TED-Ed
Which Is Stronger: Glue or Tape?
To tape or to glue? Finally, an answer to a very sticky question. The narrator of a short, entertaining video offers insight into the science of adhesion.
Amoeba Sisters
Gel Electrophoresis
Ever wonder how scientists determine how animals are related, or who is guilty of a crime? Discover gel electrophoresis in an easy-to-understand video from a fun biology playlist. Topics include how restriction enzymes create segments of...
Physics Girl
Seeing the Smallest Thing in the Universe
How do we see what we can't see? An episode of a comprehensive physics playlist shows images of the smallest particles current technology can record. The instructor discusses current and past research on the makeup of subatomic particles.
Socratica
What Are CHNOPS?
It's the stuff of life! Where would we be without CHNOPS? Biology scholars discover the elements essential to life with a video from an engaging biology playlist. Topics covered include lipids, proteins, and DNA, as well as the trace...
Socratica
What Is Biochemistry?
Watch as chemistry comes alive! Socratica's biology playlist kicks off with a simple video detailing the principle components of biochemistry. Content includes carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. The narrator describes each class...
JFR Science
Molecular Polarity
Polar or non-polar, that is the question. Individuals watch a video in the JFR Science playlist to learn about molecular polarity. Using three-dimensional Lewis structures and electronegativity lets them determine polarity of a molecule.
JFR Science
Covalent Bonds: Why Can't We Have a Molecule of Salt?
Sharing just makes you feel good ... especially if you're a non-metal! Young chemists examine bonding basics with a video from JFR Science. Topics include how covalent bonding differs from ionic bonding, how covalent bonding works, and...
JFR Science
Factors Affecting Rate: Controlling the Rate of a Reaction
Why was neon mad at fluorine? Because it was always overreacting! Science scholars discover how scientists control chemical reactions thanks to a video from the JFR Science playlist. The example-filled resource explains why not all...
JFR Science
VSEPR Theory: Determining the 3D Shape of Molecules
Ready to take molecules out of the two dimensional world and into 3-D? Chemistry scholars explore molecular geometry through a well-written video from the JFR Science series. Topics include the effects of bonding and non-bonding...
Socratica
Molecular Formula
Looking for the formula for success in chemistry class? Socratica's lesson on Molecular Formula, from its Chemistry Lessons series, is the solution! The narrator guides learners through the differences between empirical and molecular...
American Chemical Society
The Chemistry of Cats
Cats provide many interesting chemistry connections! Learners explore chemical connections to cats in an episode of the ACS Reactions playlist. They pursue many chemistry topics including the neurological response to catnip and the...
American Chemical Society
The Universe in a Cup of Coffee
Connect the chemical aspects of coffee to the world in which we live! Scholars consider the molecules within coffee and how they interact with the environment as they view an episode of the ACS Reaction series. From caffeine as a...
Socratica
Chemistry: What Is a Covalent Bond? (Polar and Nonpolar)
When it comes to covalent bonding, sharing is caring! As part of the Socratica chemistry playlist, a useful video explains the definition of covalent bonding. Then, it works through examples of single bonding, double bonding, polar...
Domain of Science
The Map of Chemistry
Many people study for years to understand even a subsection of chemistry, yet an informative video attempts to cover all of chemistry in 12 minutes. It starts with atoms and elements and moves through bonding, reactions, energy, and...
American Chemical Society
The Quest to Make Any Molecule: Total Synthesis with Hosea Nelson
Can we make any chemical molecule? A well-paced video in the ACS Reaction series shows recent efforts to synthetically produce chemicals. An advantage of this process includes cheaper production and wider availability of drugs.
American Chemical Society
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Molecular Machines, Explained
What does it take to win a Nobel Prize? Scholars learn about molecular machines, the theme of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. It explains how the three winners have each contributed to this field of science.
Veritasium
Indestructible Coating?!
Coat your pickup bed with the same material used to protect the Pentagon! Examine the chemical properties of a seemingly indestructible material in an intriguing installment from the Veritasium video playlist. Viewers see that the long...
Bozeman Science
PS1B—Chemical Reactions
Thinking back to the last time you taught a lesson on chemical changes ... was there no reaction? Check out an explosive video to put some spark back in your instruction! The narrator of the video guides you through the...
Teacher's Pet
Balancing Chemical Equations
Add a little balance to the school year! Learners develop a strategy for balancing chemical equations. The video lesson explains the process and demonstrates it with an example.
Teacher's Pet
Naming Binary Molecules
Learn the names for all molecules?!? Luckily, there is a simple naming convention to eliminate the need to memorize! Pupils learn the prefixes and naming patterns when identifying a molecule from its formula. The video gives several...
Teacher's Pet
Molecular Compounds
Discover the chemical make-up of molecular compounds. A descriptive video lesson explains the formation of molecular compounds. The video focuses on covalent bonds of non-metals, although it does reference ionic bonding.
Teacher's Pet
Symbols and Formulas
Teach the basics of chemical symbols and formulas. A simple video lesson outlines the fundamentals of chemical symbols. Learners can watch and rewatch to ensure understanding.
Teacher's Pet
Properties of Gases
What makes gases so unique? Physical science sleuths uncover the facts about gases in a short video. The narrator compares gases to solids and liquids in terms of space between particles, compressibility, and reaction to temperature...
Teacher's Pet
Arithmetic of Equations
Every great chemistry teacher has a stoichiometry toolbox full of lessons designed to chisel away at misconceptions and confusion. It's time to make room for something new! Incorporate a brief but detailed video that walks junior...