TED Talk Activity Pack Bundle 02 (Activity Packs 11-20) - Nearly 40 Pages!

This Bundle Includes Ten TED Talk Activity Packs on a Wide Range of Topics!

• CURATED FOR YOUR STUDENTS - Interesting TED Talks in different areas such as psychology, technology, and business teach valuable life skills.

• EACH PACK IS FULL OF IDEAS - Each individual lesson plan comes with mix and match pre-watch and post-watch lesson ideas to extend your lesson.

• BUNDLE AND SAVE - By bundling, you get the full collection at a discounted price.

• DIGITAL OR PAPER - The lessons can be printed or used seamlessly with Google Classroom as a TPT Digital Activity.

• BONUS Question Word Circle TED Talk Exit Ticket Activity that can be used with any TED Talk.

More Than Just a Worksheet -

Great Lessons For Any Occasion!

The TED Talks Worksheet and Activity Pack is more than just another worksheet, it is a valuable resource including pre and post watch activities, useful links, and suggestions to make your lesson the perfect fit for your students and needs. We all understand that each class has its own needs depending on age, level, and composition—just pick what you need for your class and you’re ready to go! 

Every pack has something different to offer, introducing activities that can be used for a variety of TED Talks. The more activity packs you choose, the more ideas you’ll have in your back pocket for future use!

Key Features

• SAVE PRECIOUS TIME -  Follow the easy instructions and have your TED Talk lesson ready in minutes.

• BE PREPARED TO FILL ANY GAP - How you customize the lesson is up to you! You can choose from a combination of complementary activities to fill in just as much time as you need.

• PROVIDE VALUE FOR ALL YOUR STUDENTS - Each worksheet has three sections: WATCH the students follow along, TALK about key points in the video, and help your students REFLECT on the significance of the talk in their own life. Three levels help your students to bridge the ability gap in your classroom. 

• NOURISH YOUR STUDENTS’ CURIOSITY - A variety of questions inspired by Bloom’s Taxonomy are designed to develop critical thinking and understanding because they encourage students to engage with the material in a variety of ways.

• DEVELOP CORE COMPETENCIES THROUGH A SOCIAL CURRICULUM - Each TED Talk Activity Pack is grounded within the British Columbia Core Competencies. These competencies are divided into three broad categories: Communication, Thinking, and Personal and Social. Providing opportunities for the students to interact with one another and connect their ideas with the world is essential for their development.

A Few Reasons Why TED Talks Are The Perfect Resource

• A DATABASE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS - Easily adapt your TED Talk lesson to one of the 1000’s of videos available online. Instantly cover any subject matter.

• DEVELOP SENSITIVITY AND AWARENESS - TED Talks engage the mind and encourage your students to think critically and creatively while encouraging debate to develop those social-emotional skills!

• FREE TO ACCESS - The entire TED Talk TED-ED library is available for teachers and students to access anytime, making it an ideal resource.

Included in this Bundle:

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 11 - The Standing Rock Resistance

Full Title: Tara Houska- The standing rock resistance and our fight for indigenous rights

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/tara_houska_the_standing_rock_resistance_and_our_fight_for_indigenous_rights

Total Pages: 4

Description:

Tara Houska uses the Standing Rock movement  as a base for her talk which deals with the overarching issues facing Indigenous people in our modern times. In the talk, she powerfully includes a historical context which will help students to re-frame their understanding. This TED Talk will challenge your students’ preconceived images surrounding Indigenous people.

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 12 - Why COVID-19 is Hitting us Now

Full Title: Alanna Shaikh - Why COVID-19 is hitting us now

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/alanna_shaikh_why_covid_19_is_hitting_us_now_and_how_to_prepare_for_the_next_outbreak

Total Pages: 3

Description: 

Alanna Shaikh is a professional who has been working in global health for about twenty years and has extensive knowledge on pandemics such the Covid-19 pandemic. In this Ted Talk, Alanna explains why a global health network is essential for responding to pandemic. She also explains the best practices that individuals can make to keep safe in a pandemic. This is a great introduction to the science of pandemics and what we can do as a society to stop them. 

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 13 -10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

Full Title: Celeste Headlee - 10 ways to have a better conversation

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation

Total Pages: 3

Description: 

Famous interviewer and radio host, Celeste Headlee shares her top 10 ways to have a better conversation. In this Ted Talk, Celeste highlights the importance of listening, expecting to be amazed, and asking open-ended questions among other techniques to promote the best environment for engaging conversations.

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 14 - Underwater Astonishments

Full Title: David Gallo - Underwater astonishments

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/david_gallo_shows_underwater_astonishments

Total Pages: 4

Description: 

Your students will be astonished by this short Ted Talk which highlights some of the amazing sea life that exists in the ocean. In his talk, David Gallo shows the limits of our knowledge which we have of the vast ecosystems encompassing the world’s oceans and the creatures within it. David’s Ted Talk is sure to make your students inspired by Science. 

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 15 - How to Stay Calm

Full Title: Daniel Levitin- How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_levitin_how_to_stay_calm_when_you_know_you_ll_be_stressed

Total Pages: 4

Description: 

In this Ted Talk, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin describes the physiological reactions that happen during a modern stressful experience and how to counteract them in real life experiences. In this ever-quickening era of digital technologies, students often struggle to manage mental health concerns. Learning about the causes of the stress response and some strategies to How with it is important for our students to lead a healthy life. 

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 16 - What Are Those Floaty Things?

Full Title: Michael Mauser- What are those floaty things in your eye?

Video Source: https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_mauser_what_are_those_floaty_things_in_your_eye

Total Pages: 4

Description: 

This Ted-Ed lecture by Michael Mauser will help your students understand the science behind the phenomenon of floaters. This interesting talk will have your students considering the science behind many aspects of life. Use this lesson as a warmer for a longer class or as an introduction to a new unit. 

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 17 - The Paradox of Choice

Full Title: Barry Shwartz - The paradox of choice

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_the_paradox_of_choice

Total Pages: 4

Description: 

In this Ted Talk, Barry Shwartz makes a compelling argument against having too much choice in society. Barry notes that too many choices can be a burden, telling us why in an entertaining video with anecdotes, facts and evidence. 

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 18 - My Escape From North Korea

Full Title: Hyeonseo Lee- My escape from North Korea

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/hyeonseo_lee_my_escape_from_north_korea

Total Pages: 4

Description: 

Hyeonseo Lee shares her harrowing experiences as a refugee, escaping North Korea, through China to South Korea. After watching this Ted Talk, your students are sure to have a deeper understanding of the political situation between South and North Korea as well as a greater appreciation for what refugees have to endure in order to survive.

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 19 - New Bionics That Let Us Dance

Full Title: Hugh Herr- The new bionics that let us run climb and dance

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/hugh_herr_the_new_bionics_that_let_us_run_climb_and_dance

Total Pages: 4

Description: 

In this Ted Talk, Hugh Herr explores the exciting landscape of bionic limbs. Fueled by modern technology, bionic limbs allow their users to carry on with life after an amputation. Hugh himself lost his legs in a tragic accident and now devotes his time to helping develop new technologies to help others. Interestingly this Ted Talk was released in early 2014--your students will be wondering how far the technology has improved since then!

TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 20 - I Got 99 Problems...

Full Title: Maysoon Zayid- I got 99 problems… palsy is just one

Video Source:

https://www.ted.com/talks/maysoon_zayid_i_got_99_problems_palsy_is_just_one

Total Pages: 4

Description: 

Maysoon Zayid shares about the challenges she has faced on her journey to success with cerebral palsy in this captivating Ted Talk. From the very beginning Maysoon adds humor into her entertaining presentation, but more importantly she questions the policies of the film industry which refused to give her a part because of her condition. This Ted Talk will challenge your students to think more about the discrimination which many people face in society and solutions to overcome it. 

Instructions For This Bundle:

Prepare the video and worksheets as well as any other activity in the package you decide on before class. An assortment of pre-watch and post-watch activities have been included as bonus material for you to mix and match. There are many different kinds of supplementary activities, so scanning through the additional ideas in other activity packs for additional ideas will add even more value to your lesson.

*Intended as a lesson-planning tool and for use in the classroom.

*Not for resale.