Homeschooling? If you're looking for educational videos for teenagers YouTube, we recommend the following 10 Educational YouTube Videos for teens. We've rounded up teen friendly homeschool videos in science, history, health and wellness, and internet safety. Many of them are filmed or acted out by real teenagers. Enjoy!
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10 Amazing Science Tricks Using Liquid
Teenagers are fascinated by unusual and different tricks and/or oddities. This is a great way to teach science while keeping their attention.
A Glimpse Of Teenage Life In Ancient Rome
This animated video shows how teenagers had different lives in ancient times. It's a good way to learn social history and the hard times teenagers went through on a completely different level than today.
Teenage Anxiety
These days, teenage anxiety is common. This video helps teens realize they aren't alone.
Self Control Video
This video on self-control shows teens how not to give into impulses and how to do the right thing. It's filmed in a funny way that will keep their attention.
Managing Anger & Fears
Teaches teens how to manage their emotions and shows teens they aren't alone
Communication Skills For Teens
This is a good video to help teens prepare for future job interviews.
"What Would You Do"
An informative drug & alcohol awareness PSA. This YouTube video was made to educate students on the dangers of teen alcohol and drug abuse.
An informative drug & alcohol awareness PSA. This YouTube video was made to educate students on the dangers of teen alcohol and drug abuse.
Harmful Effects Of Tobacco On The Human Body
Perfect for teens feeling peer pressure to smoke.
Top 5 Food Mistakes Teenagers Make
Teen interviews- an educational video on the importance of food 
for health and well-being.
for health and well-being.
Dangers Of Social Media For Teens
This video is an educational experiment on what someone can find about you online in only 6 clicks. Learn tips on how to guard yourself on social media
and use it safely.
and use it safely.
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Homeschool Videos for Teens.
Homeschool Math Classes Online
If you're looking for math for homeschoolers online, you'll want to check out Make Math More Fun by Shenek Altson. She teaches homeschool math classes online. Check out her guest post to make math more fun by playing simple math games. Enjoy!
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 Make Math More Fun by Playing Simple Math GamesKeep It Simple Mommy
As a homeschool mom, if I don’t get anything else done in a day, I like to get some type of reading and math done, because I know those two subjects form the foundation of so many other things. For me, I’ve seen just how beneficial being good in math is, particularly as a homeschooling mom who sometimes needs to help out financially. There’s always someone who needs a math tutor! But many times our kids don’t see the benefit of being a Math Ninja
 , and they need a lot of convincing that this subject is worth spending tons of time on. So, what can we do to help them learn a subject that has gotten a bad wrap for being boring and tough at the same time? Play simple math games with your kids. Make math fun through games! And you don’t have to come up with these complex, mind blowing games. You’ll be amazed at how much fun you can have with your kids playing simple games .
I find that one of the best ways to make math more fun is by using games
 . It’s amazing that our young children love spending time with us. I’ve heard that one day this may change, but for right now, one of the number one things my kids like to do, is to spend time with me. And they really enjoy it when we are able to play a fun game together during this time. A huge tip though is to keep things simple. As a homeschooling mommy who has other subjects to cover, lunch to fix, dinner to start prepping, errands to run, bills to send off, appointments to make, you already have a lot of things on your plate. So having simple go-to games that you can play with your kids on a regular basis, can help you to make math more fun while not having to re-invent the wheel (because no one has time for that.)
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. My kids are not the type of kids who generally like to color, but they enjoyed playing this fast paced game. What I did was take two 
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| Airbrush Marker Set, Money and Time Flashcards, Fraction Spinners, Ruler Tape, and World Map. |
Last year, both kids attended Indiana Connections Academy online. We started our homeschool journey with them and after a few years of homeschooling on our own, decided to enroll again. It allowed both kids to take assessment tests. We discovered they both had jumped another grade level. However, Mayhem had some math learning disabilities and special needs.
Homeschool Curriculum Resources
Connections Academy was great about testing her and getting her the help she needed, but this year we decided it would be better to once again go it on our own. This way, we can better address her mathematics learning gaps.
So, Jake will attend INCA as a 9th grader... Did you get that? He's officially in high school this year. Yikes! Mayhem is officially a 7th grader. By age, they should be in 5th and 7th. Which makes me skeptical about that assessed math disability.
There's certainly an issue, but she works very well at 4th & 5th grade level math. Her language arts assessment was college level and science and social studies were all above grade level, which is why they placed her in the 6th grade last year.
Homeschooling on our own allows us to tailor the curriculum to her specific grade level needs. We are using MobyMax to help with that. MobyMax finds and corrects learning gaps.
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| Tri-Facta math game for multiplication and division memory. |
We ordered this educational math game, Tri-Facta, from OT. It's sort of like Scrabble for numbers. Even though Jake is a math whiz, he enjoyed the game.
It's a nice alternative to flashcards. We also got Time and Money flashcards, cool ruler tape, and fraction spinners. Everything You Need to Ace Math in one Big Fat Notebook is an awesome math book for reluctant mathematicians. It's written in note taking form and explains math concepts in a fun, easy to understand manner. Click here to find the resources at Oriental Trading.
If your kids like to color, this World Chart map (pictured below) is a great supplemental activity for geography and social studies. It comes with a booklet of facts. The idea is to find the fact's map location and then color it. We also got an airbrush set for future art lessons.
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| Social Studies Lesson: Color Chart the World Map. |
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| Social Studies Resource from MindWare, Color Chart Map. |
Just for fun, Teacher a.k.a. Mom, drug the kiddos out of bed for a 'I just woke up' shot to share on social media. Everyone always shares their back to school first day of school pictures and we didn't want to be left out.
For us, the first day of school means getting up a little earlier- okay, a lot earlier, but not as early as a traditional school day. No new haircuts, no new backpacks, no new shoes, no new school clothes. Just old pajamas. Well, really, old comfy clothes for sleeping. No matching necessary. We'll get dressed if we run out of food and need to make a trip to the grocery store. A trip to a fast food restaurant doesn't require getting dressed...
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Homeschool Families Get Organized Tips
Homeschooling! Whether you are just starting out, or you've been at it for awhile, you know the importance of getting your homeschool family organized. You've got curriculum to store, ideas to keep track of, assignments, art work, transcripts, oh my! What's a busy homeschool parent to do? Kids, you need to stay organized too! We've scoured the web and our favorite homeschool blogs to find the best homeschool organization tips. Enjoy!
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Jobs for Autism?
If you have Autism or know someone who does, the idea of a job may seem daunting or impossible. Just like anyone else, you can make your own destiny. That is exactly what the family behind Crafter's for Life did. They created Autism jobs and in doing so, they are promoting Autism Awareness. You can support Autism by purchasing an item handcrafted by people with Autism. Enjoy!
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Willingness is a Choice Quote
"The capacity to learn is a gift. The ability to learn is a skill. The willingness to learn is a choice." What a great quote about learning. Make the right choice and be open to learning and it will change your life! Not everyone is given the gift of a capacity to learn, don't waste it. This is an educational quote to share on Facebook or in the classroom. Enjoy!
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Elementary and Middle School Activities for President's Day
The Inauguration is over, now it's time to plan for President's Day. President's Day doesn't have to be boring! You can perform a fun classroom skit, visit a local President's home or birthplace, watch a video about presidents, and even make a cute presidential paper bag puppet and have a puppet show. No matter the age of your students, we've got some fun activities for you to do to celebrate President's Day. Enjoy!
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Get Ready for Back to School with an HP Wifi Printer and Free Calendar Printables
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Whether you are a college student, a homeschooler, or busy at a brick mortar high school, you can't escape back to school prep. We've got a free back to school prep to do list and fill-in-the-blank calendar printables to help you get organized. What is the best way to print our free monthly calendar printables?
With an HP All-in-One Printer with wifi , of course. Wifi printers are the bomb! You can even print from your smart phone. Enjoy!
Free Homeschool Lesson Plans and Curriculum Resources We've Tried
Disclaimer: This is my homeschooling journey story. To avoid my open letter to future homeschoolers and the homeschool haters, just scroll down to the bottom for the free homeschool lesson plans and curriculum resources. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Enjoy!
Fun Rosa Parks Bus Companion Story with Activities
Who was Rosa Parks? What did she do? In honor of Black History Month, here's a fun lesson with activities about Rosa Parks. We've included a book that works for all ages, I am Rosa Parks, and fun ideas for the classroom or for a family fun night. Enjoy! |
| Rosa Parks Bus Story: Videos and Activities. |
The Story of Rosa Parks from Scholastics.com
Rosa Parks Bio and Lessons for Middle School
Rosa Parks Bus Worksheet for Older Kids
Bus Coloring Sheet
Bus Craft Printable
Rosa Parks History Game
Rosa Parks Recipes
Brainpop Videos (requires a password):
Rosa Parks Video for Early Elementary
Civil Rights Video for Kids
Here's a video about the Rosa Parks Bus Boycott:
Listen to the I am Rosa Parks* story here:
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Lesson Plans for Dictionary Skills
When is Dictionary Day? Dictionary Day is October 16. What is Dictionary Day? It is a day designed to honor the creator of our modern dictionary, Noah Webster. Dictionary Day is a great opportunity to teach children about dictionary use and brush up on those skills. It is also a great day to learn a new word! Use this lesson plan for Dictionary Day to celebrate this special holiday. Have a great Dictionary Day. Enjoy!
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| Dictionary Lesson Plan for Dictionary Day October 16. |
- Start your lesson with a fun dictionary game.
- Brainpop Subscribers (you can sometimes find passwords online) can watch a fun video on the dictionary. Be sure to do the quiz too!
- Who was Noah Webster?
- What is a lexicographer? (Write your answer in your journal or in a Google Doc that you share with your teacher.)
- Do a search to find the 10 newest dictionary words. (Write your answer in your journal or in a Google Doc that you share with your teacher.)
- Webster's is the most well known dictionary. Can you name another dictionary? (Write your answer in your journal or in a Google Doc that you share with your teacher.)
- Print out this Dictionary Graphic Organizer Worksheet or complete it online, and share it with your teacher.
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| Graphic Organizer for Dictionary Skills. |
Merriam Webster's Elementary Dictionary*
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Fun Lessons and Activities about Genetics
Science is fun with lessons and games! These genetics activities for elementary and middle school (suitable for high school too), will teach you about Punnet Squares, DNA, RNA, and more. Be sure to click all of the links, and do the activities. In our homeschool class, we start the lesson on Monday and work through the week doing the experiments and lessons. Don't miss the just for fun section at the end. Watch how Game Theory discovers the parents of Princess Peach. Enjoy!
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| Genetics Activities for Elementary: Lessons and Games. |
First, learn about Probability:
Brainpop Subscribers can learn more here: Basic Probabilty for Elementary.
Print (or do the work online) this Probability Worksheet and this Names Probability Chart.
Preview what you know with these questions about genetics. When you get there, hover over each question to reveal the answer.
More about Gregor Mendel. What traits are dominant?
Start with this FREE Movie on Genetics and Heredity from Brainpop. Do the activities here: Traits Graphic Organizer. Be sure to click through the 3 tabs and do all activities. You can fill out the chart and vocabulary on the screen and then save it and send a copy to your teacher or homeschool instructor. (Mom?)
Take this quiz from BrainPop: Online Genetics Quiz.
Watch the video, and learn What is a Punnet Square.
Scholastics Video on Heredity.
Hand Clasping Experiment
Have you ever folded your hands together by interlocking your fingers? Do it now without thinking about it. Which thumb is on top – left or your right? A study found that 55% place their left thumb on top, and 45% place their right thumb on top. The other 1% have no preference!
University of Utah shares this Downloadable PDF about dominant and recessive traits. This information is a solid background for a genetics lesson. You'll also find a fun game to learn about genetics.
Watch this Video, The Story of Fido, about DNA and then do the following lesson.
This is a fun lesson to learn about traits. The printable PDF to Make your own Dog Recipe (with DNA) is also form UU.
Play a Free Online Game about Dog breeding.
Science Lab: Genetics with Pasta (Free Printable PDF from University of Washington)
Tip: We're always looking for uses for our leftover Halloween or Easter Candy, so we used different candies in place of the colored pasta. It saves time, reuses, and you can eat it if you want.
What is DNA? Once on the page, click through at the bottom to learn about genetic engineering and more.
Watch this fun Video about DNA. Then do the FYI segment. At the top of the FYI, you'll see images; click each one to learn more. Now, do all the tabs of the DNA activities.
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| Find out: What is RNA? at Brainpop.com |
Click over to What is RNA? to read about it. If you want to do the activities and watch the video, you'll have to subscribe. If you are a Brainpop subscriber, be sure to watch the video and take a quiz.
Can you answer these questions about RNA?
Review, All About Genetics. When you pop over click the speaker to hear the article.
Just for Fun
Game Theory: Rosalina and Mario Genetics. Peach is her mother, who is her father? Learn about DNA with Super Mario Bros. and Punnet Squares.
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Get Fit with this Creative Physical Education Easter Egg Hunt for Parties or PE Class
This Egg Hunt isn't just for Easter. Add physical fitness to your family get together, birthday party, gym class, or homeschool PE. Hide the eggs outdoors, and then hide physical fitness activities inside each egg. Make a game out of working out! In the video below, we improvised and had fun turning exercise into a fitness game that got the whole "family" involved. Enjoy!
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Cave Study Lesson for Homeschooling Grade 3, 4, 5, 6 and up.
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| Homeschooling Online: Cave Study Lesson. |
Elementary Earth Science: Grades 3-6
Cave Study
Optional Group Activity:
Watch The Cave of Forgotten Dreams (Netflix) Documentary Movie on the oldest human painted images known to man. This is a full-length, artsy, feature film.
Educational Technology Component
Do an internet search for the following terms. Define in your own words.
Karst
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Speleologist_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Spelunking__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Speleologist_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Spelunking__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Stalactites___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Stalagmites__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paleontologist________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mathematics Component
Plot the following terms on the timeline:
Ice Age, Stone Age, Cretaceous, First Neanderthals
65,000,000 B.C. _____1,000,000 B.C. _____250,000 B.C. _____ 30,000 B.C. _____10,000 B.C. _____5000 B.C. _____2500 B.C. _____1000 A.D.
Making Connections
When did the horse first appear in cave paintings? What did the earliest ancestor of the horse resemble in size? When did this animal live? Plot it on the timeline.
Language Arts Component
Write (Draw) a simple story describing how you acquired breakfast. What did you eat? Was it a feast or were you still hungry after you ate? Use cave painting symbols and make a key so others can interpret your work.
Science Component
List five things that inhabit caves today.
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Field Trip Op: Learn about the Endangered Bats in Indiana at Sodalis Park.
Art Component
Science Fair
Art History Just for Fun Online Games and Movies
Watch The Croods or Ice Age.
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Science Project: Make a Cave Diorama
Print this! Free Cave Lesson Printable
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