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TED-Ed challenges you to see how many clubs you can start

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TED-Ed Weekend = student voices, amplified!

TED-Ed Weekend is just like the official TED conference, except for one thing: it’s...

A library where you can check out seeds

At the Butte County Library in Chico, California, there is a seed section. This is...

Advice from TED-Ed Club Leaders

When Divyang Khandelwal started the first TED-Ed Club at his school, he asked for some do’s and...

5 simple ways to stay creative when you’re off from school

Who invented the popsicle? Why is ketchup so hard to pour? Is binge watching bad for you?...

Meet a young investigative reporter in Kyrgyzstan

Journalist Anna Lelik took on her first investigative report when she was just 17. She was...

Animation basics: What is rotoscoping?

Rotoscoping is, in essence, a technique that goes back to the early days of cinema, when...

6 ways to use TED-Ed Clubs in and out of school

Think TED-Ed Clubs only operate during school hours? Think again. TED-Ed Clubs come in all shapes...

Why do we knock on wood?

Chances are you’ve knocked on wood in the past month. But, really, why? Here’s one origin story:...

8 TED-Ed Lessons about mental health

Depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, narcissism, PTSD, chronic stress, schizophrenia— these medical...

Ode to my daughter’s teacher

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, my kids were 6 and 3 years old. There are so...

Do entertain the animals: 5 ways to be a better human at the zoo

Your job: Be interesting. Researcher and author Laurel Braitman explains. Most humans...

7 tips for teachers on how to create a safe school environment

All children deserve to learn in a safe, supportive educational environment. One education...

11 electrifying facts about jellyfish

Some jellyfish are longer than a blue whale. Others are barely larger than a grain of sand. And...

Photos: the most beautiful bacteria you’ll ever see

Synthetic biologist Tal Danino manipulates microorganisms in his lab to create eye-catching,...

Syria: what students need to know

Thinking about how to discuss Syria with your students? Here are 4 key ideas that can help kids...

Why do people get allergies?

Anyone with an allergy has their origin story, a tale of how they discovered that their immune...

10 great books recommended for students, by students

Every great book is a portal — to adventure, to knowledge, or to new perspectives. Beyond the...

Fact-checking 101

What are facts? Facts are the truthful answers to a reporter’s 5 key questions: who, what, when,...

What are your rights at a protest?

Citizen activism is as American as apple pie. Whether you call it a protest, a parade, a tea...

8 fun facts about bees (in TED-Ed GIFs)

How much do you know about the tiny, mighty bees? Here are 8 facts worth learning about our...

Are you more powerful than you think?

This is an age of epic political turbulence. From the fracturing of major political parties, to...

9 TED Talks recommended by students, for students

Which TED Talks do students love? We asked TED-Ed Club Members around the world to share their...