SciShow
Gluten
Gluten is a sticky protein composite found in cereal grains. Hank gives us some insight into the importance of gluten in history, as well as its impact on health in our own time.
TED Talks
Julius Maada Bio: A vision for the future of Sierra Leone
When Julius Maada Bio first seized political power in Sierra Leone in 1996, he did so to improve the lives of its citizens. But he soon realized that for democracy to flourish, its foundation needs to be built on the will of the people....
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How sugar affects the brain - Nicole Avena
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of...
TED Talks
TED: My secret to creating real magic | Christina Tosi
In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk may make you hungry --...
Crash Course
Sampling Methods and Bias with Surveys - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about good and bad surveys. From user feedback surveys, telephone polls, and those questionnaires at your doctors office, surveys are everywhere, but with their ease to create and distribute, they're also...
Be Smart
The Cheerios Effect
Ever notice how cereal clumps up in your bowl, or how cereal sticks to the edges of the bowl? Bubbles in beverages do the same thing.You've probably seen this surface tension and buoyancy at work, but did you know there's some...
Be Smart
The Raisin Bran Effect
The bottom of the cereal box is a disappointing place. But at least now you know why. Where do you see the Brazil Nut Effect around you?
Curated Video
Math Curse
Hey everyone, and welcome back Math Defined! Today, we're diving into the hilarious and relatable world of "Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Ever feel like math is following you everywhere you go? Like you can't escape...
Curated Video
Why Was the 80s the Golden Age for Sugary Cereals?
Weird History Food is gonna get a bowl and some milk for this look back at the History of 80s Sugary Cereals. Thanks to some deregulation in the early 80s, kids saw a flood of delicious sugary cereals, often with movie or toy tie-ins,...
Curated Video
The Crunch Chronicles: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Your Favorite Breakfast Cereals
Join us on a fascinating journey to uncover how breakfast cereals are transformed from simple grains into the crunchy delights that populate our morning tables. This video takes you through the technological marvels and processes at a...
Curated Video
Science Experiment: Magnetic Corn Flakes
A quick experiment with magnetic cornflakes for a breakfast. If you read the label on the pack of corn flakes, you will see a list of vitamins and IRON. Magnet attracts that small amount of iron.
Curated Video
Tabouli: A Delicious Lebanese Salad and Meze Dish
Tabouli is a traditional Lebanese dish that has gained worldwide fame. This healthy salad features fresh parsley, mint, tomato, lemon juice, and olive oil, making it a refreshing and flavorful addition to any meal. Whether eaten on its...
Curated Video
Kendra Nicole's Big Birthday Surprise by Kendra Nicole Kreps
Kendra Nicole is turning eight years old today. She is very excited and has no idea what to expect. The minutes slowly turn to hours. Little does she know that a birthday surprise is coming her way. This interactive story is written for...
Curated Video
Fun with Static Electricity
Dr. Forrester defines static electricity by conducting a simple experiment using a balloon. She also identifies the two types of electricity by describing static electricity and current electricity.
Curated Video
Breakfast Foods In The United States
Weird History Food is serving you some breakfast. When you think of American breakfast food, what comes to mind? For many, it's likely things like cereal and milk, toast, eggs, and coffee. On weekends, there might be more elaborate...
Curated Video
What Is a Tuffet?
Miss Palomine recites the poem, “Little Miss Muffet” and explains that by looking at the illustrations, the student can figure out what a word means.
Curated Video
Sorting Food into Categories
Miss Palomine reviews the categories of the food pyramid. She then shows pictures of various kinds of food to the student and challenges him to put the food into the proper category.
Curated Video
1, 2, 3...
Miss Palomine references day 11’s lesson of order of events to instruct the student to learn the order of numbers: 1, 2, 3. She teaches the student the terms, “first,” “second” and “third.”
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Ich Esse Gern Äpfel und Bananen - Deutsch lernen
I started a Pandora station for children's songs and this song kept coming up. I thought it would be great to translate it to German to practice the German vowel sounds. If you want to see the English version of this video, click here:...
Curated Video
Don’t Waste That Waist
Coach Socrates and Miss Palomine identify various parts of the upper body. The coach gives a quick overview of the spine and the organs contained within the upper body. They then, including the student, perform some stretching and...
Curated Video
Socrates’s Snack Mix
Coach Socrates uses the Food Pyramid to remind the student that grains are an important part of a balanced diet. He teaches Miss Palomine how to make a delicious and nutritious cereal snack mix.
Curated Video
Be Grateful for Grains
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on grains.
Curated Video
What Did You Eat Today?
Miss Palomine introduces the Student to Food Detective Berry Blue. The detective talks about one of her recent cases, the case of the forgotten fruits and vegetables. The detective then encourages your student to conduct his own...
Curated Video
What’s in Our Food?
Food Detective Berry Blue compares two breakfast cereals by comparing their labels. The Food Detective explains which are healthy ingredients and which are not. She then asks the student to choose the healthier breakfast cereal.