As we try to figure out the evolutionary trees for languages and species, we sometimes get led astray by similar but unrelated words and...

After learning about mitosis and meiosis from our individual videos, explore the stages side by side in this split screen video by The Amoeba Sisters! Expand video details for table of contents. Vocabulary in this video includes...

Hank introduces us to comparative anatomy, which studies the similarities and differences in animal anatomy to support the theory of evolution and the shared ancestry of living things.

This Amoeba Sisters video starts with providing examples of prokaryotes and eukaryotes before comparing and contrasting prokaryotic cells with eukaryotic cells! Contents: 00:00 Intro 1:27 Modern Cell Theory 1:37 3 Domains (with examples...

In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on similarities and differences.

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In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of DNA is organisms. DNA contains the blueprint for each organisms. The DNA codes for the mRNA which creates proteins. The DNA also is the unit of inheritance which is...

The best evidence we have suggests that, while Caviomorpha originated in South America, they came from ancestors in Africa, over 40 million years ago. So how did they get there?

The human brain is one of the most sophisticated organs in the world, a supercomputer made of billions of neurons that control all of our senses, thoughts, and actions. But there was something Charles Darwin found even more impressive:...

Why is RNA just as cool as DNA? Join the Amoeba Sisters as they compare and contrast RNA with DNA and learn why DNA should be sharing the limelight! Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 0:54 Similarities of DNA and RNA 1:35 Contrasting DNA and...

We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research, he unveils implantable technology that gives real-time, continuous analysis of a...

Curious about modes of nutrition? Join the Amoeba Sisters in learning about autotrophs and heterotrophs. Video explains these terms as well as how their carbon source differs. Photoautotrophs, photoheterotrophs, chemoautotrophs, and...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how variation is created in a population over time. Variation in offspring is caused by genetic recombination, mutations and environmental effects. Parental DNA is recombined using the process of...

Worried about turning into your parents? Hank unpacks the connection between personality, genetics, and upbringing. Ultimately, though, you are your own person.

Paul Andersen explains how the central dogma of biology explains life on our planet. He starts with a brief discussion of common characteristics of all life. He then explains how DNA is used to make proteins which in turn make you. He...

Until the early 20th century, Tasmania was home to a very weird wolf-like creature. Except that it wasn't a wolf. Even though it looked like a wolf. How did that happen? Here's the science of convergent evolution!

Today on Crash Course Mythology we're starting in on creation stories. This week, we'll focus on the creation of the universe out of nothing, or Ex Nihlio creation. Basically, a god decides to make a universe out of nothing. We'll look...

Howcast - Learn about the difference between ninjutsu and aikido from Sensei Oliver Martin in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about the pros and cons of California king snakes vs. corn snakes in this Howcast video about pet snakes.

Pupil outcome: I can listen and respond to a story based on a true event. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is a book based on the true story about Floella Benjamin. - 'Coming to England' is a non-fiction book written and...

Pupil outcome: I can discuss the theme of identity, linking to my own experiences and what has been read. Key learning points: - A theme is a big idea and focus of a book. - A theme in 'Paddington' and 'Coming to England' is identity as...

Unveil the truth about YouTube and its classification as social media in this informative video. Explore the characteristics and functionalities of YouTube to understand its role in the digital landscape. Discover the similarities and...

Our closest relatives are chimpanzees, with whom we share 98% to 99% of our DNA. But how similar does this actually make us? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, with whom we share...

The chemical reactions that occur in all living cells to extract, convert, and use the energy from food, to fuel all other cell processes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...

Dive into the world of genes and genetic diversity to uncover how these fundamental elements of heredity shape both individual traits and species survival. Explore real-world examples, like the plight of Tasmanian devils, to grasp how...