6 WebsiteCompass Feature Story Enhanced ClassroomLearning Through TEDucation TED talks cover so many topics that educators can easily find ones to help their students understand a wide variety of classroom subjects. Here’s a list of some of the A+ opportunities out there. Science TED talks cover numerous scientific areas, including the environment, health, and the way the brain works. • How playing an instrument benefits your brain • The benefits of a good night’s sleep • The simple power of hand-washing • What really happens to the plastic you throw away? • Are we running out of clean water? History Many TED talks are a useful addition to history classrooms because they help put historical events into perspective. • Why I love a country that once betrayed me • The history of our world in 18 minutes • The rise and fall of history’s first empire • Black history is American history • Why every world map is wrong Creativity Some TED talks cover the arts and creativity, including specific artists, how various artistic areas have evolved, and the process of creativity. • Who was the world’s first author? • How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O’Keeffe • The magic ingredient that brings Pixar movies to life • In the Internet age, dance evolves • How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas Culture Another TED talk subtopic is culture and society, which encompasses a variety of ideas about how humans live together. • Why is it so hard to escape poverty? • Why videos go viral • What makes a hero? • How to start a movement • A guide to collaborative leadership TED Talks by Talented Teens Young people can not only benefit from watching TED talks, they can present themaswell. You’ll be impressed by these talks with thought-provoking insights from those wise beyond their years. Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor 17-year-old Taylor Wilson discusses his experience building a nuclear fusion reactor and his work as a young nuclear physicist. An 11-year-old’s magical violin 11-year-old Sirena Huang gives an amazing performance on her violin and shares her thoughts on its design. How I harnessed the wind 22-year-old Malawian William Kamkwamba explains how, at age 14, hebuilt a windmill to power his family’s home. Award-winning teenage science in action Lauren Hodge, Shree Bose, and Naomi Shah describe the exceptional projects that brought them the top prizes at the 2011 Google Science Fair. A teen just trying to figure it out 15-year-old Tavi Gevinson offers her insight on what makes strong female role models and talks about the blog she started to help teenage girls find them. QUICKTIP: Subscribe to theTEDYouTube channel to keep track of all the latest talks.
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