While YouTube is great for wasting lots of hours laughing away at things like "dog on a motorcycle" and "The Annoying Orange", it also has numerous educational benefits that can help enhance your curriculum and further your students' learning! There are several YouTube "channels" (YouTube websites that have specific content) that are very educational. Here is our top 5
1) The Smithsonian Channel - Its not just for visiting in Washington DC any longer! Check out this wide array of videos that cover everything from history to science to art and culture.
2) National Geographic - Will the gazelle ever outrun the leopard? Find that out here along with thousands of other videos about history, psychology, science, art, and sociology.
3) Vancouver Poetry Slam - Some of the best slam poets share their passion with the world. Not sure what slam poetry is? Check it out!
4) Mr. Robb's Math Videos - Excellent math videos for just about all levels of Math - taught by none other than Mr. Robb himself!
5) TedTalks - Thought provoking talks, scenarios and demonstrations on just about any subject from the world's greatest speakers. Inspire students (or yourself!) by watching and listening to these talks.
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