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SciShow Kids
Weird and Wonderful Amphibians | SciShow Kids Compilation
In this SciShow Kids compilation, Jessi and the gang learn about axolotls, poison dart frogs, and an amphibian with a boomerang-shaped head. <br/>
SciShow Kids
Why Are These Frogs So Colorful? | SciShow Kids
Join Squeaks as he learns about some of the most colorful animals ever: poison dart frogs! Some animals are bright and colorful to warn other animals that they might be dangerous... and some are just...
TED Talks
TED: The fairy tales of the fossil fuel industry -- and a better climate story | Luisa Neubauer
The fossil fuel industry is a factory of fairy tales, says activist and School Strike for Climate organizer Luisa Neubauer. Tracing the industry's five-decade trickle of lies about climate science, she busts the myth that economic growth...
Crash Course
Pan's Labyrinth: Crash Course Film Criticism
In 2006, a movie took on authoritarianism and the violent aftershocks of the Spanish Civil War—all through the eyes of an innocent young girl and the fairy tale world she discovers in the woods. Pan's Labyrinth is both a beautifully...
TED Talks
TED: My battle to expose government corruption | Heather Brooke
Our leaders need to be held accountable, says journalist Heather Brooke. And she should know: Brooke uncovered the British Parliamentary financial expenses that led to a major political scandal in 2009. She urges us to ask our leaders...
TED Talks
TED: The secret to mastering life's biggest transitions | Bruce Feiler
How do you navigate life's growing number of transitions with meaning, purpose and skill? Writer Bruce Feiler offers a powerful way to handle uncertain, painful and confusing times -- or "lifequakes", as he calls them. Learn how to equip...
Curated Video
TCTV's Story Chest Fairy Tales - Sleeping Beauty
New ReviewA princess and her kingdom is cursed to sleep for one hundred years.
Curated Video
TCTV's Story Chest Fairy Tales - Rapunzel
New ReviewRapunzel is locked in a tower by a witch to protect her hair. A prince finds her and tries to rescue her.
Curated Video
TCTV's Story Chest Fairy Tales - Goldilocks and the Three Bears
New ReviewThe Three Bears leave their home for the day, and Goldilocks eats their porridge, sits in their chairs and sleeps in their beds.
Curated Video
TCTV's Story Chest Fairy Tales - Jack and the Beanstalk
New ReviewAfter planting some magic beans, Jack climbs a beanstalk and encounters a giant in the clouds.
Curated Video
TCTV's Story Chest Fairy Tales - Cinderella
New ReviewCinderella's Fairy Godmother helps her escape her wicked family, go to the ball and meet her prince.
Curated Video
Horses of Hope is Changing Lives Through Horse Therapy
The trainers and team at Horses of Hope are using horse therapy to improve the health and happiness of children.
Curated Video
Germany’s Romantic Road – Journey Through Centuries of History
Germany’s Romantic Road offers a journey through thousands of years of history, featuring world-famous cities, fortresses, and palaces from Würzburg to Neuschwanstein Castle. Highlights include the Baroque town of Würzburg, Rothenburg ob...
Curated Video
Using context effectively in 'Animal Farm' essays
Pupil outcome: I can understand what context is and how to include it effectively in my responses. Key learning points: - Context refers to the historical, social, literary and biographical. - Context should not be presented as isolated...
Curated Video
Analysing the poem 'Extract from The Prelude'
Pupil outcome: I can analyse the big ideas in ‘Extract from The Prelude’. Key learning points: - Initially, Wordsworth presents himself as a hero, later nature is presented as an extraordinary presence. - Imagery of man’s arrogant...
Curated Video
Animal Farm: Orwell’s structural and stylistic choices
Pupil outcome: I can explain why Orwell has made specific choices about structure and style. Key learning points: - Orwell uses a simple and detached style to get his message across. - Orwell uses and subverts the conventions of a fairy...
Curated Video
'Animal Farm': exploring Orwell's influences and purpose
Pupil outcome: I can explain why Orwell wrote 'Animal Farm'. Key learning points: - Orwell was influenced by his varied life experiences - Orwell was against authoritarian regimes and viewed his writing as a way to criticise the abuse of...
Curated Video
Exploring the genre of fairy tales in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
Pupil outcome: I can name the features of a traditional tale. Key learning points: - Traditional tales are stories that are retold again and again and can be retold in different ways. - Some traditional tales have magical aspects such as...
Curated Video
Comparing fairy tales
Pupil outcome: I can compare some well-known fairy tales. Key learning points: - Comparing means exploring similarities and differences about something - Characters, such as heroes and villains, tend to appear in most fairy tales - Some...
Curated Video
Engaging with the plot of 'Into the Forest'
Pupil outcome: I can retell the plot of 'Into the Forest'. Key learning points: - ‘Into the Forest’ is a narrative fiction text written and illustrated by the author Anthony Browne. - The story is about a little boy who goes on a journey...
Curated Video
Reading and engaging with 'Blackberry Blue'
Pupil outcome: I can understand the features of a contemporary fairy tale. Key learning points: - ‘Blackberry Blue’ is a collection of six fairy tales, with characters from various backgrounds and cultures. - Each tale contains magical...
Curated Video
Learning a story to retell it
Pupil outcome: I can sequence and retell the fairy tale 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. Key learning points: - Fairy tales are fiction stories about magical and imaginary beings and lands. - Fairy tales belong to the genre of folklore...
Curated Video
Developing storytelling vocabulary
Pupil outcome: I can develop precise and descriptive vocabulary to enhance the storytelling process. Key learning points: - There is some vocabulary that is commonly used when retelling a story, particularly a fairy tale. - 'Goldilocks...
Curated Video
Making connections to 'Blackberry Blue'
Pupil outcome: I can draw comparisons between 'Blackberry Blue' and other texts. Key learning points: - When drawing comparisons to other texts, readers can look for connections in themes, events or characters. - ‘Blackberry Blue’ shares...