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Culture

3 minute lesson

What Do Astronauts Dream About?

When you’re living in space what do you dream about? What do you miss most about earth? Here’s a little perspective from an astronaut on those questions.

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Culture

5 minute lesson

The Universal Language of Our Emotions

Are our emotions universal? Will someone on the other side of the globe express theirs the same way that you do? Find out today on EWCed!

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History

6 minute lesson

The Fossil Record of Mythical Beasts

In a time before we understood extinction, sometimes the fossils we discovered were used to support the existence of mythical beasts. Here are some of them!

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Arts

6 minute lesson

Celebrating the Spirit of Hula Dancing

Hula isn’t just a beautiful dance, it is also a form of storytelling, a celebration of culture, and a feat of athleticism!

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Culture

12 minute lesson

Changing Lives in South Africa… With Skateboards?

Can something like skateboarding change people’s lives? Meet some kids who are proving it can!

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Science

6 minute lesson

How To Build Your Immunity to Fear!

Did you know you can build an immunity to fear? Here are a few tips you can use when life gets a little overwhelming. Learn more on EWCed!

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Arts

4 minute lesson

Dancing with Strangers, Finding Threads of Connection

Matt Bray gets strangers to dance together and get out of there comfort zones to try new things!

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Science

6 minute lesson

What Teeth Tell Us About Ancient Humans

Did you know ancient teeth are some of the best ways to understand the lives of our human ancestors? Learn what these teeth are telling us!

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Arts

3 minute lesson

Painting with Light

How do you paint with light? This beautiful art form combines photography, sculpture, light, and in this case, Finland’s unique environment and landscapes.

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Arts

3 minute lesson

Where Art Meets Athletics

The Sukhishvili dancers are preserving the national culture of Georgia through traditional ballet. These dancers bring athleticism and artistry together.

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Technology

5 minute lesson

Why Are Our Phones Addicting?

It seems the world has a problem with phone addiction, so what can we do about it? Here’s how your phone is getting your attention and how you can fix it!

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Social Studies

4 minute lesson

Sailing Around the World Without GPS or Technology!

Without the use of modern technology, the Hōkūleʻa set off to sail around the globe. Here’s how they are preserving ancient knowledge with their voyage!

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Culture

7 minute lesson

Turning Trash into Treasures!

Precious Plastic is reshaping the way people think about plastic waste! They are creating solutions that can be used around the world to recycle plastic.

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Health

3 minute lesson

What is Empathy and How Can We Use It to Make the World Better?

What is empathy? How can we use empathy to make the world better? Here are some simple skills to help you start using empathy more often!

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Culture

6 minute lesson

Dreams of the 2020 Olympics

The Zambian Handball team is defying the odds with their dreams of going to the 2020 Olympics. Check out their amazing story of hard work and resilience!

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Culture

6 minute lesson

Meet the Rescue Dogs Saving the Environment!

Rescue dogs are getting a new opportunity in life, saving endangered wildlife and helping us preserve some of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems!

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