Instructional Video6:37
Curated OER

Genetics and The Structure of DNA - Part 2/2

7th - 12th
How is DNA structured? Composed of deoxyribose, phosphate, and bases, DNA seems so simple, yet it determines so much of who we are. Give your class a better understanding of their genetic makeup with this video. Part two of two.
Instructional Video4:50
Curated OER

How It's Made - Plastic Bags

5th - 8th
Plastic bags are so useful and you can find out how they're made by watching this clip. We see inside the factory where plastic bags are made, learn what they are made of, and all the ways they can be used. Wow, 35,000 bags for every one...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Impact of Technology: Nylon

9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey looks at the invention of nylon. [3:51]
Instructional Video
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Fabricating Fabric: Nylon

9th - 10th
Video explaining how nylon, the world's first synthetic cloth, came to be invented, and the chemistry of how it is made. Its importance in the Second World War is also described. [6:47]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Chemistry #45: Polymers

9th - 10th
Hank talks about how polymers were developed an the different types that are common in the world today. [10:15]
Instructional Video
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Science of the Winter Olympics: Competition Suits

9th - 10th
Winter Olympic athletes and scientists discuss the science and technology behind the clothing the athletes wear in competition. [5:12]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology Foundations: Introduction to Carbohydrates

9th - 10th
Introduction to carbohydrates (saccharides). Monomers and polymers. Glucose and glycogen. [4:27]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Error Analysis: Lesson 1

9th - 10th
This lesson will explain and provide examples of how different types of error impact accuracy and precision. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Error Analysis."
Instructional Video
Other

Smart School Online: What Are Synthetic Fibres?

6th - 8th
Simple video explaining what natural and synthetic fibers are, e.g., cotton, wool, and silk versus nylon, polyester, and rayon. Discusses monomers and polymers. [1:48]
Instructional Video
Bozeman Science

Bozeman Science: Polymers

9th - 10th
Paul Andersen explains how polymers are formed from monomers. He describes how carbohydrates, protein and nucleic acids are created through condensation reactions. He also explains how these macromolecules are broken down through the...