Instructional Video3:15
SciShow Kids

Why Is Fire Hot?

K - 5th
Whether you're out camping, cooking, or snuggled up in front of your fireplace, you know that fire is hot! But why? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how fires turn wood or other fuel into useful heat!
Instructional Video4:26
SciShow

The 17+ Different Kinds of Ice!

12th - Higher Ed
Ice is ice, right? Wrong! From the vacuum of deep space to the inside of ice giant planets, ice gets stretched and squished into way more forms than what we find here on Earth.
Instructional Video3:44
SciShow Kids

The Fastest Sled Ride Ever!

K - 5th
It snowed last night where Jessi and Squeaks live, so this morning they tried to go sledding, but they didn't end up going fast or very far. Can you help them figure out what they can do to get their sled zipping down the hill?
Instructional Video4:12
TED Talks

TED: Being Human | Naima Penniman

12th - Higher Ed
In this stunning spoken-word performance, poet and "freedom-forging futurist" Naima Penniman celebrates the wonders of the natural world and humanity's connection to it. "I wonder if the sun debates dawn some mornings," she says.
Instructional Video4:32
Bozeman Science

Specular Reflection

12th - Higher Ed
In this video Paul Andersen explains how light that is perfectly reflected creates specular reflection. The angle of the incident ray is equal to the angle of the reflected ray. Specular reflection is also known as mirror-like...
Instructional Video4:04
SciShow Kids

Animals with Winter Coats!

K - 5th
Have you ever wondered how animals stay warm in the winter? Learn all about their natural cozy coats and the other awesome tricks they use to make it through the cold conditions!
Instructional Video6:30
Be Smart

How Do Glaciers Move?

12th - Higher Ed
Glacier ice is weird. It's solid. Solid things aren't supposed to flow. But glacier ice flows like a liquid, and it does that without melting! How is this possible? I traveled to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska to find out.
Instructional Video3:58
SciShow Kids

Be a Weather Watcher

K - 5th
Learn about different types of weather and how to keep track of your weather observations!
Instructional Video7:42
SciShow

The Most Incredible Snowfall on Earth Occurs Deep Underwater

12th - Higher Ed
Deep in the ocean, fluffy bits of organic matter fall like snow. But this marine snow isn’t just pretty; it’s an essential part of our ocean food webs and our global climate!
Instructional Video8:12
SciShow

Unexpected Dangers of Sports

12th - Higher Ed
From turf toe to toxic Zamboni's, sports injuries aren't just for pro athletes.
Instructional Video4:20
SciShow Kids

Amazing Ways to Live in the Desert!

K - 5th
Life in a desert can be tough, but the plants, animals, and people that live there have some special skills to help them survive!
Instructional Video3:49
SciShow Kids

The Biggest Snowstorms!

K - 5th
Usually when it's snowing outside, it's really calm, pretty, and fun to play in! But there are certain types of big snowstorms, called blizzards, that can get really windy, wild, and even dangerous!
Instructional Video4:52
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Why is Mount Everest so tall? - Michele Koppes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
At 8,850 meters above sea level, Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has the highest altitude on the planet. But how did this towering formation get so tall? Michele Koppes peers deep into our planet's crust, where continental...
Instructional Video4:39
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: How a few scientists transformed the way we think about disease - Tien Nguyen

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video was created with support from the U.S. Office of Research Integrity: http://ori.hhs.gov. For several centuries, people though diseases were caused by wandering clouds of poisonous vapor. We now know that this theory is pretty...
Instructional Video2:48
SciShow

How to Make Snow (If You're Not Elsa)

12th - Higher Ed
In this episode Hank explains how snow is made using science.
Instructional Video3:45
SciShow

Plants That Keep Themselves Warm

12th - Higher Ed
Sometimes, plants do unexpected things. Like control their own body temperature.
Instructional Video3:24
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Become a slam poet in five steps - Gayle Danley

Pre-K - Higher Ed
With enough passion and practice, becoming a slam poet is within your reach. Explore a distant memory on paper, then read it out loud. Edit. Try reading it out loud again, and add your finishing touches. Gayle Danley offers five steps to...
Instructional Video5:13
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Reasons for the seasons - Rebecca Kaplan

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Why do some regions experience full-time heat while others are reckoning with frigid temperatures and snow? And why are the seasons reversed in the two hemispheres? Rebecca Kaplan explains how the shape of the Earth's orbit around the...
Instructional Video5:19
Be Smart

The Raisin Bran Effect

12th - Higher Ed
The bottom of the cereal box is a disappointing place. But at least now you know why. Where do you see the Brazil Nut Effect around you?
Instructional Video3:18
SciShow Kids

What Makes Music Sound So Good?

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks are dancing to some sweet tunes! But why does music make people so excited in the first place?
Instructional Video2:24
MinuteEarth

UPSIDE-DOWN Rivers On Mars?! (Response to MinutePhysics)

12th - Higher Ed
The "Mountain or Valley?" illusion makes our brains turn valleys inside out. But inside-out valleys are a real thing, both on Earth and on Mars. ___________________________________________ If you want to learn more about this topic,...
Instructional Video4:32
Crash Course Kids

Weather vs. Climate

3rd - 8th
So we have Weather and Climate... but are they the same thing? No, no they are not. But they are both super important to how the geosphere is shaped. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats with us about the differences...
Instructional Video4:17
Curated Video

Exploring the Beauty and Biodiversity of the Himalayas

3rd - 12th
This video provides a fascinating overview of the Himalayas, exploring their geological formation, cultural significance, and rich biodiversity. From the majestic mountains and glaciers to the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife, this...
Instructional Video1:20
Curated Video

Only In Russia 9 - Brave Ice Swimmers

9th - Higher Ed
Brave Ice Swimmers:Enduring solid sheets of ice and daytime temperatures of minus 15 degrees Celsius, Russia's ice swimmers fearlessly plunge into freezing lakes.