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Watch inspiring and amazing talks from young people under 20 who are scientists, musicians, innovators, activists and more. Learn from their stories, insights and achievements in various fields and topics.
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Jan 13, 2023 · Find motivational and uplifting TED Talks to help your teen believe in themselves and their dreams. Learn from stories of grit, perseverance, overcoming challenges, and defining yourself from diverse speakers.
www.weareteachers.com · ted-talks-students45 Must-Watch TED Talks Students Will Love - WeAreTeachers
- Emma Bryce: What really happens to the plastic you throw away? (3:53) Follow the life cycles of three different plastic bottles and learn the dangers these disposables present to our world.
- Matthew Winkler: What makes a hero? (4:30) What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature’s most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes?
- Angela Koine Flynn: The science of skin color. (4:39) When ultraviolet sunlight hits our skin, it affects each of us differently. One person might turn beetroot-pink, while another requires hours to experience the slightest change.
- Anita Collins: How playing an instrument benefits your brain. (4:30) When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active.
- Cameron Russell: Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model. This talk is a great reminder that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Amelia Browne, a student in San Francisco, writes about why it inspired her: “Her story allowed me to further my understanding of the privilege and opportunity I’ve been given by today’s society.
- Takaharu Tezuka: The best kindergarten you’ve ever seen. This TEDxKyoto talk is a top pick among TED-Ed Club Members. An Ji Soo, a high school student from China, says that it made her “think about the nature of education and have a critical view of it.”
- Drew Dudley: Everyday leadership. TED-Ed Club Members love this funny talk. San Francisco student Isabella Scal believes in the message Drew Dudley is trying to spread, and says: “Small acts of kindness can change someone’s life, and each person in their own way positively affects the people around them.
- Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: the power of passion and perserverence. Several students recommend this talk. Koshi Joshi from Georgia says that this talk had a powerful impact on her, by teaching that “learning comes with effort and hard work, and that working hard is the key to success.”
- I’m 17 by Kate Simonds. I’m 17 | Kate Simonds | TEDxBoise | 4,027, 369 Views. One of our favorite TED Talks for teens is Kate Simonds. Her TED Talk will really hit home with any teen who has ever felt like no one is listening to them or taking them seriously because they are “only a teenager” – especially the adults in their life.
- Overcoming Rejection, When People Hurt You and Life Isn’t Fair by Darryll Stinson. Overcoming Rejection, When People Hurt You & Life Isn’t Fair | Darryll Stinson | TEDxWileyCollege | 2,004,497 views.
- Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome by Ty Tashiro. Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome | Ty Tashiro | TEDxNashville | 100,554 views.
- How Do You Find Self-Worth? by Dr. Lisa Strohman. How Do You Find Self-Worth? | Dr. Lisa Strohman | TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity | 36,676 views. Dr. Lisa Strohman is a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker, and the founder and director of Digital Citizen Academy, which educates students, educators, and parents on the issues resulting from technology use and misuse.
Watch inspiring talks by young inventors, activists and changemakers who share their stories and solutions for the world. Learn about recycling, nuclear fusion, plastic bags, germs and more from kids and teens.
A simple experiment to discover what stresses high school students leads to disturbing results that soon become a story on their own.
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