What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or …
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
Will it rain tomorrow? How likely is your favorite team to win …
Will it rain tomorrow? How likely is your favorite team to win the Super Bowl? Questions like these are answered through the mathematics of probability. Watch this artistic visualization of your odds of passing a test if you don't know any of the answers.
If you could do one thing - the most important thing - …
If you could do one thing - the most important thing - to influence the life of a young child, what would that be (it’s likely not what you first bring to mind)? We want to improve the wellbeing of children - our own, in our community, and in the world, so thinking globally about this question is vital.
Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science …
Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb — from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods.
Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays -- but why? In …
Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays -- but why? In this humorous talk, Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday affects voter turnout. A quiz, thought provoking question, and links for further study are provided to create a lesson around the 3-minute video. Educators may use the platform to easily "Flip" or create their own lesson for use with their students of any age or level.
Water is a special substance for several reasons, and you may have …
Water is a special substance for several reasons, and you may have noticed an important one right in your cold drink: ice. Solid ice floats in liquid water, which isn't true for most substances. But why? George Zaidan and Charles Morton explain the science behind how how hydrogen bonds keep the ice in your glass (and the polar ice caps) afloat.
Kevin Allocca is YouTube's trends manager, and he has deep thoughts about …
Kevin Allocca is YouTube's trends manager, and he has deep thoughts about silly web video. In this talk from TEDYouth, he shares the 4 reasons a video goes viral. A quiz, thought provoking question, and links for further study are provided to create a lesson around the 7-minute video. Educators may use the platform to easily "Flip" or create their own lesson for use with their students of any age or level.
Think you're good at guessing stats? Guess again. Whether we consider ourselves …
Think you're good at guessing stats? Guess again. Whether we consider ourselves math people or not, our ability to understand and work with numbers is terribly limited, says data visualization expert Alan Smith. In this delightful talk, Smith explores the mismatch between what we know and what we think we know.
كل نجم نراه في السماء لديه على الأقل كوكب واحد يدور حوله, …
كل نجم نراه في السماء لديه على الأقل كوكب واحد يدور حوله, تقول عالم الفلك سارد سيجر. إذن ماذا نعلم عن هذه الكواكب الخارجية وكيف يمكننا إيجاد المزيد؟ سيجر تقدم مجموعتها المفضلة من الكواكب الخارجية وتعرض التكنولوجيا الحديثة يمكنها المساعدة هي جمع معلومات عنها وكذلك مساعدتنا في البحث الكواكب الخارجية التي تحمل الحياة.
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