Curated Video
Invention and evolution of the microscope
Since the invention of the first light microscope, microscopy has evolved so much. We are now able to see things at an atomic level. In this video, we will learn who invented the light microscope and the many other breakthroughs that...
Bedtime History
Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
Curated Video
Space
Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.
Curated Video
The Renaissance
A video entitled "The Renaissance" exploring several artistic and scientific advancements made during the Renaissance.
Mazz Media
The Renaissance (An Introduction)
The period of history between the 14th and 17th century became known as the Renaissance—a word that means revival or rebirth. Itt is considered one of most important events in European history and it has had a lasting influence on...
Curated Video
How Our Brain Perceives Light and Dark
This video explores the fascinating phenomenon of how our perception of light and dark objects can be influenced by the background they are presented on.
Curated Video
Planets: From Ancient Beliefs to Modern Discoveries
From the ancient beliefs of Earth being the center of the solar system to the discovery of other planets orbiting the Sun, we delve into the history and classification of these celestial bodies. A planet is an astronomical or celestial...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Telescopes: From Galileo to Hubble
People have been looking at outer space through telescopes since the time of Galileo. Learn how telescopes work and how they have expanded what we know about our solar system.
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Galileo Galilei
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
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How Thermometers Measure Temperature
In this video, we learn about the history and functionality of thermometers. From Galileo Galilei's Thermoscope to today's alcohol or mercury-filled thermometers, we explore how temperature is measured using the movement of a colored...
Curated Video
The Mechanics of Pendulum Clocks
This video offers a concise explanation of how pendulum clocks work, focusing on the role of the pendulum and its interaction with the gears of the clock. It highlights the energy conversion involved and how the pendulum regulates the...
Mazz Media
Physics
This live-action video program is about the word Physics. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Physics through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Star-gazing brings Vatican astronomers 'closer to God'
VOICED: Star-gazing brings Vatican astronomers 'closer to God'
AFP News Agency
CLEAN: Star-gazing brings Vatican astronomers 'closer to God'
CLEAN: Star-gazing brings Vatican astronomers 'closer to God'
SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
A scientific video focuses on ten famous inventions and the person credited with inventing each one. Then it describes the bigger picture of each invention and how it relied on those before them and around them.
Curated OER
Exploring Our Backyard, The Solar System - Part 1/2
A charming narrator introduces viewers to the wonders and history of our own solar system. A full explanation describing the birth of our sun, planets, and entire solar system. This is the first part of a two-part series on our solar...
Crash Course
The Scientific Methods: Crash Course History of Science #14
How do we know what we know? Examine the asker of this, and many other questions, during the 14th installment in a 15-part History of Science video series. The narrator explains the important contributions made by Galileo, Bacon, and...
Crash Course
The New Astronomy: Crash Course History of Science #13
Sword duels, religious unrest, war—who says science is boring? Aspiring astronomers discover fascinating facts about the famous scientists that dared challenge the accepted model of the solar system in the 13th video of a 16-part History...
PBS
The Speed of Light is NOT About Light
Just when you thought you had this figured out! Engage young physicists in an interesting look at the nature of a universal constant with a video, part of a PBS playlist on space time and measurement....
Biography
Galileo- Mini Biography
The importance of Galileo to modern science is the focus of a short video that recognizes his major achievements.
Curated OER
Discoveries about our Sun
Learn how sun spots observed by Galileo sparked interest in the sun that continues today. Sun spots, solar wind, new discoveries, and space exploration of the sun are all covered in this informative video. This clip would be a great...
Bozeman Science
What is Physics?
Name that physicist! In the video lesson, Mr. Andersen introduces scholars to the classical physicists that began the branch of science called physics. He also explains the different branches of physics and talks about how to use science...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Galileo's Thought Experiment
How can Earth move through space without our feeling its motion? This video segment adapted from NOVA answers this question by dramatizing one of Galileo's thought experiments. [2:42]