Instructional Video2:41
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Culturing Microorganisms Part 1

9th - 12th Standards
An informative video explains how to culture microorganisms such as bacteria in a petri dish as part of the Fuse School playlist. It focuses on the need for nutrients and a proper temperature, which varies based on the location and...
Instructional Video3:04
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Mitosis—Stages of Mitosis

9th - 12th Standards
Three hundred million cells die and are replaced every minute. An interesting Fuse School video focuses on mitosis, the process of cell division that produces identical copies of the cell. It highlights each of the key stages:...
Instructional Video2:58
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Structure of Bacteria

9th - 12th Standards
Your body contains more than 10 times the number of bacterial cells than human cells. Show your class an informative Fuse School video that outlines the structure of bacteria. The engaging resource also discusses the harmful bacteria in...
Instructional Video4:30
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How Enzymes Denature

9th - 12th Standards
A Fuse School video describes the optimal conditions for enzymes. It covers temperature, pH, and concentration as factors.
Instructional Video3:16
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Intro to Cells: Animal, Plant, Nerve and Red Blood Cells

6th - 12th Standards
Throw your dendrites in the air and wave 'em like you just don't care! An excellent video in the Fuse School playlist explains the parts and functions of cells. It describes their structures, functions, and specialties.
Instructional Video3:52
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Transport in Cells: Diffusion and Osmosis

9th - 12th Standards
Do cells breathe? An installment in the Fuse School series of videos describes how cells take in the nutrients they need and release the waste they don't need. It highlights the process of diffusion and osmosis.
Instructional Video2:32
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Transport in Cells: Active Transport

9th - 12th Standards
Human kidneys use active transport to hold on to glucose and sodium ions inside the kidneys. Another installment of the Fuse School playlist introduces active transport in cells. It describes why it is necessary and the unique process...
Instructional Video3:21
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What Is Blood?

6th - 12th Standards
Blood makes up approximately seven percent of the weight of each human, but what is blood? As part of the Fuse School Biology playlist, the video describes the four components of blood. It offers descriptions of what they look like as...
Instructional Video11:48
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

How Evolution Works

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Evolution remains a hotly debated topic in society—except among scientists. A progressive video explains the process of evolution from multiple points of view. It focuses on animals and the benefits of evolution to every population over...
Instructional Video7:21
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Solar System—Our Home in Space

9th - Higher Ed Standards
The first man-made object to enter space happened in 1942; just 71 years later, we sent the first object outside the entire solar system. The video introduces the solar system, starting with the sun. It covers each planet, the more...
Instructional Video7:22
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Everything You Need to Know About Planet Earth

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Earth provides all of the systems needed for life, and how it does that is very complex. The video explains how Earth got here and what makes it special. It details its layers, the atmosphere, and human's place on the planet.
Instructional Video5:11
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Atoms As Big As Mountains—Neutron Stars Explained

9th - Higher Ed Standards
What is the densest object in the universe? Neutron stars claim many unique properties—including the title of densest object—that are extreme, even for our universe. The video explains how neutron stars form and why it is important for...
Instructional Video5:31
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Ebola Virus Explained—How Your Body Fights For Survival

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Most realize that Ebola is deadly and highly contagious, but what exactly does it do to your body? The video offers a look at how Ebola spreads through your body systems. It includes how each part of the immune system responds.
Instructional Video4:58
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small

9th - Higher Ed Standards
The hydrogen in your body is exactly the same as the hydrogen in the sun. The video explains just how small an atom is and offers comparisons, such as the one above, to help facilitate understanding. It also presents the current model of...
Instructional Video5:34
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Measles Explained—Vaccinate or Not?

9th - Higher Ed Standards
The measles virus travels through air and lives for two hours, making it more contagious than the flu. The video explains what measles does once it enters a body. It covers the spread of the virus and the body's immune system response.
Instructional Video3:47
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

3 Reasons Why Nuclear Energy Is Awesome!—Part 3

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Nuclear energy saves more lives than it harms. A powerful video explains the great things about nuclear energy and why we should increase nuclear power plants. It highlights the benefits for global warming and a new way to make nuclear...
Instructional Video4:44
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Nuclear Energy Explained: How does it work?—Part 1

9th - Higher Ed Standards
In 1942, scientists first observed the first man-made nuclear reactor. The video introduces the history of nuclear energy from military development through today. It highlights the types of nuclear reactors built and the reasons as well...
Instructional Video6:12
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Death Of Bees Explained—Parasites, Poison and Humans

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Maybe instead of humans dying off from a war, they will die as a result of a lack of food. The video discusses this possibility and why it is becoming more likely. It explains the importance of bees and the many different ways humans...
Instructional Video4:39
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

What Is Light?

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Why is light like the Navy? Because they both travel at c. The video explains what light is and what makes visible light different from the rest of the light spectrum. Scholars finish the video enLIGHTened about the concept.
Instructional Video5:56
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Black Holes Explained—From Birth to Death

9th - Higher Ed Standards
If a black hole suddenly replaced our sun, would we be sucked into it? The video answers this question and many others about black holes. It details the life cycle of a black hole and what would happen if you went into one.
Instructional Video5:51
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Last Star in the Universe—Red Dwarfs Explained

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Up to 75 percent of the stars in the Milky Way are red dwarfs, yet we can't see any from Earth. The video explains what makes red dwarf stars unique. It highlights the potential for finding aliens or a planet humans could live on once...
Instructional Video5:26
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Space Elevator – Science Fiction or the Future of Mankind?

9th - Higher Ed Standards
In 1895, Konstantin Tiolkovsky proposed the concept of a space elevator. It's now over 100 years later and scientists working toward the concept still aren't sure it is possible. The video explains the concept, the benefit, and the many...
Instructional Video16:04
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever—CRISPR

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Scientists may have the technology to cure diseases, including cancer in the near future, but at what cost? The video explains genetic engineering that could deadly cure diseases. It highlights the benefits while also weighing the risks.
Instructional Video7:04
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Genetic Engineering and Diseases—Gene Drive and Malaria

9th - Higher Ed Standards
One thousand children die every day from malaria. Scientists now have the ability to stop this, but the ethical concerns worry many. The video explains both sides of the argument and the amazing science making it all possible.