Cafe | Smrt English

Your Planet News #1

Youth Culture Geography News Youth 110 Youth 115

We have stories from Brazil, Italy, and the UK.

Tardigrades

Youth Animals History Nature Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Have you ever heard of a moss piglet or water bear? You may know them better as tardigrades, renowned for being incredibly tough.

The Engineering Process

Youth Process Engineering Science Youth 110 Youth 115 Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Sabrina talks to us about the Engineering Process and why we should do things in order, as well as many of the questions we should ask along the way.

Reading Through Touch

Youth Charity Disability News Reading Youth 110 Youth 115

One charity is giving blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to experience the joys of reading through touch.

Writing Professional Emails

Youth Communication Education How-to Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

In this computer skills lesson, students will learn the etiquette rules for writing a professional email.

What's An Engineer?

Youth Careers Engineering Youth 110 Youth 115 Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Sabrina talks about what engineers do and why they do it!

The First (And Only) Cat In Space

Youth Animals Science Space Technology Youth 110 Youth 115

You might not have heard of Félicette, who in 1963 became the first -- and so far only -- cat to go to space.

How To Make Paint Pigments From Stones

Youth Art History Women Work Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Anita Chowdry demonstrates the traditional method of creating blue pigment from lapis lazuli and green pigment from malachite stones.

Why No Polar Pineapples?

Youth Geography Agriculture Environment Nature Science Youth 110 Youth 115 Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Sabrina chats about how the tilt of the Earth makes for both prime and not-so-prime growing conditions for things like pineapples.

Strange News: April 2025

Youth News World Youth 110 Youth 115

Strange news from around the world.

Are We All Breathing Badly?

Youth Breathing Health Wellness Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

How do you know if you're breathing right? Here's how you can optimize your breathing.

Seasons And The Sun

Youth Astronomy Nature Science Youth 110 Youth 115 Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Sabrina talks about how the Earth's tilt is responsible for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Canadian Spotted Lake

Youth Geology Nature Travel World Youth 110 Youth 115

This lake in Canada sports a stunning summer look - spots!

Crocs' Transformative History

Youth Business History Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

In this animated explainer, MoMA curator Paola Antonelli covers the history of Crocs’s remarkable transformation.

Weathering And Erosion

Youth Environment Geology Weather Youth 110 Youth 115 Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Sabrina gives us a real-world example of how the Hydrosphere and Geosphere affect each other in the form of Weathering and Erosion.

World Environmental News

Youth Animals Environment News World Youth 110 Youth 115

Jenny brings us our weekly round up of environmental news from around the world.

How Does Extreme Heat Affect Your Body?

Youth Education Environment Health Weather Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Explore how heat waves affect the body, what levels of extreme heat we can survive, and what you can do to manage high temperatures.

Tiny Bossy Piglet

Youth Animals Funny Nature Youth 110 Youth 115

This tiny piglet thinks he’s a giant and loves picking on everyone on the farm!

What On Earth?!

Youth Education Science Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats with us about how two of the spheres do, in fact, work together.

Writing A Short Story: Reflection

Youth Creativity How-to Writing Youth 120 Youth 125 Youth 130

Part five of the challenge of writing your own short story.

Do Animals Dream?

Youth Animals Biology Youth 110 Youth 115

Are you wondering, “Do animals dream?” This question came from Peyton, a student from the United States.