Curated Video
Anemometer
“Anemometer” describes an anemometer and gives an example of how one can be created at home.
Curated Video
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent federal agency dedicated to the preservation of historic government records. With storage facilities across the United States, NARA's contents give us an insight into our...
Curated Video
Predicting Weather
Predicting Weather demonstrates how air pressure, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation determine the current weather.
Curated Video
Weather: How Do Meteorologists Predict It?
A video entitled “Weather: How Do Meteorologists Predict It?” which reviews six aspects of weather in order to demonstrate the complexities of measuring and predicting it.
Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Weather: Summing Up
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere. The factors that influence the atmosphere and cause weather are discussed. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other...
Mazz Media
Weather
This live-action video program is about weather. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
FuseSchool
Sound Wave Experiments
Sound Wave Experiments In this video, we are going to look at the factors that influence the speed of sound and how to measure it. We will look at sound waves in more detail in another video: Sound Waves Sound travels at about 340m/s in...
Visual Learning Systems
Forces in Fluids: Variations in Pressure
Upon viewing the Forces in Fluids video series, students will be able to do the following: Define fluids as substances that can easily flow and readily change shape. Explain that fluids flow because particles can easily move past each...
NASA
On a Mission: Season 3, Episode 7: Storm Warning
Get swept away as we fly into massive hurricanes, and hear how the rumblings of climate change will cause clouds to gather into ever more powerful storms.
Science360
Balance - Science of Speed
A racecar driver is like Goldilocks: The car always seems to be too loose or too tight. Getting the right balance is hard because the weight of the fuel changes and the tires wear during each green-flag run. Understanding the science is...
Visual Learning Systems
Observing Weather: Observing Air Pressure
Live-action weather footage helps students learn how they can observe the weather. Concepts and terminology: temperature, air pressure, weather systems, precipitation, and wind.
The Viral Fever
The Science Behind Airplane Food: Taste Buds, Cabin Pressure, and First Class Meals
Food Files, Series 3: We investigate the science behind airplane food and why it tastes so different up in the air. Discover how factors such as cabin pressure, dry air, and noise can affect our taste buds and how airline chefs try to...
Visual Learning Systems
Weather Around Us: Air Pressure
Upon viewing the Weather Around Us video series, students will be able to do the following: Define weather as the condition of the lower atmosphere close to Earth. Understand that weather is constantly changing. Understand that...
Curated Video
Understanding How Vacuum Cleaners Work
The video explains how a vacuum cleaner works by creating an area of low air pressure near the floor, which causes air and dirt particles to be sucked into the vacuum cleaner. The dirt particles are trapped inside a porous bag while the...
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 34, Science in the 2020s Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade.
Mazz Media
Way Cool Science II: All About Weather
Friendly and fun host Max Orbit asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. Viewers will come...
NASA
NASA | Afterschool Universe: Supernova Can Crunch
Afterschool Universe is an out-of-school-time astronomy program for middle school students that explores basic astronomy concepts through engaging hands-on activities and then takes participants on a journey through the Universe beyond...
Science360
Tires and Pressure - Science of Speed
NASCAR tires don't have "air pressure" because they're filled with nitrogen. The culprit responsible for increasing tire pressure during a race is friction. Using dry nitrogen gas helps the team predict how hot the tire will get and how...
Curated Video
How Does A Helicopter Work: Everything You Need To Know About Helicopters
A helicopter works on the principle of aerodynamic lift - an upwards force that opposes the weight of the helicopter and holds it the air. So how exactly do the rotors of helicopters help them fly? For any object to fly in the air, it...
Science ABC
What Happens if You Die in Space?
Depending on the circumstances of death in space, the body could be frozen, dried out, slowly rotting, or decomposing normally. With the increasing interest in space travel, it's important to consider the possibility of death in space...
Mazz Media
Bailey's Big Back Yard: Air and Wind
In this program, Bailey learns about the wind as he experiences it. With help from his magical magnifying glass, Bailey and viewers learn about the complexity of wind and air and they come to understand that air is moving all around us.
Science Buddies
How Empty Is an Empty Bottle?
Did you know that airplanes and sound have something in common? Can you guess what it might be? Air pressure! It is fascinating how air—something that is so fluid and invisible—can power an amazing number of fascinating phenomena. In...
Flipping Physics
What is Sound?
From a tuning fork, to a speaker in slow motion, this is a close look at what sound is. Both linear and spherical wave fronts are animated. The human audible range is demonstrated.
Science Buddies
Holes That Do Not Leak!
Did you know that at sea level there are about 15 pounds of air pressing on each square inch of your body? This air is very helpful in our daily lives. For example, this layer of air helps to keep the Earth from getting inhospitably cold...