Instructional Video4:05
Curated Video

Acknowledging Opposing Viewpoints in Persuasive Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to acknowledge opposing viewpoints in writing by conceding a weakness in one's argument. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's...
Instructional Video4:34
Curated Video

Strengthening Your Argument: Identifying and Arguing Against the Opposing Claim

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to strengthen an argument by identifying the opposing claim and effectively arguing against it. The importance of considering both pros and cons in decision-making is emphasized, as well as the...
Instructional Video12:14
TED Talks

Robert Gordon: The death of innovation, the end of growth

12th - Higher Ed
The US economy has been expanding wildly for two centuries. Are we witnessing the end of growth? Economist Robert Gordon lays out 4 reasons US growth may be slowing, detailing factors like epidemic debt and growing inequality, which...
Instructional Video11:52
TED Talks

Erik Brynjolfsson: The key to growth? Race with the machines

12th - Higher Ed
As machines take on more jobs, many find themselves out of work or with raises indefinitely postponed. Is this the end of growth? No, says Erik Brynjolfsson -- it’s simply the growing pains of a radically reorganized economy. A riveting...
Instructional Video10:28
Curated Video

Writing Clear and Strong Opinion Statements

K - 5th
The video is a lesson on how to make the purpose of opinion writing clear. The instructor provides examples of opinion writing and shows how to identify the opinion statement and ensure that all other sentences support it. They emphasize...
Instructional Video1:10
Curated Video

Crafting a Compelling Poetry Analysis Presentation

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, viewers are guided on how to transform their interpretation of a poem into a compelling presentation. Drawing parallels to a legal argument, the process involves making a clear claim supported by quotes, refuting opposing...
Instructional Video3:02
Curated Video

A Constitution at Last

3rd - Higher Ed
"A Constitution at Last" analyzes opposing beliefs by comparing the viewpoints of the Federalists and Antifederalists concerning ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
Instructional Video15:29
Zach Star

What changes | A lesson in statistics and incentives

12th - Higher Ed
Zach Star demonstrates what changes a lesson in statistics and incentives
Instructional Video6:58
Curated Video

Do Algorithms Radicalize?

Higher Ed
Algorithms are becoming increasingly associated with radicalization, but are they really the root of the issue?
Instructional Video31:10
The Atlantic

Pro-Choice and Anti-Abortion: Both Sides of the 'Heartbeat' Bill

9th - 11th
A new short documentary seeks to understand the viewpoints of those who support and oppose increasingly restrictive abortion legislation, such as the "heartbeat" bill in Iowa. Read
Instructional Video20:52
Curated Video

A fact-checked debate about euthanasia

9th - 11th
2 opposing perspectives and 6 true facts about Canada’s assisted dying policy. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videosf='http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>videos Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:36...
Instructional Video4:54
TED-Ed

History vs. Andrew Jackson

8th - 12th
What would happen if the values and decisions of the past were put on trial today? Watch as the answer unfolds in a clever cartoon drama centering on the presidency of Andrew Jackson. A great way of opening the door to multiple points of...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Argumentative Papers: Opposing Arguments

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson focuses on when and how to address opposing arguments in an argumentative paper. It begins with a warning about acknowledging opposing viewpoints and then offers a method if you choose to do so: build common ground,...