Curated Video
The Wright Bros for Kids
Learn more about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented flight along with those who inspired them like Otto Lilienthal, the German inventor.
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Polar Bears: Surviving in the Arctic
This video explores the fascinating world of polar bears, the largest living land carnivore and the only bear species classified as a marine mammal. It delves into their unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and the challenges they...
Curated Video
World War Two
Dr. Forrester describes the conditions that led to World War Two and how the United States once again became involved. She discusses the aftermath of World War Two and how the United States economy saw the greatest growth in U.S. history.
Curated Video
Wind Turbines: Harnessing the Power of the Wind for Renewable Energy
Wind turbines are giant futuristic windmills that use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine, which then powers a generator to produce clean and renewable energy. Wind power is...
Great Big Story
Skytyping, The Stinis family's aerial legacy
Discover how the Stinis family revolutionized skywriting with SkyTypers, creating messages as tall as the Empire State Building.
Curated Video
Journey to the West: The Oregon Trail and the American Dream
"The Oregon Trail was a vital route that facilitated the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s. Over 400,000 pioneers embarked on this treacherous journey, facing challenges such as crossing rivers, rugged terrains, and...
Science ABC
What Happens if An Airplane Gets Struck by Lightning?
Lightning strikes on airplanes are not as rare as one might think. In fact, almost every commercial jet is struck by lightning at least once a year! There is a good chance that you’ve been in one when it was struck by lightning; you...
Curated Video
Animals Help Human Problems
The video “Animals Help Human Problems” explains biomimicry and gives examples of how humans have copied animal traits to solve problems.
Curated Video
Transportation in Communities
This video introduces your student to different forms of transportation.
Weatherthings
Vapor Trails
Vapor Trails are skinny lines of clouds made by airplanes, but not on purpose. They can spread out to become regular Cirrus Clouds and block some sunlight or trap some heat rising from Earth. We see vapor trails more than ever before,...
Physics Girl
Are planes safe during COVID?
How likely are you to get sick on an airplane? How safe are airplanes? The science of ventilation and bioaerosol research.
Curated Video
Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about your interests. The importance of selecting non-fiction topics with factual resources is emphasized, and the three...
Healthcare Triage
What Kills Us? How We Understand Risk.
One of the things that baffles me about people is how they completely misunderstand risk. Lots of my friends panic about things that have no real chance of killing them, but ignore the things that will. This can lead us to make...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Steven Smith: NASA in Silicon Valley Podcast
A conversation with Steven Smith, Associate Director for International Space Station Science Directorate at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Throwback Thursday Featuring Veteran Astronaut Steve Smith
The rebroadcast of a conversation with veteran astronaut Steven Smith, former Associate Director for International Space Station Science Directorate at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Mediacorp
Exploring the Safety of Low-Cost Airlines
In this video, the narrator explores the common concern of whether budget airlines are safe to fly with. He interviews the group head of safety at Air Asia to address these concerns. The video emphasizes the importance of researching...
Mediacorp
Making a Preflight Safety Video
In this video, a veteran producer discusses the importance of engaging and informative pre-flight safety videos. He emphasizes the need to combine humor with the message to ensure passengers understand the consequences of not following...
The Wall Street Journal
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Air Travel's Long-Term Future
Scott Kirby discusses the impact of Covid-19 on the company and shares his views on whether business travel will return to pre-pandemic levels.
Mediacorp
Flight SQ368: Surviving an Airplane Accident
In this video, Noor Mastura recounts her experience as a passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight that caught fire shortly after takeoff. Airline Safety part 1/5
Curated Video
B2 English Listening Practice - Airplanes and Flying
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for intermediate and upper intermediate-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks in a natural way about the topic of airplanes and flying. The subtitles...
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...
FuseSchool
Uses of Aluminium
Learn the basics about aluminium - anodising it and the uses of aluminium, when learning about metals and their reactivity as a part of environmental chemistry. Aluminium is a very reactive metal. It's protective layer of oxide is very...
TLDR News
Virgin Atlantic In COVID Danger: Branson Requests £500M Government Support - TLDR News
With his airline on the brink of major issues, Richard Branson has requested assistance from the UK government. This isn't all that unusual in the middle of the Coronavirus outbreak, which makes it a bigger talking point is Branson's...