What if science class felt less like studying out of a textbook and more like an unforgettable field trip? From viral glitter-bomb traps to backyard engineering marvels, former-NASA-engineer-turned-YouTuber Mark Rober has spent years proving that curiosity is contagious — and that the best way to teach science is to make it impossibly fun. In conversation with TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Rober shares how play, wonder and a healthy dose of mischief can transform the way kids learn … and gives a peek inside his plan to bring magic to every classroom in America. (This conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) (Recorded at TED Membership on July 29, 2026])
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@NolanIssacHicks
September 6, 2026 at 11:16 am
Best way to make learning fun is to sell your channel to private equity
@syedaghazala7274
September 6, 2026 at 11:35 am
Why has he not answered the question about screen?
@karenwagner6880
September 6, 2026 at 1:57 pm
@syedaghazala7274 I absolutely heard the answer. He’s contrasting engagement and independent exploration vs the “sage on a sage” model. Listen to the potential energy example. The kids figure out what factors affect the outcome. Then the teacher uses those examples to define terms like height and velocity. The kids are solidly engaged.
@MRWKFClark
September 6, 2026 at 1:14 pm
When someone is politically or financially motivated, you cannot trust anything they try and teach you. That trust is gone forever.
@Bythirteen
September 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” is the quote he attempted. 👍