Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

Discovering the Fascinating World of Peacock Spiders

3rd - 12th
Discover the fascinating world of Peacock spiders, a species of jumping spider found in Australia. With their vibrant and colorful patterns, these tiny creatures capture our attention. Not only do they have the ability to change the...
Instructional Video6:29
Curated Video

The Power of Effort

K - 5th
In this video, Saira the Spider shares her wisdom on the importance of effort and determination in achieving our goals. Through her own experiences and the story of her friend Asraf, Saira teaches the audience the value of hard work,...
Instructional Video3:20
Science ABC

Arachnophobia: Why Are People Scared of Spiders?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The emotion a spider elicits is not just fear but a combination of fear, disgust, and creepiness. Psychologists reckon that we have evolved to feel disgust or revulsion to prevent us from consuming or contacting things that might be a...
Instructional Video2:44
Curated Video

Wolf Spider

6th - 12th
From draglines to egg sacs, find out about the many ways that spiders use silk. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Rather than spin a web, wolf spiders catch their prey by stalking it on the ground. Wolf spiders use draglines to...
Instructional Video3:10
Curated Video

Tracking tarantulas

K - 5th
Not for the squeamish! An adventure to track down one of the biggest spiders on the planet! Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates Learning Points Arachnids have four pairs of legs and a hard exoskeleton. A Twig...
Instructional Video17:07
Brave Wilderness

Tug O' War with a Giant Crocodile

6th - 8th
Do you have what it takes to be a staff member this zoo?! In this episode, the Brave Wilderness team splits up to take on three daring, yet essential tasks at the Australian Reptile Park. Trent takes on a spine-tingling mission, as he...
Instructional Video6:10
Wonderscape

Spider Growth and Survival: From Molting to Majestic Hunters

K - 5th
Explore the fascinating process of molting in spiders, where they shed their exoskeleton to grow. This video also compares the world's smallest spider, the Samoan Moss spider, with the largest, the Goliath bird eater tarantula, revealing...
Instructional Video5:06
Wonderscape

Spiders: Unraveling Arachnid Mysteries

K - 5th
Explore the fascinating world of spiders, distinct from insects, as this video explains their unique features. Learn about spiders' arthropod classification, their two-segment body structure, and their simple eyes compared to insects'...
Instructional Video5:39
Wonderscape

The Art and Science of Spider Webs: Exploring Arachnid Ingenuity

K - 5th
Discover the world of spiders and their webs, spanning various habitats and featuring nearly 40,000 types worldwide. Learn about their unique silk-spinning abilities to create webs for trapping prey and other uses. Understand spiders'...
Instructional Video8:26
Wonderscape

Exploring the World of Spiders: From Black Widows to Tarantulas

K - 5th
Delve into the diverse world of spiders, from venomous species like the Black Widow and Brown Recluse to the intriguing Jumping and Golden Orb Weaver spiders. Learn about their habitats, hunting methods, and unique features, including...
Instructional Video5:58
Wonderscape

Using Antonym and Example Clues to Understand Unknown Words

K - 5th
Learn how readers can utilize antonym and example clues to decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words encountered while reading. Explore examples and practice identifying these types of context clues to enhance vocabulary comprehension....
Instructional Video8:23
Curated Video

Facing Fear: Understanding and Overcoming Phobias

6th - Higher Ed
Delve into the intense world of phobias, where everyday objects and situations trigger debilitating fear. Explore the distinction between fear and phobia, understand what happens in the brain during a fearful response, and discover...
Instructional Video13:23
Curated Video

Unraveling the Truth: Viral Wonders on the Internet

6th - Higher Ed
Journey through a series of astonishing internet tales, from spiders that seemingly spawn dozens of offspring when crushed to living keychains and plants growing in human lungs. As we debunk or verify each story, we discover fascinating...
Instructional Video1:04
Curated Video

I WONDER - Why Are Spiders Not Insects?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of why are spiders not insects.
Instructional Video6:26
Curated Video

Safari Scholar: Searching for Adjectives

K - 8th
The Safari Scholar searches the jungle for adjectives. He explains how to identify adjectives and add creative adjectives to sentences.
Instructional Video1:02
Great Big Story

The Striking Red-Kneed Tarantula, Beauty and Conservation

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the red-kneed tarantula, known for its vibrant colors and the challenges it faces in the wild.
Instructional Video3:50
Curated Video

A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Fairy, Mote, Mustardseed, Cobweb, Peaseblossom

6th - Higher Ed
This video features an interview with several of Titania's fairies from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion focuses on the fairies' roles in protecting Titania as she sleeps, highlighting their...
Instructional Video9:54
PBS

Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore

9th - Higher Ed
Although able to appear as a beautiful young woman, the jorōgumo is really a deadly spider monster in disguise. This episode dives into the fascinating world of yōkai and the long history of beautiful women and spiders in Japanese...
Instructional Video3:08
Learning Mole

How Does it Work? - Spider's Web

Pre-K - 12th
This video is explaining how spider's web works for kids.
Instructional Video1:48
Curated Video

The Science and Potential of Spider Silk: A Strong and Sustainable Material

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the remarkable qualities of spider silk, which is stronger than Kevlar and biodegradable. It highlights the challenge of replicating the spider's ability to spin silk using only gravity, and the efforts of researchers...
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

Facing Fears: The Power of Zoo Therapy with Spiders

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the therapeutic benefits of interacting with animals, specifically focusing on the positive effects of owning pets on heart health and reducing hypertension. It also delves into the common phobia of arachnophobia and...
Instructional Video14:27
Brave Wilderness

BITTEN by a Tarantula!

6th - 8th
In this video Mark tracks down Arizona's biggest spider, the Desert Blonde Tarantula, and take a bite to show you just how dangerous this spider really is! How bad do you think it's going be?
Instructional Video3:20
Curated Video

Arachnophobia: Why Are People Scared of Spiders?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The emotion a spider elicits is not just fear but a combination of fear, disgust, and creepiness. Psychologists reckon that we have evolved to feel disgust or revulsion to prevent us from consuming or contacting things that might be a...
Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

GCSE Biology - Classification #80

9th - Higher Ed
Correction: When discussing the relationship between different types of bear - we mention that pandas aren't a type of bear - BUT THEY ARE! Woopsie. Sorry about that - we'll fix this in the future when we update these early biology...