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Multiple-Subject Video Resources
YouTube Kids
Solid controls help sort variable video content
Bottom line: With adult supervision and controls in place, this is a fun way for kids to browse online videos.
PBS Kids
One-stop shop for a wealth of fantastic PBS Kids educational content
Bottom line: Amazing collection of valuable learning resources covers an impressive array of topics.
PBS LearningMedia
Treasure trove of lesson resources will benefit from adaptation
Bottom line: For teachers with time to sift through and adapt materials, PBS LearningMedia has a lot to offer with some highly useful support materials.
BrainPOP Jr.
Original videos and activities a treasure trove for teachers and students
Bottom line: A unique, video-driven learning platform with tons of topics and resources.
Boclips
Safe-for-classroom videos curated by teachers for teachers
Bottom line: It's a pressure-free place to start looking for high-quality videos to supplement existing lessons in traditional, one-to-one, or flipped classroom models.
Khan Academy
Flexible learning environment offers a personalized journey to mastery
Bottom line: A solid, free resource for targeted math and science instruction, test prep, history, and more.
SchoolTube
Video-sharing site offers safe environment for students
Bottom line: A great solution for schools hoping to publish videos in a tightly controlled space.
Critical Media Project
Relevant media clips get students examining identity, culture
Bottom line: Teachers will need to take time to build effective lessons, but if they do, this is a useful, relevant, high-interest resource for deconstructing identity and building critical thinking and empathy skills.
TED-Ed
Support kids' sense of wonder with outstanding short video lessons
Bottom line: TED-Ed includes excellent, engaging videos and support for flipped-class lessons with an incredible community of thinkers and doers.
BrainPOP
Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics
Bottom line: Cartoon videos in this extensive collection break down ideas in clever and thoughtful ways.
Brightstorm
Brief video lessons for kids who need a homework boost
Bottom line: Short, digestible lessons on all the major subjects are helpful for mastery but not substantial enough for kids who need more help.
OER Project
Fascinating look at life's bigger questions with a fresh perspective
Bottom line: A wonderfully innovative and divergent way to teach foundational concepts in history, humanities, critical thinking, and science.
STEM Video Resources
NOVA
Compelling science videos have high-quality classroom applications
Bottom line: Unparalleled science documentaries offer a window into real-world scientific topics in a high-interest way.
The Kid Should See This
Kid-friendly STEM-focused videos spark interest, encourage learning
Bottom line: Regularly updated visual content stimulates interest, learning; adding better sorting capabilities would make it a stronger resource.
National Geographic Kids
Kid-friendly science and social studies info via videos, games, and more
Bottom line: Large collection of approachable, fun multimedia resources about animals, habitats, countries, and cultures.
National Geographic Education
Top geography resource site provides global exploration opportunities
Bottom line: This is a must-bookmark site for classrooms across the curriculum hunting for inspiring geography-based resources.
Mystery Science
Big questions, kids' curiosity drive impressive science curriculum
Bottom line: Powerful science units encourage inquiry and experimentation, inspiring kids to ask and answer big questions.
Design Squad Global
Fun engineering problems encourage classroom competition, innovation
Bottom line: Design Squad Global makes learning STEAM concepts fun through hands-on activities and easy-to-understand scientific explanations.
Mosa Mack Science
Engaging design challenges turn kids into actual science detectives
Bottom line: An engaging way to weave some engineering into your middle school science lessons.
AMAZE
Quirky, funny videos give thoughtful answers to kids' sex-ed questions
Bottom line: An appealingly down-to-earth way to help kids face tough questions about navigating the challenges of puberty.
Our Climate Our Future
Relatable climate change resources empower youth to take action
Bottom line: This free, high-quality resource is a one-stop, self-contained series of lessons on the effects of climate change, what causes it, and how to fight it going forward.
Virtual Nerd
Flip a classroom with these free video math tutorials
Bottom line: High-quality but monotonous math tutorials can be a good classroom supplement.
Get the Math
Solve real-life algebra problems with diverse crew, delightful video
Bottom line: Proof that algebra is used to solve real problems in kid-approved professions: basketball, music, gaming, and fashion.
BioInteractive
High-quality multimedia brings biological research to life
Bottom line: Superb multimedia tools and lesson plans help kids explore biology through real-world examples.
Numberphile
Expert interviews, whimsical images illustrate the wide world of math
Bottom line: Energetic video explanations bring key math concepts and fun facts to life.
Social Studies Video Resources
Oddizzi
Kids travel the world, cultivate global curiosity and responsibility
Bottom line: Kids get a sense of culture and global responsibility via kid-friendly articles and great multimedia.
Ken Burns in the Classroom
Critically acclaimed documentaries repackaged meaningfully for classrooms
Bottom line: Top-notch documentary clips offer opportunities to expand students' perspectives, but some lesson materials might be underwhelming.
CNN 10
Digestible, daily news videos for teens
Bottom line: These 10-minute daily video segments can be used as a springboard to deeper discussions around media literacy, but teachers need to provide supplementary material.
C-SPAN Classroom
Video clips, activities take kids inside the White House and Capitol
Bottom line: Though it's not the slickest site, you'll find great behind-the-scenes access to some excellent content.
IWitness
Explore survivor testimony with lessons, video on teacher-geared site
Bottom line: IWitness allows students to reflect upon the past, looking toward today’s values and society. Students build knowledge about the past using a dynamic, specific tool.
PBS NewsHour Extra
Trusted news brand's current events site could pique teens' interest
Bottom line: This isn't going to necessarily excite students, but the high-quality content is credible and timely and should support interesting discussions.
Smarthistory
Bring traditional art education to life with fresh, interactive multimedia
Bottom line: A worthy supplement to an art history or humanities class.
Global Oneness Project
Captivating, cross-curricular stories increase cultural awareness
Bottom line: Teachers looking to enrich their curriculum with high-quality, thought-provoking videos and photos will find plenty of inspiration, but may need to create or fine-tune some lessons.
ELA Video Resources
Reading is Fundamental
Teachers and kids explore the wonderful world of reading together
Bottom line: This delightful collection of online books, activities, games, and songs for the preschool set works best when shared with a grown-up.
Storyline Online
Notable actors' read-alouds bring kids' storybooks to life
Bottom line: Kids can experience the magic of books; though even better when accompanied by the site's extensions for further activities and reading
Skybrary – Kids Books & Videos
Kids can "go anywhere, be anything" with vast book and video library
Bottom line: Wonderful and practical way to get kids excited about learning and reading -- the greatness of the classic TV series, updated for the 21st century.
Flocabulary
Delightful hip-hop-based site connects literacy to every content area
Bottom line: This site's content is savvy enough to keep students focused, and teachers will love the flexible options for deepening learning.
Grammaropolis.com
Catchy parts-of-speech instruction, from hook to assessment
Bottom line: The fun songs will stick, and so will kids' knowledge about the parts of speech.
Power Poetry
Empowering online community honors teen poets
Bottom line: Teens can freely meld multimedia poetry and activism in an open, encouraging space.
Youth Voices
Vibrant online community hosts authentic student writing
Bottom line: Supported student writing, collaboration, and communication make this a healthy space for kids to express themselves.
