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Outdoor Pre-School

Outdoor Pre-School

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 ptomizawa
It’s not unusual for teachers to take their students outdoors to learn, but imagine if their classrooms were already outdoors. In Germany, there’s a preschool where its walls, toys, and to... Read More
Reaching for the Sky

Reaching for the Sky

March 28, 2017March 28, 2017 ptomizawa
Two young sisters show that creative, problem solvers can accomplish anything, including the seemingly impossible. Watch how these girls started with a seed idea, then launched their imagination into ... Read More
The Mystery of the Moving Stones

The Mystery of the Moving Stones

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 ptomizawa
Scientists believe they have solved the mystery of the “slithering stones” of Death Valley (California). These volcanic rocks have been known to move by themselves across the riverbed. No ... Read More
Can They? Yes They Can.

Can They? Yes They Can.

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 ptomizawa
This commercial from Microsoft shows the reality that girls today are unlikely to pursue or achieve in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and how this reality can mot... Read More
Making Mochi

Making Mochi

March 3, 2017March 6, 2017 ptomizawa
Mochi is a Japanese delicacy made with a special grain of rice. It takes a highly skilled person to make mochi. This video introduces the audience to the traditional art and craft of making mochi. Wat... Read More
Why We Give

Why We Give

February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 ptomizawa
Sometimes when we give to others, we receive even more in return. Watch this video. Try not to cry, then think of a time when you did a good deed or made a sacrifice for the benefit of someone else. B... Read More
Nature’s Nighttime Light Show

Nature’s Nighttime Light Show

February 8, 2017March 20, 2017 ptomizawa
The Northern Lights is a phenomenon that creates one of Nature’s most beautiful light shows. Take a look at the video of the lights below, then read more about them here. In the Reply space be... Read More
Healthy Communities

Healthy Communities

February 8, 2017March 13, 2017 ptomizawa
This video featuring cartoon birds on a wire sends a message about what makes up a healthy community of individuals. Watch the video. When you’re done watching respond to these questions. What ... Read More
How Do You Define Sport?

How Do You Define Sport?

February 8, 2017 ptomizawa
How do you define sport or athlete? There are nearly 60 events in the Summer and Winter Olympics, but each year there are some that get people to stop and ask, “How is this a sport?” And then ther... Read More
Taylor Swift Inspires

Taylor Swift Inspires

February 8, 2017February 22, 2017 ptomizawa
With the Grammy Awards Show coming up later this month, a video featuring the acceptance speech of Taylor Swift from last year’s Grammys has been turned into an inspirational video.  This video is ... Read More
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