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The Brain: Creativity
Can new neurological research throw some light on how we teach creativity? We look at the innovative work of Dr Paul Howard-Jones of the University of Bristol. Find out about links between brain function and teaching creativity. Using...
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Confirmation Bias: Why We See What We Want to See
This video explores the concept of confirmation bias, where people tend to interpret and recall information in ways that affirm their preconceptions. It explains how biases can be passed down through generations and how slowing down and...
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Let's See Your Thinking
By inviting us to think in new ways, and see how different ideas are connected, idea webs help us build brain power!
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The Science of Creativity: How to Solve Problems in New Ways
This video explores the concept of creativity and how it can be applied to problem-solving in various fields. It discusses different approaches to problem-solving, the importance of diverse perspectives, and offers practical tips for...
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Eight Stages of Development by Erik Erikson
This video discusses Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which outlines eight stages that individuals go through from birth to death. Each stage presents different needs, questions, and influences on behavior and learning,...
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Emily Nusbaum - On Humor
Emily C. Nusbaum, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral research associate at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. She is currently working on the Center’s Self-Regulation in Creativity project, funded by the Imagination Institute of the...
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The Lasting Impact of Early Childhood Experiences on Brain Development
This video discusses the lasting impact that early childhood experiences have on brain development. It highlights the importance of providing children with positive experiences and stimulation, as well as the benefits of investing in...
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Draw a code
Ancient people drew symbols on cave walls to tell stories. Today, visual communication is everywhere. Children build their storytelling skills by exploring how other writer-artists work. In this activity, children aged 12-14 will create...
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Transportation game
"When children make the games they play, they connect ideas about people and places. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will design a Transportation Game. The game involves transporting products to the relevant destination. In this way,...
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DJ Kool Herc's Turntables: Hip Hop Extraordinaire
In 1970s New York, 16-year-old Jamaican immigrant Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) used his trusty turntables to loop funk records and bring the beat. In the process he helped create one of America's true art forms: hip hop.
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Deepak Chopra On Tech's New Disruption: Health And Wellness
Deepak Chopra discusses the connection between AI, deep learning, immersive augmented reality, and our mental health at WSJ Tech Live.
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The Memory Palace Technique: How to Remember Anything
The video explains the memory palace technique, also known as the method of loci, which has been used since ancient times to remember facts, numbers, and other information. The video provides an example of using the memory palace...
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Obstacle Course Ideas for Phys Ed (Ep. 145 - Wee Kidz Challenge Course)
Let's get creative and have students design their own course! Let their imagination run wild with great obstacles and new ways to navigate them, all while working together as a team.
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Weather or not game
"Families need to be ready for whatever weather is coming and to help children prepare for the unexpected. In this activity, children aged 8-11 will design and play a game that helps them explore different types of weather. When children...
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Colorful days
Looking at illustrations before reading the words in picture books helps children see that there are many different ways of telling stories. In this activity, children aged 8-11 will look at the pictures in a book, then retell the story...
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The Whole Child Development: Understanding Children's Natural Urges
This video discusses the concept of whole child development, which emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child's physical, emotional, and creative growth in addition to academic achievement. The theory identifies four natural urges...
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Look around
"Observing and describing are important 21st century skills. Children compare things in the STEAM fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math. In this activity, children will make and play a “What Do I See?” game, then...
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Dream car
"From self-driving cars to amphibian roadsters, vehicles are evolving to meet human needs. Design Thinking involves taking other people’s ideas onboard. In this activity, children aged 8-11 will use the IDEA Design Thinking Process to...
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Gifts of kindness
Thinking about others helps us make caring decisions. Children learn about responsibility and kindness by focusing on what they can do to help others. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will sketch kindness gifts then wrap them in...
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The Benefits of Practicing and Playing an Instrument
This video explains the benefits of playing a musical instrument, including its positive impact on brain development and the importance of practice and feedback. It provides tips for effective practice and encourages a focus on the...
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Respect Diversity
In this video, students will view a piece of public art, then create a sculpture or mural that values diversity and celebrates the positive contributions people have made to our world.
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Celebrate Strengths
In this video, students will create a hand-drawn selfie, using words and symbols that celebrate their personal strengths.
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Design Thinking: A Five-Step Process for Solving Real Problems
This video explains the concept of design thinking, a five-step process to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems. The video provides examples and practical tips for each step of the process and highlights its effectiveness...
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Let's Read Art
Using SEEK questions helps us to discover and learn about the world – and see art in new ways!