TED Talks
Nalini Nadkarni: Life science in prison
Nalini Nadkarni challenges our perspective on trees and prisons -- she says both can be more dynamic than we think. Through a partnership with the state of Washington, she brings science classes and conservation programs to inmates, with...
SciShow
8 Boss Invertebrates That Eat Whatever They Want
Even if you’re tiny, you can still be fierce. Here are 8 little invertebrates who punch above their weight class at dinner time. CHAPTERS View all DRAGONFLIES 0:46 REGAL JUMPING SPIDER 1:43 EPOMIS BEETLES 2:49 PRAYING MANTIS 4:34 BOBBIT...
SciShow
Your Pee is Pollution
Ever wonder what happens after you flush? You should, because your pee is causing problems! Hank talks about how, and why, human waste is having weird effects on the natural world. We're talking homicidal fish and hermaphroditic frogs...
SciShow
These Frogs Hide Thanks to Transparent Skin
Hanging out in the trees of Central and South America are some frogs with pretty unusual coloration. Which is to say, parts of them have no color at all. Their bellies are completely see-through!
SciShow
Noise Pollution Is a Bigger Deal Than Youd Think
Humans make a lot of noise! Transportation, industries, & how we work and play in natural spaces all have an impact on the sound we put out every day, and all this noise pollution is disrupting how animals use sound to communicate.
SciShow
Dangerous Soaps: How Animals Use Surfactants
When you think of surfactants, you might think of soaps, detergents and other man-made chemicals. But it turns out that some other animals utilize their own versions of these sudsy molecules.
SciShow Kids
Frog or Toad?
Frogs are really cool! They can jump high, swim fast, and their skin is super slimy! But frogs have some less-slimy, less-hoppy relatives that are just as cool: toads! Join Jessi and squeaks to learn the big and little differences...
SciShow Kids
Meat-Eating Plants
Many animals eat plants, but did you know some plants eat animals? Jessi and Squeaks explore some of their favorite meat eating plants!
Curated Video
Carnivora Order: Raccoons, Mongooses, Skunks, and Weasels
In this video, we explore the Carnivora order and focus on three fascinating animals: raccoons, mongooses, and skunks. We learn about their habitats, physical characteristics, behaviors, and dietary preferences. From the adaptable...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Toads: Nocturnal Creatures and Fascinating Adaptations
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of toads, nocturnal creatures with rough, dry skin and large protruding eyes. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their ability to walk instead of jump and their use of...
Curated Video
Poison Arrow Frog
This brightly-coloured frog lays its eggs on the ground and must climb high into the rainforest canopy to transport its young to a watery nursery. How? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Poison arrow frogs have poisonous skin,...
Curated Video
Invading Animals: The Cane Toad
In the early 20th Century, the South American cane toad was introduced to Australia to eat beetles which were destroying the sugar crop. But once in the wild the toads did more harm than good. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The...
Curated Video
What is an Amphibian?
An introduction to amphibian life. How do amphibians differ from other land vertebrates? And why they are still so dependent on water to survive? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Amphibians follow a two-stage life cycle: a...
Curated Video
Humans and other animals' needs – True or false
True or false ... Frogs drink water? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Humans' and other animals' needs Learning Points Frogs absorb water through their skin. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine...
Curated Video
Vertebrates – What happens next?
The gliding tree frog leaps into the air ... what happens next? Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section of film is played and the children have to guess what...
Fun Kids
Little Monsters: Unit 2 Blue Book
An English lesson based on pets for kindergarten children. Little Monsters: Blue Book Unit 2, taken from our series of textbooks for kindergarten children, 'Little Monsters'.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Poison Dart Frog?
This video is answering the question of what is a poison dart frog.
Curated Video
British Wildlife: Common Toad
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Common Toad in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.
Curated Video
British Wildlife: Newts
There are three native newt species in the UK; smooth, palmate and great crested newts. Smooth newts are the most widespread species, common throughout the UK. They are most active around dusk and dawn, feeding on a wide variety of...
Curated Video
Common Toads: The Complete Guide
Common Toads are a toad species found throughout the UK. Watch the complete Common Toad guide to learn all about these beautiful toads and where to find them. Whilst on location at Totternhoe Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, I encounter...
Curated Video
Pictographs
Mr. Addit reviews the tally chart and then explains that data can also be represented by a pictograph. He then reviews the elements of a pictograph and shows how to read and create one.
Curated Video
Calculating the Area
Mr. Addit explains how to calculate the area of a square and a rectangle.
Curated Video
What do Animals do in Winter?
In this video, your little ones will learn about hibernation, some animals that hibernate during winter and how they prepare for hibernating throughout the long winter months. Also, how some animals adapt or migrate during winter. This...
Brave Wilderness
Pink Creature from Down Under! (Rare Turtle Frog)
It’s pink, pudgy, and super rare! In this video the crew travels over 12,000 miles so Mark Vins can try to accomplish a childhood dream of catching the pink creature from down under - the one and only Turtle Frog. We Found It This video...