In this video, the concept of a raw food diet is explored, highlighting the benefits of consuming uncooked, nutrient-rich foods. The recipe for zucchini pasta with a zesty tomato sauce is demonstrated, showcasing a delicious and healthy...

In this lecture, I talk about nutrition, starting with the 6 vital nutrients and where you ind them and how your body deals with those nutrients. I end the section by talking about Calories and metabolism. What determines how many...

What is a mineral? How are minerals classified based on their elemental composition, crystalline structure, and bonding type? Learn the basics of mineral composition and classification in this video. Minerals part 1

An interview with Katrina Blair, author of The Wild Wisdom of Weeds talks about the 13 wild weeds she says are essential for human survival.

Entomologist Lynn Royce demonstrates how she cooks up a plate of bugs. That’s right, not livestock fare or vegetarian food, Royce is cooking mealworms (beetle larvae), waxworms (caterpillar larvae) and grasshoppers. Why? There are a...

Water is a simple molecule, so our body does not have to break it into smaller, simpler molecules to digest it. In fact, water molecules are so small that they have no problem diffusing through the cell membrane. This cell membrane...

This video explains the formation and identification of minerals. Major mineral groups, basic crystal systems, the physical properties of minerals, and everyday uses of minerals are discussed. Other terminology includes: inorganic,...

Everyday we use natural resources. This series of programs introduces students to the importance of natural resources in our lives. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are differentiated with examples illustrating each. The positive and...

This video highlights the story of a floating farmer in Bangladesh who has adapted to the challenges of climate change by growing food on water. The floating farms not only provide food security but also contribute to agricultural...

The nugget explains the uptake, absorption and transport of mineral nutrients in plants.

Different types of rocks contain different classes of minerals, which can tell us a lot about the geological environment in which the rock formed. What are these different mineral classes? What is the common structure of each class? The...

This video breaks down the nutrient, mineral, and vitamin content of spelt, emphasizing its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. Spelt part 2/5

Pure water doesn’t conduct electricity; by itself, it is a poor conductor of electricity. However, water contains charged ions and impurities that make it a very good conductor of electricity. We are always told and taught that water...

Learn the basics about future extraction methods including bioleaching and phytomining. This is a part of the overall environmental chemistry topic.

This video discusses the positive impact of man-made interventions on the Brahmaputra River, particularly the construction of dams by India and China. The video also highlights the consequences of these changes, such as floods, erosion,...

Lying on the lowest point on the Earth, the hypersaline Dead Sea is one of the most fascinating places on this planet. People float effortlessly here and that is the major attraction of the Dead Sea. But besides this natural buoyancy,...

This video discusses the nutritional benefits of barley, an ancient grain known for its superior value across continents and millennia. The video highlights various aspects of barley's nutritional profile, such as its high fiber content,...

Geology is the study of the Earth itself. But contrary to popular belief, geologists don't just look at rocks all day. Of course rocks are important to study, but geologists also study earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, and the structure...

The information in this video comes from Michael Pollan's book, "In Defense of Food". Over the last 2 centuries, humans have studied nutrition, but has all that science made us healthier as a species?

In this live-action program viewers will learn that mechanical and Chemical digestion Is the process of turning food into its component chemicals. Students will come to understand The first step in digestion is ingestion of food into the...

Upon viewing the Minerals video series, students will be able to do the following: Define minerals as naturally occurring solids that have a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. Explain that a crystal is made of particles that...

In this live-action program viewers will learn Mining is the process of extracting minerals and metals from the earth. Students will come to understand that Minerals are essential to modern technology and that metals and other elements...

Silicates are a particularly complex class of minerals that all contain silica tetrahedra. Let's look at a few of the sub classes of silicates and the minerals in those groups to learn more about silicate structure. The 8 Classes of...

Learn about the nutrient profile of this tiny grain and the benefits it has for our bodies. Teff part 2/5