In Left-Brained or Right-Brained?, host Harith Iskander explains how early studies suggested that the left side of the brain was responsible for logical thinking and the right side for creativity and intuition. However, more recent research has shown that the brain works in a much more connected and complex way than originally thought. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Rapping in a Refugee Camp, host Radzi Chinyanganya introduces Hiba and Rama, two sisters who live in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. The sisters use rap as a creative outlet to express their struggles, dreams, and experiences of growing up in a refugee camp. Their music addresses the challenges they face as refugees, including the loss of their home, displacement, and the lack of education. The video also highlights their aspirations for the future and the power of youth empowerment through creativity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
One primary school is ditching tired, old assignments for more creative, interactive projects like baking a cake or designing a board game. Students choose from a number of options and say they are less stressed and spend more time with their families as a result. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Bluey and Bing created their perfect place ... RUG ISLAND? What's yours like? Think about:
- Who lives on the island?
- What food is on your island?
- What's the weather like?
Ice creammm — extra big size. How tasty can you make it look, squirt? You could doodle pink swirls as raspberry cream, draw on some yummy toppings, or do criss-cross patterns to make a waffle cone.
Grab a pencil and draw or write a story. Think about:
- Who's in the story?
- Where does your story take place?
- What's in the background?
In How Bowerbirds Win Hearts, narrator Sir David Attenborough dives into the fascinating world of the Vogelkop bowerbird and its elaborate mating rituals. Known for its ability to mimic the sounds of other birds, like parrots and pigeons, this bird also has an eye for color and design. Watch as two male bowerbirds compete to impress a female by building the most beautiful nesting ground. Who will win her heart? This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
Oooooh! King Neptune (Bingo) has turned Bluey into a sandy mermaid. Decorate her with your crayons or markers. Plus, design your own mermaid tail!
Make up a cooool tune and some sweeet moves to go with it. Then dance like no one's watching. Doodle yourself rockin' out to Bandit's bangin' beats and make up your own cool rock star name.
In Engineering Creative Solutions for Living With Marfan Syndrome, meet Cal, a person with Marfan Syndrome, who creatively solves a medical complication by applying engineering knowledge to his condition. Cal’s condition causes his heart and aorta to stretch due to the structural abnormalities that characterize Marfan Syndrome. Instead of undergoing traditional surgery, Cal takes matters into his own hands, using his engineering background to find a more innovative solution. This video demonstrates the intersection of medicine and engineering, as well as how individuals can advocate for themselves and influence their treatment plans. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Invasive Lionfish in Barbados, host Simon Reeve interviews a marine biologist who is employing a creative idea to keep lionfish numbers down. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In Arctic Chicks and Ducklings Stay Safe, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes how baby birds and ducklings that live in the High Arctic have to use creative strategies to evade wolves before they are able to fly. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps, and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
In Left-Brained or Right-Brained?, host Harith Iskander explains how early studies suggested that the left side of the brain was responsible for logical thinking and the right side for creativity and intuition. However, more recent research has shown that the brain works in a much more connected and complex way than originally thought. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Rapping in a Refugee Camp, host Radzi Chinyanganya introduces Hiba and Rama, two sisters who live in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. The sisters use rap as a creative outlet to express their struggles, dreams, and experiences of growing up in a refugee camp. Their music addresses the challenges they face as refugees, including the loss of their home, displacement, and the lack of education. The video also highlights their aspirations for the future and the power of youth empowerment through creativity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
One primary school is ditching tired, old assignments for more creative, interactive projects like baking a cake or designing a board game. Students choose from a number of options and say they are less stressed and spend more time with their families as a result. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Bluey and Bing created their perfect place ... RUG ISLAND? What's yours like? Think about:
- Who lives on the island?
- What food is on your island?
- What's the weather like?
Ice creammm — extra big size. How tasty can you make it look, squirt? You could doodle pink swirls as raspberry cream, draw on some yummy toppings, or do criss-cross patterns to make a waffle cone.
Grab a pencil and draw or write a story. Think about:
- Who's in the story?
- Where does your story take place?
- What's in the background?
In How Bowerbirds Win Hearts, narrator Sir David Attenborough dives into the fascinating world of the Vogelkop bowerbird and its elaborate mating rituals. Known for its ability to mimic the sounds of other birds, like parrots and pigeons, this bird also has an eye for color and design. Watch as two male bowerbirds compete to impress a female by building the most beautiful nesting ground. Who will win her heart? This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
Oooooh! King Neptune (Bingo) has turned Bluey into a sandy mermaid. Decorate her with your crayons or markers. Plus, design your own mermaid tail!
Make up a cooool tune and some sweeet moves to go with it. Then dance like no one's watching. Doodle yourself rockin' out to Bandit's bangin' beats and make up your own cool rock star name.
In Engineering Creative Solutions for Living With Marfan Syndrome, meet Cal, a person with Marfan Syndrome, who creatively solves a medical complication by applying engineering knowledge to his condition. Cal’s condition causes his heart and aorta to stretch due to the structural abnormalities that characterize Marfan Syndrome. Instead of undergoing traditional surgery, Cal takes matters into his own hands, using his engineering background to find a more innovative solution. This video demonstrates the intersection of medicine and engineering, as well as how individuals can advocate for themselves and influence their treatment plans. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Invasive Lionfish in Barbados, host Simon Reeve interviews a marine biologist who is employing a creative idea to keep lionfish numbers down. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In Arctic Chicks and Ducklings Stay Safe, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes how baby birds and ducklings that live in the High Arctic have to use creative strategies to evade wolves before they are able to fly. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps, and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.