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...
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5 TED-Ed Lessons about awesome women in history
If it’s true that well-behaved women seldom make history, then we’d like to introduce you to a...
The math behind Beethoven’s music (in TED-Ed GIFs)
How is it that Beethoven, who is celebrated as one of the most significant composers of all time,...
The science of skin color (in TED-Ed GIFs)
When ultraviolet sunlight hits our skin, it affects each of us a little differently. Depending on...
10 things you should know about Pablo Picasso
Here are 10 facts on the highly influential Spanish artist. Pablo Picasso, Self portrait, 1907 1....
What teens really want to know about sex
On the first day of the high school Sexuality and Society class that I teach, I don’t pass around...
How stress affects your brain (in TED-Ed GIFs)
Are you sleeping restlessly, feeling irritable or moody, forgetting little things, and feeling...
The science of clouds (in TED-Ed GIFs)
The study of clouds has always been a daydreamer’s science, aptly founded by a thoughtful young...
5 places where any kid can learn how to code
“The kids of today tap, swipe and pinch their way through the world. But unless we give them...
5 of our favorite TED-Ed Lessons written by #WomenInSTEM
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Around the world, there are many excellent...
5 ways you can help a friend suffering from depression
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. In the United States, close to 10...
5 TED-Ed Lessons on Chinese history
Happy Chinese New Year! February 8, 2016 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year and the start...
Can you solve these 5 TED-Ed riddles?
Riddles can be relaxing — or devilishly difficult. Ready to tackle some brain teasers? Watch the...
Why do we dream? 7 theories from science (in TED-Ed GIFs)
In the 3rd millennium BCE, Mesopotamian kings recorded and interpreted their dreams on wax...
5 cookie pro tips from TED-Ed (and science)
Cookies are for everyone. But everyone has cookie preferences. When you slide that cookie tray...
50 books to read in 2016: TED-Ed Educators and TED Speakers share their picks
What should you read next? From art history to science fiction, here are 50 fantastic books...
The top 10 most popular TED-Ed Original animated videos from 2015 (and a few fun facts)
If you are a TED-Ed community member who waits with anticipation for new TED-Ed Original videos...
How anonymous companies hurt young people
This animated video collaboration with TED Prize shines a light on anonymous companies and the...
20 creative writing prompts that you can do in 10 minutes
What can you write in 10 minutes or less? Let’s find out! For a quick creative writing exercise,...
3 quick tips to boost your confidence
Confidence can help you reach your goals. But where does confidence come from — and how can you...
Zombies! 5 TED-Ed Lessons that animate the walking dead
Zombies eat brains. They also feed brains — when they star in educational videos like ours, that...
One of our animators takes on Inktober
Each October, artists around the globe commit to doing 31 ink drawings in 31 days. This daily...
Top 5 TED-Ed Lessons of all time
Videos like PBS Ideas, Vsauce and ours are designed to spark curiosity about ideas — from music...
Perfect your punctuation: 4 TED-ED Lessons on commas, semicolons and more
Let’s face it: Punctuation is hard. Even the most seasoned writers can get tripped up on the...