Wonderscape
Science Kids: Introduction to the Periodic Table
This video is a lesson on the periodic table of elements. The teacher explains what the periodic table is, how it is organized, and its importance in understanding chemistry. The video covers topics such as the definition of an element,...
Visual Learning Systems
Particles and Matter: Matter and Particles
Everything we see and touch is made up of millions of tiny particles. This program is full of colorful examples showing the ways that matter is composed of particles. Vivid animations illustrate how matter consists of different types of...
FuseSchool
States Of Matter - Solids, Liquids & Gases
Learn the basics about the three well-known States of Matter - solids, liquids and gases. What is a state of matter? and what are properties of solids, liquids and gases? Find out more in this video!
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: Types of Rocks
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...
Professor Dave Explains
Nuclide Symbols: Atomic Number, Mass Number, Ions, and Isotopes
How do we represent an atom, with all of its protons, neutrons, and electrons? With nuclide symbols, of course! These show the type of element, as well as the atomic number, mass number, and electrical charge of an atom. That's all you...
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Colloids and Their Properties
Earlier we learned that as far as mixtures go, we can have homogeneous solutions, or totally heterogeneous mixtures, where components don't mix. But there are actually intermediary mixtures, where substances mix to some limited degree....
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Our Earth - Rock Recipes
Rocks are complicated collections of mineral particles. Four silicate mineral groups make up 90% of the crustal rocks - mafic minerals, quartzes, feldspars and micas. Rocks come in three basic varieties - igneous, sedimentary and...
Visual Learning Systems
Thompson's Model of Atoms
In this video, we explore the groundbreaking discoveries of JJ Thompson and his plum pudding model of the atom. Thompson's experiments with electric currents and magnetic charges led him to hypothesize the existence of negatively charged...
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
What's the difference between a physical change and a chemical change? What are elements, compounds, pure substances, and mixtures? So many definitions to learn! Don't worry, Professor Dave will take you through the details.
PCS Edventures
Droneology Jr: How Drones Work, Part Two
Welcome to the second video in the Droneology Jr.: How Drones Work series. In this lesson, The Drone Doctor and Rx dive into the science behind exactly what makes drone flight possible. Get ready to investigate the forces of flight and...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Biology: What is Life?
After we learn chemistry and biochemistry, we are ready for biology! In this course we extend our understanding of molecules to encompass an entire cell and everything inside it. This is a huge step in complexity, and we will even talk...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympic Games - Science of Snow
Snow is an essential part of the 2014 Olympics. How it's formed and how it reacts has been studied by scientists for centuries and continues to this day. Sarah Konrad, a former Winter Olympian who is also a glaciologist at the University...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Mixtures
In this video, students are introduced to the concept of mixtures. They are shown examples of mixtures such as salad dressing, sand, and breakfast cereal, and are taught that a mixture consists of two or more substances that are not...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate - Evaporation
The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Physics of Optics
A blue sky and fluffy bright clouds are things that are seen around the world. The atmosphere presents a multitude of sights and phenomena using light, air, water droplets, ice crystals, and dust. Many of the phenomena give clues to...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate - Quiz
The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate - Condensation
The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...
Visual Learning Systems
Solids, Liquids, and Gases: Summing Up
What are the differences between solids, liquids, and gases? In this program students will investigate real-life examples of the various phases of matter. Colorful animations illustrate how these states differ in the movement of...
Visual Learning Systems
Sedimentary Rocks: Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
This program outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock forms. The relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils is investigated. Other...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Lightning
This video explains the science behind lightning and its dangers. It discusses how charges build up in storm clouds, leading to an electrical discharge between the cloud and the ground. This video is part of the 9-part series, Electricity.
Visual Learning Systems
What Is Matter?: Properties of Matter
In this wonderful introduction to the nature of matter, students will explore how they depend on and interact with matter. The program clearly demonstrates some of the physical and chemical properties of matter. Special attention is paid...
Visual Learning Systems
The Amazing Universe: Our Star the Sun
This show explores the fascinating features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other terminology includes: constellations, spiral galaxy,...
Visual Learning Systems
The Periodic Table: Particles in Matter
This program makes the Modern Periodic Table come alive to students. Numerous real-life examples of elements are exemplified in the table. Animations and graphics illustrate concepts not easily achieved through other instructional...
Visual Learning Systems
The Atmosphere: the Magnetosphere
Students will learn about the different layers of the atmosphere. The changes in the atmosphere are explained using examples of contemporary environmental conditions brought about by human behavior. The oxygen cycle and the carbon cycle...