John Green teaches you about the so-called Dark Ages, which it turns out weren't as uniformly dark as you may have been led to believe. While Europe was indeed having some issues, many other parts of the world were thriving and...

This week, Aaron recaps the year on Healthcare Triage. All of it. Hear about all the stuff we made in 2015, with links!

In recent years, life expectancy in the US has been dropping. A significant contributor to that drop has been deaths of despair. Drug overdoses and suicides have increased in tandem with the opioid crisis, and the outcome is shorter...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, intestines and other organs. A genetic mutation leads to secretory glands that don't work well; lungs can get clogged with thick mucus; the pancreas can become...

A couple weeks ago, John had a great Vlogbrothers video on racism. It was fantastic, and I assume all of you already watched, but if you didn't, you should. One of the things he mentioned is that differences in life expectancy can be...

A short video describing how the United Nations Human Development Index (UN HDI) is used to determine if a country is developed or developing.

This cute furry pair has come a long way.

Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which China is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - China has the second largest economy in the world; it was worth US$17.8 trillion in 2023. -...

Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which India is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - India has the fifth largest economy in the world. - India's economy was worth $3.6 trillion...

Pupil outcome: I can interpret and analyse population pyramids. Key learning points: - A population pyramid shows the age and gender balance for a country. - A wider base on a pyramid means that there is a high birth rate. - The taller a...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the importance of accurate health information online and explain how to verify health information. Key learning points: - Understanding how to be healthy is important and can affect our wellbeing and life...

Pupil outcome: I can describe the impact of a growing population on our planet and make predictions for the future. Key learning points: - Population growth is the increase in the number of humans on Earth over time. - The growing...

Pupil outcome: I can state the difference between interpolation and extrapolation and the limitations of each. Key learning points: - Interpolation can be used to estimate a value within the data set. - Extrapolation can be used to...

Pupil outcome: I can interpret scatter graphs. Key learning points: - The distribution of the data points may suggest correlation. - The type of correlation should be interpreted in context. - Correlation does not mean causation.

Pupil outcome: I can use some simple statistics to better understand the values in a set of data. Key learning points: - Univariate data can be statistically analysed using measures of central tendancy. - Data can also be statistically...

Explore the courageous journey of Claire Wineland as she shared her life with cystic fibrosis, inspiring many.

In this video, the teacher explores the fascinating world of elephants, highlighting their importance, threats they face, and their unique characteristics. The video provides interesting facts about both African and Asian elephants,...

In this video transcript, we learn about the different South American camelids, including the Kunias, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Llamas. We discover their physical characteristics, such as their size, weight, and coat color. We also learn...

Dive into the world of advanced data visualization using incredible tables created with gtExtras in R! This video is perfect for data scientists, statisticians, and R programming enthusiasts looking to enhance their data presentation...

In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.

The study of health and disease at the level of populations.
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A look at the difference in living standards and prospects between countries around the world, how this is measured, and how this impacts your life. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The most commonly used indicator...

The global population is growing rapidly and soon the world could be overpopulated. Life as we know it could become unsustainable. What can we do to avoid this? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. There are over 7.5...

Why is Japan's population ageing? What impacts could this have on the country in future? And how is the government trying to tackle the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Japan, like many developed countries,...