Instructional Video4:34
Learn German with Herr Antrim

Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German

9th - 12th
Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German



Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite English words came from? In this video, we explore the fascinating history of word borrowing between German and...
Instructional Video7:48
Rachel's English

English Vocabulary Challenge Day 20

6th - Higher Ed
ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS. Do you want to learn English? Are you looking for an English lesson on vocabulary and pronunciation? Learning English vocabulary and pronunciation are my specialties! In this video, I’ll teach you the precise...
Instructional Video0:36
Curated Video

Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Nymph

6th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the term "nymph" as used in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," detailing its origins in classical mythology where nymphs were spirits of nature depicted as young maidens. It also touches on the evolution of the word in...
Instructional Video0:43
Curated Video

Macbeth 5.1 Word Nerd: Charge

6th - Higher Ed
This video explains the etymology and varied uses of the word "charge." Originating from the Latin "carricare," meaning to load, the term has evolved to include meanings such as preparing a cannon for firing or energizing someone...
Instructional Video1:20
Curated Video

Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Monster

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores the etymology of the word "monster" as used in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," explaining its original meaning tied to mythological creatures that are part human and part animal. It delves into how Shakespeare's audience...
Instructional Video4:56
TED-Ed

Everything You Need to Know to Read Homer's "Odyssey"

9th - 12th
Was there really a guy named Homer? Was the Odyssey written by one man or many? Are the stories original or a retelling of well-known myths? It may not contain all the information that viewers need to know about The Odyssey but this...
Instructional Video1:48
TED-Ed

How the Sandwich Was Invented

3rd - 12th
Sandwich: a delicious meal stacked with meats, cheeses, and veggies, or a parish in England? How about both! The sandwich was invented in—yes, you got it—Sandwich, by John Montagu. Watch this creative and inventive video that gives a...
Instructional Video12:57
PBS

When We Tamed Fire

6th - 12th Standards
Was the first use of fire intentional or accidental? Although the answer to the question may never be known, we do know that the discovery of fire was a turning point in humans' evolution. Explore the history of fire use and its...