Instructional Video12:22
TED Talks

TED: My quest to end the horror of gun violence in the US | Lucy McBath

12th - Higher Ed
US Congresswoman Lucy McBath has made it her mission to seek bipartisan solutions for gun safety, leading the way in sponsoring so-called "red flag" laws that prevent gun violence and mass shootings. In a searing and timely talk, she...
Instructional Video16:11
TED Talks

TED: How to lead in the new era of employee activism | Megan Reitz

12th - Higher Ed
What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point crash course on what employees want from their organizations and how leaders can rise to the challenge of building proactive and productive...
Instructional Video17:14
TED Talks

Pat Mitchell: Dangerous times call for dangerous women

12th - Higher Ed
Pat Mitchell has nothing left to prove and much less to lose -- she's become a "dangerous woman." Not dangerous as in feared, she says, but fearless: a force to be reckoned with. In this powerful call to action, Mitchell invites all...
Instructional Video11:08
TED Talks

Elizabeth Lesser: Take "the Other" to lunch

12th - Higher Ed
There's an angry divisive tension in the air that threatens to make modern politics impossible. Elizabeth Lesser explores the two sides of human nature within us (call them "the mystic" and "the warrior”) that can be harnessed to elevate...
Instructional Video12:25
TED Talks

TED: How moms shape the world | Anna Malaika Tubbs

12th - Higher Ed
Mothers undeniably impact and shape history -- but their stories are often left out or misrepresented, says sociologist and author Anna Malaika Tubbs. This erasure limits policies to support mothers and their essential roles in society....
Instructional Video4:49
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington - Michelle Mehrtens

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Explore how the Women’s Suffrage Parade on Washington in 1913 helped women secure the right to vote in the United States through the 19th amendment. -- On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands...
Instructional Video25:07
Curated Video

How Malala Yousafzai uses humour and anecdotes in a speech

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I understand how the use of humour and anecdotes can help connect to an audience. Key learning points: - A speaker can use humour to build a relationship with an audience. - Telling anecdotes in a speech can help an...
Instructional Video26:46
Curated Video

Understanding what makes a powerful speech

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech. Key learning points: - Malala’s Nobel speech demonstrates that texts can have multiple purposes in order to engage an audience. - Malala demonstrates an effective...
Instructional Video28:11
Curated Video

How Emma Watson connects with an audience

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I understand how the use of personal experiences and anecdotes can help connect to an audience. Key learning points: - A speaker can connect with an audience in a variety of different ways. - A speaker can use personal...
Instructional Video27:53
Curated Video

How Greta Thunberg provokes an emotional response from an audience

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I understand how the delivery of a speech can provoke an emotional response from an audience. Key learning points: - A speaker can provoke an emotional response from an audience. - Provoking an emotional response may help...
Instructional Video2:07
Makematic

Susan B. Anthony

K - 8th
At a time when women in the United States did not have the right to vote, Susan B. Anthony played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.
Instructional Video1:52
Makematic

Leadership

K - 8th
Leadership is a civic virtue that makes our communities stronger. Learn what it means to be a leader and how bringing people together can make the world a better place.
Instructional Video2:37
Makematic

Abolitionism

K - 8th
The American Anti-Slavery Society was the country's first major national abolitionist organization. Founded in 1833, it raised awareness of the atrocities of slavery - but as time went on, factions emerged within the group.
Instructional Video3:39
The Business Professor

Activist Shareholders and Institutional Investors - Explained

Higher Ed
The role and effect of Activist Shareholders and Institutional Investors - Explained
Instructional Video9:24
Curated Video

What If Our Clothes Could Disrupt Surveillance Cameras?

9th - Higher Ed
What do you get when you combine mass surveillance with A.I.? It’s a dystopia that’s already a reality in places across the world. Fashion designers are pushing back, crafting clothing and accessories that trick facial recognition...
Instructional Video4:34
Wonderscape

Harriet Tubman: Conductor of Freedom

K - 5th
Learn about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the woman who led over 300 enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Discover her bravery during the Civil War and her dedication to justice and...
Instructional Video1:07
Curated Video

31 Days Of Black British History Day Twenty Four: The Notting Hill Carnival

9th - Higher Ed
Started in 1966 as a response to racial tensions, now attracts 2 million people yearly. Culture as resistance!
Instructional Video6:42
Wonderscape

How to Start Making a Change: A Guide for Young Activists

K - 5th
Discover how young activists can begin their journey toward making meaningful change in their communities. From learning about issues to engaging in community service, this guide offers practical steps and encourages finding one's...
Instructional Video7:30
Wonderscape

Youth Leading Social Justice Movements

K - 5th
Explore the inspiring journeys of young activists like Thandiwe Abdullah, Amanda Gorman, Malala Yousafzai, and Emma Gonzalez, who are at the forefront of movements such as Black Lives Matter, education reform, and gun control. These...
Instructional Video5:19
Wonderscape

The Power of Youth Activism

K - 5th
Explore the impactful world of youth activism, where young individuals like Ananya Guruprasad lead the charge for global change. Discover the diverse forms of activism, from protests to raising awareness, and learn how collective...
Instructional Video2:28
Curated Video

Native Americans

9th - Higher Ed
Tracing the journey of Native Americans, this overview delves into their cultures, encounters with European settlers, enduring struggles, and ongoing efforts for rights and recognition.
Instructional Video2:51
Curated Video

Audre Lorde

9th - Higher Ed
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
Instructional Video3:57
Great Big Story

Swimming in Toxic Water

12th - Higher Ed
Follow the journey of Christopher Swain as he swims over 3000 miles to advocate for clean waterways and inspire cleanups.
Instructional Video5:12
Wonderscape

John Lewis: Journey as a Freedom Rider

K - 5th
This video chronicles John Lewis's early activism as a Freedom Rider, challenging segregated bus facilities in the southern United States. It details his participation in nonviolent protests, enduring brutal attacks, and his arrest and...