Curiosity still matters and it is an essential skill for all lifelong learners. Learners need to challenge themselves to explore something new as often as they can. I'm not just talking about content or learning how to do something you need to get done. I'm thinking about exploring something unexpected, something unique.
"There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men." John LockeI think we sometimes get so caught up in what we have to learn that we forget to explore something we could learn. Today I wanted to share a couple YouTube channels that inspire me to explore something unexpected. How would you use these with your students?
Great Big Story
Great Big Story is a global media company devoted to cinematic storytelling. Headquartered in New York, with a bureau in London, our studios create and distribute micro docs and short films, as well as series for digital, social, TV and theatrical release. Since our launch in late 2015, our producers have traveled to more than 100 countries to discover the untold, the overlooked and the flat-out amazing. Check back daily for new videos!
Seeker
Seeker empowers the curious to understand the science shaping our world. We tell award-winning stories about the natural forces and groundbreaking innovations that impact our lives, our planet, and our universe.
Brave Wilderness
The Brave Wilderness Channel is your one stop connection to a wild world of adventure and amazing up close animal encounters!
Follow along with the crew as they lead you on 7 exciting expedition series - Breaking Trail, Blue Wilderness, Beyond the Tide, Beyond Dinosaurs, Dragon Tails, Base Camp and On Location - featuring everything from Grizzly Bears and Crocodiles to Rattlesnakes and Tiger Sharks! Every single episode offers an opportunity to learn something new.
Big Think
Big Think is the leading source of expert-driven, actionable, educational content -- with thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, we help you get smarter, faster. Get actionable lessons from the world’s greatest thinkers & doers. Our experts are either disrupting or leading their respective fields. We aim to help you explore the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century, so you can apply them to the questions and challenges in your own life. Other Frequent contributors include Michio Kaku & Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
Additional YouTube Resources to Engage in Curious Exploration
- Earth Day 2020 - Introducing TED-Ed Earth School for Remote Learning
- Using Popular YouTube Videos to Engage Students in Critical Thinking
- Have You Seen the New TED-Ed @Home Daily?
- Favorite YouTube Channels to Support Teachers and Learners
- Videos Connected to Teaching and Learning - Learn, Inspire, Motivate!
What channels do you love to explore connected to being a curious lifelong learner? Please share in the comments below.
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