Animation basics: What is rotoscoping?
Rotoscoping is, in essence, a technique that goes back to the early days of cinema, when...
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6 ways to use TED-Ed Clubs in and out of school
Think TED-Ed Clubs only operate during school hours? Think again. TED-Ed Clubs come in all...
Why do we knock on wood?
Chances are you’ve knocked on wood in the past month. But, really, why? Here’s one origin...
8 TED-Ed Lessons about mental health
TED-Ed Depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, narcissism, PTSD, chronic stress, schizophrenia— these...
Ode to my daughter’s teacher
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, my kids were 6 and 3 years old. There are so...
Do entertain the animals: 5 ways to be a better human at the zoo
Your job: Be interesting. Researcher and author Laurel Braitman explains. Most humans at a zoo...
7 tips for teachers on how to create a safe school environment
All children deserve to learn in a safe, supportive educational environment. One education...
11 electrifying facts about jellyfish
Some jellyfish are longer than a blue whale. Others are barely larger than a grain of sand. And...
Photos: the most beautiful bacteria you’ll ever see
Synthetic biologist Tal Danino manipulates microorganisms in his lab to create eye-catching,...
Syria: what students need to know
Thinking about how to discuss Syria with your students? Here are 4 key ideas that can help kids...
Why do people get allergies?
Anyone with an allergy has their origin story, a tale of how they discovered that their immune...
10 great books recommended for students, by students
Every great book is a portal — to adventure, to knowledge, or to new perspectives. Beyond the...
Fact-checking 101
What are facts? Facts are the truthful answers to a reporter’s 5 key questions: who, what, when,...
What are your rights at a protest?
Citizen activism is as American as apple pie. Whether you call it a protest, a parade, a tea...
8 fun facts about bees (in TED-Ed GIFs)
How much do you know about the tiny, mighty bees? Here are 8 facts worth learning about our...
Are you more powerful than you think?
This is an age of epic political turbulence. From the fracturing of major political parties, to...
9 TED Talks recommended by students, for students
Which TED Talks do students love? We asked TED-Ed Club Members around the world to share their...
Can US Customs and Border officials search your phone?
Recent detentions and seizures of phones and other material from travelers to the United States...
How to lead a brainstorm
Brainstorming was invented in the 1930s as a practical idea-generation technique for regular use...
Turn your classroom into a citizen science lab with GlobalXplorer
“Citizen science” projects can boost student engagement by giving kids the opportunity to help...
How much do you know about the women who shaped modern physics?
Theoretical physicist (and TED Fellow) Shohini Ghose has two great passions: physics, and...
10 tips for talking about news, politics and current events in schools
In schools everywhere, students are deeply affected by current events. Certain policy changes...
Should emotions be taught in schools?
Who taught you how to identify and manage your emotions, how to recognize them when they arose,...
I made my classroom look like the real world…and test scores soared
Anthony Johnson is an elementary school teacher in North Carolina and a TED-Ed Innovative...