With a lot of time on your hands due to the lockdown and lack of outdoor travel and play, why not invest it in expanding your knowledge with a dose of fun and games? We list five websites that offer videos and interactive activities on a range of topics.
Ted Ed
Ted Ed is a popular site offering videos on just about everything under the sun. Most videos are short and animated. They are created by students or education after in-depth research on the topic. The site allows you to create and submit videos of your own or nominate someone to do so.
The website as well as the videos on their YouTube channel are free to browse.
BrainPop
This website has interesting videos and interactive games and activities that let you explore different topics. Apart from videos on general subjects, the site has videos on Science, Social Studies, Math, and Engineering. The videos are usually animated, making them interesting, attractive and easy to understand.
Some videos on the site are free to browse, while others will require you to register.
Mocomi Kids
This is an Indian website with videos on interesting topics such as Indian mythology and history. Offering something for everyone, the site has games and interactive features such as recipes, poems, drawing and craft lessons designed to suit different age groups.
Once can browse through the videos for free, but registration is required to access printables, wallpapers and more.
TeacherTube
TeacherTube is like YouTube but for educational videos. The site has instructional videos on various topics. It also has videos uploaded by teachers around the world on specific subjects. The site is free to use for all. What sets it apart is the availability of audio and documents uploaded by individuals that can be browsed by anyone.
National Geographic Kids
This popular website has videos on travel, conservation, animals, and exploration among others. One can find videos by conservationists sharing their experiences in the wild, as well as several video series. Since most videos are short in duration, it is easy for you to browse multiple videos without getting bored.
Apart from videos, the site offers games and resources that can help you with homework. Their interactive world map section is worth exploring. The site is free to use for all.
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