How Static Electricity Works - Cameron only!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT_LmwnmVNM Why does hair stand up when rubbed with a balloon?

Magnets-Cameron only!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZtTVsIOA9c

Why is it good that we have magnetic fields? What would this world look like if a solar flare hit us without it?

Cryptography

https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/cryptography/crypt/v/intro-to-cryptography

J.K. Rowling: The Fringe Benefits of Failure

http://www.ted.com/talks/jk_rowling_the_fringe_benefits_of_failure

Harry Potter was written at one of the darkest and lowest times of J.K. Rowling's life. She says she learned a lot from hardships and failing. Can you think of an example in the Harry Potter series where a character learned from a failure? What is empathy? Why do you think she says that you must have imagination to show empathy?

The transformative power of classical music

Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it — and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections. http://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion What did he mean about the "journey from B to E?"

What was the advice that the woman from Aschwitz (a Nazi concentration camp) gave to Mrs. Zander? What do you think she meant by this?

Massive scale on-line collaboration

After re-purposing CAPTCHA so each human-typed response helps digitize books, Luis von Ahn wondered how else to use small contributions by many on the Internet for greater good. In this talk, he shares how his ambitious new project, Duolingo, will help millions learn a new language while translating the Web quickly and accurately — all for free. http://www.ted.com/talks/luis_von_ahn_massive_scale_online_collaboration

Recaptcha saw a small problem (wasting only 10 seconds) and turned it into something that benefits the world. What did they decide to do? What is a time waster that you could turn into something productive? Let's sign up for www.duolingo.com!

Adora Svitak-What adults can learn from kids

Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach. https://www.ted.com/talks/adora_svitak

Why should adults learn from kids?

Jennifer Lin-Improvising on piano, aged 14

Pianist and composer Jennifer Lin gives a magical performance, talks about the process of creativity and improvises a moving solo piece based on a random sequence of notes. https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_lin_improvs_piano_magic How much do you think she had to practice a day to get this good? Do you think she gave her mom grief when asked to practice? :)

William Kamkwamba-How I harnessed the wind

At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life. https://www.ted.com/talks/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the_wind What were some obstacles he faced? How did he overcome them?

Richard Turere-My invention that made peace with lions

In the Masai community where 13-year-old Richard Turere lives, cattle are all-important. But lion attacks were growing more frequent. In this short, inspiring talk, the young inventor shares the solar-powered solution he designed to safely scare the lions away.

https://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_suarez_a_12_year_old_app_developer Rather than just having an idea and forgetting about it, he went ahead and did it. Do you have any great ideas that you might want to try out?

Sleepy Man Banjo Boys-Bluegrass virtuosity from ... New Jersey?

All under the age of 16, brothers Jonny, Robbie and Tommy Mizzone are from New Jersey, a US state that's better known for the rock of Bruce Springsteen than the bluegrass of Earl Scruggs. Nonetheless, the siblings began performing bluegrass covers, as well as their own compositions, at a young age. Here, they play three dazzling songs in three different keys, passing the lead back and forth from fiddle to banjo to guitar. http://www.ted.com/talks/sleepy_man_banjo_boys_bluegrass_virtuosity_from_new_jersey What is the name of this type of music? How does this music make you feel? Did you catch how old the boys are? Did you see their fingers fly?

Jack Andraka-A promising test for pancreatic cancer ... from a teenager

Over 85 percent of all pancreatic cancers are diagnosed late, when someone has less than two percent chance of survival. How could this be? Jack Andraka talks about how he developed a promising early detection test for pancreatic cancer that’s super cheap, effective and non-invasive — all before his 16th birthday. http://www.ted.com/talks/jack_andraka_a_promising_test_for_pancreatic_cancer_from_a_teenager

How many proteins did he have to go through before he finally found the one he was looking for? How many rejections for his research proposal did he get? Why do you think he kept at it? If you could figure out a way to detect any disease, what would you pick?

Sirena Huang-An 11-year-old's magical violin

Violinist Sirena Huang gives a technically brilliant and emotionally nuanced performance. In a charming interlude, the 11-year-old praises the timeless design of her instrument. http://www.ted.com/talks/sirena_huang_dazzles_on_violin How did you feel when you listened to your music?

Taylor Wilson-Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor

Taylor Wilson believes nuclear fusion is a solution to our future energy needs, and that kids can change the world. And he knows something about both of those: When he was 14, he built a working fusion reactor in his parents' garage. Now 17, he takes the TED stage at short notice to tell (the short version of) his story. http://www.ted.com/talks/taylor_wilson_yup_i_built_a_nuclear_fusion_reactor What was one of his inventions? Why was this such a big deal?

The strange story of the teddy bear: Jon Mooallem at TED2014

In 1902, bears in the United States were symbols of all the dangers of the frontier. Bears were called "murderers" for their tendency to attack livestock, and they were being systematically killed by the federal government. That was, until President Theodore Roosevelt traveled to Mississippi on a hunting trip. Roosevelt had finished for the ... http://blog.ted.com/2014/03/19/the-strange-story-of-the-teddy-bear-jon-mooallem-at-ted2014/ How did the Teddy Bear get his name? Why is the "Teddy Bear" still seen today but the "BillyPossum" didn't last a year? How has man's attitudes about bears changed over the years? Why does how we feel about an animal make a difference to its survival?

Robert Full: The secrets of nature's grossest creatures, channeled into robots

How can robots learn to stabilize on rough terrain, walk upside down, do gymnastic maneuvers in air and run into walls without harming themselves? Robert Full takes a look at the incredible body of the cockroach to show what it can teach robotics engineers. https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_full_the_secrets_of_nature_s_grossest_creatures_channeled_into_robots Name two unique things that a cockroach can do that is so incredibly useful. Why does it benefit scientists to study nature? What were the scientists in this story able to do by studying the cockroach? (Did you see the uses at the very end with the four pictures?)

Jarrett J. Krosoczka-How a boy became an artist

When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was a kid, he didn’t play sports, but he loved art. He paints the funny and touching story of a little boy who pursued a simple passion: to draw and write stories. With the help of a supporting cast of family and teachers, our protagonist grew up to become the successful creator of beloved children’s book characters, and a vocal advocate for arts education. (Filmed at TEDxHampshireCollege.)

https://www.ted.com/talks/jarrett_j_krosoczka_how_a_boy_became_an_artist Why did the words "nice cat" make such a difference in his life?  Why does he want to say that to the kids in schools that he visits?

Why do you think he became a successful artist?

Amy O'Toole, Beau LottoScience is for everyone, kids included

What do science and play have in common? Neuroscientist Beau Lotto thinks all people (kids included) should participate in science and, through the process of discovery, change perceptions. He's seconded by 12-year-old Amy O'Toole, who, along with 25 of her classmates, published the first peer-reviewed article by schoolchildren, about the Blackawton bees project. It starts: "Once upon a time ... " http://www.ted.com/talks/beau_lotto_amy_o_toole_science_is_for_everyone_kids_included They say that science is like playing a game. How? What was so amazing about the bee project?

Handspring Puppet CompanyThe genius puppetry behind War Horse

"Puppets always have to try to be alive," says Adrian Kohler of the Handspring Puppet Company, a gloriously ambitious troupe of human and wooden actors. Beginning with the tale of a hyena's subtle paw, puppeteers Kohler and Basil Jones build to the story of their latest astonishment: the wonderfully life-like Joey, the War Horse, who trots (and gallops) convincingly onto the TED stage.

http://blog.ted.com/2011/03/30/the-genius-puppetry-behind-war-horse-handspring-puppet-company/ Why was the War Horse such a challenging puppet project? To  make the horse look lifelike, what did they have to make sure that the puppet could do?  How do you think they learned those things? If you could build a life-size puppet of anything, what would you build and why?

The LXD-In the Internet age, dance evolves ...

The LXD (the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) electrify the TED2010 stage with an emerging global street-dance culture, revved up by the Internet. In a preview of Jon Chu’s upcoming Web series, this astonishing troupe show off their superpowers. http://www.ted.com/talks/the_lxd_in_the_internet_age_dance_evolves Pick your favorite dancer and use his style to dance to a song of choice.

Marco TempestThe magic of truth and lies (and iPods)

Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion.

http://www.ted.com/talks/marco_tempest_the_magic_of_truth_and_lies_on_ipods Marco mentions that his amazing technology that allows images to extend to other screens would be helpful in movie making. Why?

David Gallo: Life in the deep oceans

With vibrant video clips captured by submarines, David Gallo takes us to some of Earth's darkest, most violent, toxic and beautiful habitats, the valleys and volcanic ridges of the oceans' depths, where life is bizarre, resilient and shockingly abundant. https://www.ted.com/talks/david_gallo_on_life_in_the_deep_oceans What was your favorite creature and why? Why can these animals only be seen because of this new camera technology?

A Performance of "Mathemagic"

In a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation and guesses a few birthdays. How does he do it? He’ll tell you. http://www.ted.com/talks/arthur_benjamin_does_mathemagic

What did you think about his "magic"?

Why do you think he used words like "cookie" at the end when trying to figure out a numerical problem?