The physics of the “hardest move” in ballet (in TED-Ed GIFs)
In the third act of “Swan Lake”, the Black Swan pulls off a seemingly endless series of turns,...
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Editor’s checklist: 8 ways to improve your nonfiction writing in 10 minutes
Ready to improve your next blog post, school essay or how-to article? Try these self-editing...
What would it take to survive in space?
Prolonged space travel takes a severe toll on the human body. As we seriously consider the human...
The physics of football (in TED-Ed GIFs)
In 1997, Brazilian football player Roberto Carlos set up for a 35 meter free kick with no direct...
How to create stop-motion animation at home
Stop-motion animation is a visual storytelling form that conjures up the illusion of movement by...
Why do cats act so weird? (in TED-Ed GIFs)
They’re cute, they’re lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube...
5 TED-Ed Lessons for book lovers
When did novels stop being novel? Do comic books belong in school? How do you make a pop-up...
How interpreters juggle two languages at once (in TED-Ed GIFs)
For most of history, interpretation was mainly done consecutively, with speakers and...
The language of lying (in TED-ED GIFs)
We hear anywhere from 10 to 200 lies a day. And we’ve spent much of our history coming up with...
10 TED classroom resources about race in America
Angélica Dass / Humanæ Teachers often use TED Talks in the classroom to introduce a lesson topic...
5 theories about why we love (in TED-Ed GIFs)
Ah, romantic love; beautiful and intoxicating, heart-breaking and soul-crushing… often all at...
Animation Basics 101
Have you ever wondered how animation works? Or wanted to learn more about the art of visual...
TED-Ed July Challenge: Here’s the archive of daily lessons
Did you sign up to keep your brain in shape this summer — and learn 31 new ideas in the month of...
Take the TED-Ed July Challenge!
Want to keep your brain fit this summer — and learn 31 new ideas in the month of July? Do both...
What’s the difference between a scientific law and theory? (in TED-Ed GIFs)
Chat with a friend about an established scientific theory, and she might reply, “Well, that’s...
How Henri Rousseau’s art influenced this video
In honor of Henri Rousseau’s birthday, we wanted to share how his work influenced the animation...
A brief history of eyeglasses (in TED-Ed GIFs)
Today, glasses help millions of people with poor vision be able to see clearly. But how did they...
A parent’s advice to a teacher of autistic kids
At the start of Autism Acceptance Month, author Steve Silberman spoke to the United Nations...
How to create digital homework that students love
US History teacher Jennifer Hesseltine combined TED-Ed Lessons with an interactive blackboard to...
5 TED-Ed Lessons to watch on Earth Day
How do solar panels work? Can wildlife adapt to climate change? How many TED-Ed Lessons include...
How to get kids to love science
Maybe your kids already love science. If so, great! If not, these creative strategies can help....
5 tips to improve your critical thinking (in TED-Ed GIFs)
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us. Some are small and unimportant, but others...
7 TED-Ed Lessons for a healthier you
How do carbohydrates impact your health? What would happen if you didn’t sleep? How does sugar...
How to avoid miscommunication (in TED-Ed GIFs)
Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that they just don’t seem to...