Physical Science
The vocabulary of electricity
Lesson duration 06:57
We all know the words around electricity -- “charge,” “positive,” “battery” and more. But where...
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Writing/Composition
The power of simple words
Lesson duration 02:02
Long, fancy words designed to show off your intelligence and vocabulary are all very well, but...
How language shapes the way we think - Lera Boroditsky
Lesson duration 14:13
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds,...
Design, Engineering & Technology
Supercharged motorcycle design - Yves Behar
Lesson duration 02:21
Yves Behar and Forrest North unveil Mission One, a sleek, powerful electric motorcycle. They...
Performing Arts
How to read music
Lesson duration 05:24
Like an actor’s script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and...
Literature & Language
Speech acts: Constative and performative
Lesson duration 03:57
When are words just words, and when do words force action? Linguist J.L. Austin divided words...
How to improve your singing | Think Like A Musician
Lesson duration 05:46
Opera singer Denyce Graves-Montgomery shares how to find your voice, range, breath, and,...
Literature & Language
Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak?
Lesson duration 05:34
For as long as we’ve had language, some people have tried to control it. And some of the most...
Literature & Language
The secret behind how Chinese characters work
Lesson duration 04:48
According to legend, in the 27th century BCE, the Yellow Emperor of China charged his historian,...
Linguistics
Does grammar matter?
Lesson duration 04:39
It can be hard sometimes, when speaking, to remember all of the grammatical rules that guide us...
Mathematics
The paradox at the heart of mathematics: Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem
Lesson duration 05:20
Consider the following sentence: “This statement is false.” Is that true? If so, that would make...
Literature & Language
4 reasons to learn a new language - John McWhorter
Lesson duration 10:02
English is fast becoming the world's universal language, and instant translation technology is...
Linguistics
Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na’vi real languages?
Lesson duration 05:21
What do Game of Thrones’ Dothraki, Avatar’s Na’vi, Star Trek’s Klingon and LOTR’s Elvish have in...
Design, Engineering & Technology
Why aren't we only using solar power?
Lesson duration 04:43
Solar power is cheaper and more sustainable than our current coal-fueled power plants, so why...
Science & Technology
Why is biodiversity so important?
Lesson duration 04:19
Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually...
Linguistics
The race to decode a mysterious language
Lesson duration 04:45
In the early 1900s, archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans uncovered nearly 3,000 tablets inscribed with...
Linguistics
Making sense of spelling
Lesson duration 04:19
What can spelling tell us about relationships between words? While spelling may sometimes seem...
Thinking & Learning
How to communicate clearly
Lesson duration 07:11
This is episode 3 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and...
Thinking & Learning
How to uncover your best ideas
Lesson duration 04:01
This is episode 2 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and...
Health
Are there universal expressions of emotion?
Lesson duration 04:52
The 40 or so muscles in the human face can be activated in different combinations to create...
Thinking & Learning
What happens when you share an idea?
Lesson duration 05:30
This is episode 1 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and...
Thinking & Learning
What’s the best way to give a presentation?
Lesson duration 08:07
This is episode 4 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and...
Literature & Language
How to speak with meaning
Lesson duration 10:24
This is episode 5 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and...
The Arts
Inside the mind of a drummer | Think Like A Musician
Lesson duration 07:33
"Think Like A Musician" connects you with working musicians who want to help the music-curious...
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Design, Engineering & Technology
How touchscreens work
Lesson duration 03:31
Ever wonder how you're able to awaken your phone with a simple swipe? Find out how the electrical...
TED-Ed Blog
Helpful advice for aspiring writers of all ages
Being a writer is all about expressing your unique perspective with feeling and originality, not...
Should emotions be taught in schools?
Who taught you how to identify and manage your emotions, how to recognize them when they arose,...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We asked TED-Ed staff: Who were the teachers that shaped you? TED-Ed has the privilege of working...
Is it actually ironic? 3 TED-Ed Lessons on irony
How many times have you heard the phrase “That’s so ironic,” and wondered, “Wait … is...
A new resource to empower educators and students to address climate change
View TED-Ed’s new climate education resource .“TED Explores: A New Climate Vision” is a 60-minute...
How interpreters juggle two languages at once (in TED-Ed GIFs)
For most of history, interpretation was mainly done consecutively, with speakers and interpreters...
How to learn a new language: 7 tips from TED Translators
Knowing more than one language is great for your brain. But what’s the best way to learn?...
Public Speaking 101 launched to teach essential communication and presentation skills
Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use...
Top 10 most popular TED-Ed Lessons of 2012
Shakespearean insults, mind-boggling numbers, universal mysteries,...
App smashing for teachers: The power of app cross-pollination
By Mary Jo Madda Associate Editor, edSurge There are thousands of apps out there, and to give you...
10 great books recommended for students, by students
Every great book is a portal — to adventure, to knowledge, or to new perspectives. Beyond the...
3 reasons to be kind to educators
Any dedicated educator can tell you: A teaching job extends far beyond the classroom. Molding the...
Want to inspire action? Write someone out of the story
If someone forgets your birthday or can’t remember your name, it’s easy to set things right....
How to have better conversations on social media
How would you describe your feelings about social media? Do words like “entertaining” and...
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...
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TED-Ed is a non-profit, and we’re eager to keep putting free, high-quality, educational videos...
