In Art in the Desert: The Nazca Lines, Ubercorn and crew are flying high in the sky and see giant pictures on the ground below. These pictures, called the Nazca lines, are in the Nazca Desert in Peru. The pictures, or "geoglyphs," were made by people long ago who carefully moved stones and sand to reveal lighter-colored sand beneath. Because there is little wind or rain here, the pictures have stayed the same for hundreds of years! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Andy Warhol: Revolutionary Artist and Icon, host Lily Cole explores the life and lasting influence of Andy Warhol. Warhol was an artist who became famous for his unique perspective on consumerism, fame, and the culture of mass production. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
One artist correlates the ten colors to a base ten counting system and uses color to teach young children about numbers. With each color representing a number, students are able to create visual pictures of math equations and use imagery to remember important number facts. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Crack open your crayons! Follow the steps to draw Bluey and use the key to color in a still-life painting.
In Alfred Hitchcock: Blackmail, host Lily Cole discusses how Hitchcock turned the creeping dread people felt due to nuclear war into art. She learns about his 10th movie, Blackmail, which was Britain's first talkie. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Mastering Muay Thai: Conditioning and Brain Training for Powerful Kicks, host Harith Iskander presents the unique training techniques used in Muay Thai, particularly the roundhouse kick. Children start with shin conditioning to build strength, followed by desensitization, where the brain is trained to ignore pain signals during intense training. Learn how these techniques help martial artists develop both physical resilience and mental toughness. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Andy Warhol: Innovative Artist, host Lily Cole discusses Andy Warhol's childhood and rise to fame, including how he was shot in 1968 in New York City and never fully recovered from his injuries. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Tu Youyou: The Discovery of Artemisinin, host Chris Packham recounts the extraordinary journey of Chinese scientist Tu Youyou. Driven by determination, she unearthed an ancient remedy to combat malaria, ultimately saving millions of lives worldwide. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
Get your students excited about wildlife with this collection of engaging articles! Covering elephants, polar bears, whales, and even the rarest creatures on Earth, these resources are perfect for sparking curiosity. Each article is available at three reading levels, making it easy for you to share with readers of all abilities in your classroom.
In Art in the Desert: The Nazca Lines, Ubercorn and crew are flying high in the sky and see giant pictures on the ground below. These pictures, called the Nazca lines, are in the Nazca Desert in Peru. The pictures, or "geoglyphs," were made by people long ago who carefully moved stones and sand to reveal lighter-colored sand beneath. Because there is little wind or rain here, the pictures have stayed the same for hundreds of years! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Andy Warhol: Revolutionary Artist and Icon, host Lily Cole explores the life and lasting influence of Andy Warhol. Warhol was an artist who became famous for his unique perspective on consumerism, fame, and the culture of mass production. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
One artist correlates the ten colors to a base ten counting system and uses color to teach young children about numbers. With each color representing a number, students are able to create visual pictures of math equations and use imagery to remember important number facts. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Crack open your crayons! Follow the steps to draw Bluey and use the key to color in a still-life painting.
In Alfred Hitchcock: Blackmail, host Lily Cole discusses how Hitchcock turned the creeping dread people felt due to nuclear war into art. She learns about his 10th movie, Blackmail, which was Britain's first talkie. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Mastering Muay Thai: Conditioning and Brain Training for Powerful Kicks, host Harith Iskander presents the unique training techniques used in Muay Thai, particularly the roundhouse kick. Children start with shin conditioning to build strength, followed by desensitization, where the brain is trained to ignore pain signals during intense training. Learn how these techniques help martial artists develop both physical resilience and mental toughness. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Andy Warhol: Innovative Artist, host Lily Cole discusses Andy Warhol's childhood and rise to fame, including how he was shot in 1968 in New York City and never fully recovered from his injuries. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Tu Youyou: The Discovery of Artemisinin, host Chris Packham recounts the extraordinary journey of Chinese scientist Tu Youyou. Driven by determination, she unearthed an ancient remedy to combat malaria, ultimately saving millions of lives worldwide. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
Get your students excited about wildlife with this collection of engaging articles! Covering elephants, polar bears, whales, and even the rarest creatures on Earth, these resources are perfect for sparking curiosity. Each article is available at three reading levels, making it easy for you to share with readers of all abilities in your classroom.