Fuse School
The Atom: Part 2 - Isotopes
How can atoms with different masses be the same element? An interactive video lesson describes the meaning of an isotope. The instructor emphasizes the relationship among the subatomic particles. The lesson continues by discussing...
Fuse School
The Atom: Part 1
Learn the ins and outs of the particles we call atoms. A thorough video lesson describes the atom as a building block. The instructor discusses the periodic table as a reference to atoms and then explains the parts of the atom in detail.
MinutePhysics
2012 Nobel Prize: How Do We See Light?
A most ingenious paradox! Through animation, the video describes the question answered by the 2012 Nobel prize winners: how do we see light? The narrator guides learners through the difficult process of measuring photons without actually...
MinutePhysics
Albert Einstein: The Size and Existence of Atoms
How do you prove the existence of something you can't see? For Albert Einstein, a liberal application of math usually did the trick! Physics scholars discover the relationship between atomic size and the motion of larger particles...
Fuse School
3 States of Matter: Solids, Liquids and Gases
Start your states of matter unit off right with an engaging video! Before scholars can write and balance equations or predict products, knowledge of the three main states of matter is essential. The first in a 14-part series...
SciShow
Meet the 4 Newest Elements!
Scientists keep pursuing heavier elements in the hopes of finding a stable and useful element for practical purposes. Hopeful they've found one, the narrator explains the four newest elements that were added to the periodic table in...
SciShow
9 Futuristic Materials
Do invisibility cloaks exist? A cool video features nine materials that seem futuristic but actually exist. From aerogels to invisibility cloaks to unique glass, the narrator discusses each new material and their incredibly...
Fuse School
Atom Economy
Viewers of this short video learn how atom economy is calculate, why the information is important, and when people in the industry use the calculations.
Bozeman Science
Atoms and the Periodic Table
After discovering plutonium, Glenn Seaborg was given the opportunity to determine its periodic symbol. Rather than going with the obvious Pl, he went with Pu as a joke. The designation was approved and is now on every periodic...
Bozeman Science
History of the Atom
Viewers learn about the history of our knowledge of atoms through the discoveries of eight different scientists: Mendeleev, Democritus, Dalton, Thompson, Schrodinger, Bohr, Rutherford, and Chadwick.
TED-Ed
Why Doesn’t Anything Stick to Teflon?
Since it was accidentally discovered in 1938, polytetrafluoroethylene—otherwise known as Teflon—has made its way into many different products. Watch an informative video that describes the science in making Teflon, and its benefits to...
Bozeman Science
Hierarchy of Life
The leader of the biology gang is known as the nucleus. In the video, learners see the different levels of the hierarchy of life. Scholars explore each level, listening to descriptions and seeing examples of each one. It is the second...
SciShow
Great Minds: Dmitri Mendeleev
Can you name the man who created the periodic table, committed bigamy, and literally defined Russian vodka? Dmitri Mendeleev did all of these things. The video takes a balanced look at his work and his life.
Berkeley University of California
Ionic Bonding
This instructional video explains how bonds are formed between different atoms. It discusses valence electrons, charges, electron transfer, and Coulomb attraction. It is the second in a 15-part series.
Berkeley University of California
Oxidation Number (Quiz)
The video contains a one-question quiz over oxidation numbers, solved with the electron dot structure. It is the seventh in a series of 15 chemistry lessons.
DoodleScience
Atomic Structure
The Rutheford plum pudding model of an atom, as well as the nuclear model, are the subject of a video that also includes an explanation of protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus, atomic mass, atomic charge, and ions.
Crash Course
The Creation of Chemistry - The Fundamental Laws
Imagine if scientists today were killed for their thoughts, ideas, and beliefs. And yet, Antoine Lavoisier was beheaded for just those things in 1794. Learn about this fascinating aspect of science along with the contributions of...
Crash Course
The Nucleus
Einstein didn't just discover relativity, he proved the existence of atoms in 1905 — more than 110 years ago. Discover how he did it and begin learning about basic chemistry: parts of an atom, atomic mass, atomic number, and how to read...
Berkeley University of California
Atomic Structure
How are atoms structured? Viewers of the video first learn about atoms and atomic structure, including the nucleus and electron shells. The video then describes how atomic numbers and atomic masses are expressed on atomic symbols. You'll...
Ricochet Science
Organization of Life
What do matryoshka dolls have to do with the organization of life? Young scientists learn about the levels of organization of life in the last installment of a five-part video series. The video covers the cellular, organismal, and...
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Chemistry Lesson: The Mole (Avogadro's Number)
Avagodro's number (The Mole) ... you are not researching that cute little mole on your cheek! Avagodro's number refers to The Mole, a vital component to chemistry. This video segment will discuss the mole and further elaborate on...
Crash Course Kids
What's My Property
What exactly can we tell about an unknown substance by its properties? is the driving question of this physical science video focusing on matter. Here, scholars find the answer to the big question via investigation of what lies...
Crash Course Kids
Organizing Properties
Gain insight into how scientists group materials based on their properties, such as conductibility and malleability, with this informative and engaging video. First, molecules, atoms, substances, and elements are reviewed, then...
TED-Ed
What Is Metallic Glass?
Metallic glasses are shiny and opaque, and they conduct heat and electricity like metals. They have a lot of characteristics that make them special and unique to most metals. But, what are they made of? Watch this video to discover what...