In Some People Don't Feel Fear, learn what doctors are discovering about from Jordy, a man who does not experience fear. Find out how Jordy’s unique condition challenges our understanding of human emotions. Learn how hormones like cortisol and adrenaline affect the body’s reaction to fear and anxiety. 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.
This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Movies" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being yourself. And sometimes that means facing your fears (like thunderstorms or dark movie theaters!). The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids make courage capes, draw self-portraits, and decorate puzzle pieces that show things that make them unique.
Movies Episode Summary: It is Bluey’s first trip to the cinema, but she’s worried that the movie will be too scary. When Bingo starts running amok in the theatre, she must conquer her fear and help Dad out.
Watch the episode here!
In McCarthy's Communist Accusations, historian Lucy Worsley investigates Joseph McCarthy's impact on government workers. Many people were accused of being communists and interrogated. McCarthy also persecuted people he believed to be homosexual. Many people's lives were ruined by his policies. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
Winter is a season of frosty magic, silent snowfall, and some truly astonishing animal superpowers. But how much do you really know about the creatures that survive — and even thrive — when the temperature plunges?
From Arctic foxes that change coats like fashion pros to bears mastering the art of long naps, wood frogs that freeze without fear, and woolly bear caterpillars predicting winter’s mood swings, this quiz is packed with wild wonders and icy surprises. Only the sharpest nature buffs and winter-survival whiz kids will claw their way to the top of the leaderboard.
Kyan conquered his fear of the dragons to help his friends! Pretend you are in a parade and do your best dragon dance. Color the lanterns to complete the pattern.
In The Powerful Sarcosuchus, naturalist Steve Backshall explores this incredible dinosaur's immense bite force — so powerful that even the mighty T. rex feared it! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Stock Market Crash of 1929, learn about one of the most shocking financial disasters in history, which unfolded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. At the Museum of Financial History, you can see a replica of the ticker tape machine that delivered the news — and the actual ticker tape from that fateful day. People watched in fear as their hard-earned money vanished, and the panic that followed changed the economy forever. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Road to Riches, which explores the history of money, wealth, and economic power.
In How the American Civil War Really Started, historian Lucy Worsley investigates what America was like before the Civil War. It began as a clash between the 19 Northern states, which had abolished slavery, and 11 Southern states, where the economy was built on slave labor. New states were emerging in the West and both Northern and Southern states feared for their own economies. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Going to School in a War Zone, host Radzi Chinyanganya uncovers harsh realities of living and going to school in Afghanistan, a country that has been embroiled in conflict for decades. This video focuses on the impact of the war on students' education, with a special emphasis on Mohammad's account of life in a war zone where the sound of gunfire and the presence of tanks are a daily occurrence. The episode explores the challenges students face, including the dangers they encounter at school, the fear of being caught in crossfire, and the emotional toll of attending school in such conditions. 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.
In The Fearsome Fer de Lance Snake, naturalist Steve Backshall features one of the most feared snakes in the world. He uses a hook to show us the snake and explains why it’s so deadly. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
The article "Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the Sky" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful story of determination. It explores how Bessie Coleman, born into poverty and facing racial and gender discrimination, traveled to France to earn her pilot’s license and became a celebrated stunt pilot. Her mission: to inspire others of color to take flight and dream big.
Sharks rule the oceans in every shape and size — from the stealthy great white slicing through the surf to the tiny glow-in-the-dark dwarf lantern shark hiding in the dark. But how much do you really know about these incredible ocean predators?
Packed with jaw-dropping facts, surprising adaptations, and a few deep-sea curveballs, this quiz dives into the remarkable world of sharks. Only the most fearless ocean fans and shark-savvy explorers will ride the wave to victory.
In Some People Don't Feel Fear, learn what doctors are discovering about from Jordy, a man who does not experience fear. Find out how Jordy’s unique condition challenges our understanding of human emotions. Learn how hormones like cortisol and adrenaline affect the body’s reaction to fear and anxiety. 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.
This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Movies" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being yourself. And sometimes that means facing your fears (like thunderstorms or dark movie theaters!). The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids make courage capes, draw self-portraits, and decorate puzzle pieces that show things that make them unique.
Movies Episode Summary: It is Bluey’s first trip to the cinema, but she’s worried that the movie will be too scary. When Bingo starts running amok in the theatre, she must conquer her fear and help Dad out.
Watch the episode here!
In McCarthy's Communist Accusations, historian Lucy Worsley investigates Joseph McCarthy's impact on government workers. Many people were accused of being communists and interrogated. McCarthy also persecuted people he believed to be homosexual. Many people's lives were ruined by his policies. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
Winter is a season of frosty magic, silent snowfall, and some truly astonishing animal superpowers. But how much do you really know about the creatures that survive — and even thrive — when the temperature plunges?
From Arctic foxes that change coats like fashion pros to bears mastering the art of long naps, wood frogs that freeze without fear, and woolly bear caterpillars predicting winter’s mood swings, this quiz is packed with wild wonders and icy surprises. Only the sharpest nature buffs and winter-survival whiz kids will claw their way to the top of the leaderboard.
Kyan conquered his fear of the dragons to help his friends! Pretend you are in a parade and do your best dragon dance. Color the lanterns to complete the pattern.
In The Powerful Sarcosuchus, naturalist Steve Backshall explores this incredible dinosaur's immense bite force — so powerful that even the mighty T. rex feared it! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Stock Market Crash of 1929, learn about one of the most shocking financial disasters in history, which unfolded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. At the Museum of Financial History, you can see a replica of the ticker tape machine that delivered the news — and the actual ticker tape from that fateful day. People watched in fear as their hard-earned money vanished, and the panic that followed changed the economy forever. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Road to Riches, which explores the history of money, wealth, and economic power.
In How the American Civil War Really Started, historian Lucy Worsley investigates what America was like before the Civil War. It began as a clash between the 19 Northern states, which had abolished slavery, and 11 Southern states, where the economy was built on slave labor. New states were emerging in the West and both Northern and Southern states feared for their own economies. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In Going to School in a War Zone, host Radzi Chinyanganya uncovers harsh realities of living and going to school in Afghanistan, a country that has been embroiled in conflict for decades. This video focuses on the impact of the war on students' education, with a special emphasis on Mohammad's account of life in a war zone where the sound of gunfire and the presence of tanks are a daily occurrence. The episode explores the challenges students face, including the dangers they encounter at school, the fear of being caught in crossfire, and the emotional toll of attending school in such conditions. 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.
In The Fearsome Fer de Lance Snake, naturalist Steve Backshall features one of the most feared snakes in the world. He uses a hook to show us the snake and explains why it’s so deadly. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
The article "Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the Sky" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful story of determination. It explores how Bessie Coleman, born into poverty and facing racial and gender discrimination, traveled to France to earn her pilot’s license and became a celebrated stunt pilot. Her mission: to inspire others of color to take flight and dream big.
Sharks rule the oceans in every shape and size — from the stealthy great white slicing through the surf to the tiny glow-in-the-dark dwarf lantern shark hiding in the dark. But how much do you really know about these incredible ocean predators?
Packed with jaw-dropping facts, surprising adaptations, and a few deep-sea curveballs, this quiz dives into the remarkable world of sharks. Only the most fearless ocean fans and shark-savvy explorers will ride the wave to victory.