SciShow
7 Bizarre Uses for Animal Secretions
You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...
SciShow
What Happens to My Wool Sweater in the Washer?
Be careful with your wool. Unless you want a nice piece of felt with some holes in it.
SciShow
What Our Buildings Will Look Like in the Future
Ever wondered what our buildings might look like in the future? Right now, the construction industry heavily relies on concrete, but it isn't great for the earth. Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow and take a look at what the...
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Structure and Function - Level 1 - Structure and Function
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on structure and function. TERMS Structure - parts in a material object Function - an activity or purpose for a thing Shape - external form of an object Stability -...
SciShow
How Space Tech Is Changing Life on Earth: 2020 Edition
We’ve developed thousands of technologies for space exploration, but luckily for us, sometimes those solutions apply to problems here on the ground, too.
SciShow
Bone Cities, Ash Towers, and 4 Other Futuristic Buildings
Right now, the construction industry heavily relies on concrete, but it isn't great for the earth. Many scientists are looking for ways to replace it in the future, and some of their ideas are so off the wall that they just might work.
SciShow
7 Bizarre Uses for Animal Secretions
You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...
TED Talks
Arvind Gupta: Turning trash into toys for learning
At the INK Conference, Arvind Gupta shares simple yet stunning plans for turning trash into seriously entertaining, well-designed toys that kids can build themselves -- while learning basic principles of science and design.
SciShow
What Happens to My Wool Sweater in the Washer?
Be careful with your wool. Unless you want a nice piece of felt with some holes in it.
MinuteEarth
Why Don’t Sheep Shrink In The Rain?
Getting wet isn’t REALLY what makes wool shrink; it merely exacerbates the friction between the wool fibers, which is stronger in one direction than another, so when agitated in the washer or dryer, they migrate in relation to each other...
SciShow
Electromagnetism - Electrostatic Force: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics #4a
Hank reaches the fourth and final of the four fundamental interactions in physics: electromagnetism. In this part, he teaches us about the electrostatic force, which builds up a charge in an object and can travel in the form of an...
SciShow Kids
Wonderful Wool!
You might have clothes, like a hat or a warm, cozy sweater, that are made of wool. You might even know that a lot of wool comes from sheep! But do you know how wool goes from growing on a sheep to being made into a sweater?
Curated Video
Only In Australia 5 - Golden Fleece
Golden Fleece:Explore the value of a bale of wool estimated to be worth over 1 million Australian dollars, emphasizing the significance of the wool industry.
Curated Video
Only In Germany 9 - World's Longest Scarf
World's Longest Scarf:More than 1,000 people knit a 12.5 km scarf, setting a world record for the longest scarf ever created through collaborative efforts.
Curated Video
The History and Importance of Domesticated Animals
In this video, we explore the fascinating history of domesticated animals and their important roles in human civilization. From sheep and goats being raised for food and wool, to cows and pigs providing milk, meat, and other valuable...
Curated Video
Invention of Nylon
Nylon is one of the strongest polymers created by man. What makes it so durable? Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In the past, clothes were all made from natural sources, such as silk, wool and cotton. Then Wallace...
Curated Video
Mass of Wire Wool
We look at how the mass of wire wool changes when it is burned. Wire wool is almost 99% iron. When we burn it, it combines chemically with oxygen from the air to form iron(III) oxide. The mass of the product is more than the mass of the...
Curated Video
Where does wool come from?
Find out how fluffy sheep provide us with warm, woolly clothes. The world around us - Exploring materials - How do we get materials? Learning Points Materials can come from the Earth, animals and plants. Humans can turn raw materials...
Curated Video
Heat transfer – Odd one out
Four different materials are shown, but which is the only one that is not an insulator? Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - Heat transfer A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images...
Curated Video
Insulation
How do insulators manage to keep the heat both in and out? Material processes - Changing materials - Insulation Learning Points Insulators do not allow energy to pass easily through them. Thermal insulators do not allow heat energy to...
Curated Video
Properties of materials
Discover how materials are grouped by their properties and how this is useful in everyday life. Material processes - Classifying materials - Properties of materials Learning Points Materials can be grouped by properties. Properties are...
PBS
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
Christmas isn’t just a time for presents, cookies, and holiday cheer, but the hunting period of Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat. This giant, fluffy cat towers over buildings, roaming the snowy countryside for human...
Curated Video
The Science Behind Washing Clothes
Explore the science of washing different types of clothes. Understand why wool shrinks in hot water, how cotton behaves differently, and the importance of washing at various temperatures. Learn tips to prevent color bleeding and discover...