Amoeba Sisters
Characteristics of Life
We chose not to give a numerical value for how many characteristics of life there are, because we do not want to imply that what we are listing must be a specific order, or that it cannot be expanded upon or include exceptions....
Bozeman Science
The Three Domains of Life
Paul Andersen starts with a brief description of the history of life. He then discusses the seven characteristics of life and why viruses are not alive. He then describes the three domains in the current classification system and...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Basics of Biology: Living vs. Non-living
Dive into the fascinating world of biology, starting from its etymology to distinguishing between living and non-living things in our surroundings. Biology Terms part 1
TED-Ed
Why Can't Some Birds Fly?
Back in the day, all birds had the ability to fly. Why would evolutionary adaptations take that away from some species? A video presentation discusses the cost of having the ability to fly and why that feature may not be ideal for...
Crash Course
Biology Before Darwin: Crash Course History of Science #19
When did biology become a proper science? Travel back in time to the evolution of natural history during part 19 in an ongoing History of Science series. Pupils discover early pioneers in the study of plants and animals, the birth of...
The Brain Scoop
Sharks Sharks Sharks and More Sharks
Learn what makes a shark a shark and their classifications in a video presentation. The focus of the presentation is an exploration of the unique species of sharks from different orders.
Be Smart
Where Did Life Come From?
Just when you thought you had life figured out ... here comes another great video! Young biologists discover the multi-faceted meaning of life through a video from a comprehensive science playlist. Content includes when life appeared on...
Amoeba Sisters
Characteristics of Life
What makes a living thing, well, living? Explore the many characteristics of living things through an animated video. Science scholars become acquainted with the obvious and not-so-obvious traits exhibited by organisms, then learn that...
Amoeba Sisters
Classification
Where did our classification system come from, and why is it so important? Budding biologists discover binomial nomenclature through a brief but informative video. The resource covers the three kingdoms, then branches out from there to...
Bozeman Science
LS1B - Growth and Development of Organisms
Here's your chance to grow and develop your lesson plan for NGSS standard LS1B! The narrator of the video explains how to lay a solid foundation for learning within the standard, then gives examples and scenarios to help fine tune...
Bozeman Science
LS1A - Structure and Function
Form follows function, from simple bacteria to complex mammals. Demonstrate this essential standard, LS1A, using the tips in a short video about the Next Generation Science Standards. Topics include when to introduce cells and organelles...
MinuteEarth
Why Don’t Sheep Shrink In The Rain?
Sheep wear their wool through rain, wind, and snow without harm; our sweaters don't share the same fate! Watch the video explanation of the make-up of wool and how the harsh washer and dryer environment affects it. Pupils learn that wool...
Bozeman Science
Animals
For every human in the world, there are one million ants! The instructor shows the phylogenetic tree of animals and where they stand compared to other organisms. The video then focuses on vertebrates and invertebrates, exploring what...
Bozeman Science
Three Domains of Life
Isn't a domain already a set of values, a territory, part of a web address, and an area of magnetism? In the last video, the instructor walks learners through a history of life on Earth. Scholars then see the seven characteristics of all...
Ricochet Science
Characteristics of Life
We all know what it means for something to be living, right? In the first installment of a five-part video series, viewers first learn about the seven characteristics of life. The video then analyzes these characteristics in relation to...
Crash Course Kids
Life on Other Planets
Is there life beyond Earth? Take a look through a virtual telescope in a video that provides possible scenarios in which life could exist on other planets.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Characteristics of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An instructional video discussing general characteristics of life with examples. [6:08]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Is It Alive?
What is it that distinguishes a living organism from a nonliving object? This video presents examples that aren't as clear-cut as one might think, enticing students to question what it means to be alive. [3:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Life?
Defining life is harder than it seems. This video explains four key qualities that all living things possess: Metabolism, Homeostasis, Reproduction, and Adaptation. DNA plays a crucial role in all of these qualities. [10:24]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Features of All Forms of Life
An introduction to the common characteristics shared by all living things. [1:26]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: 7 Characteristics of Life
A narrated introduction to the seven characteristics of living things. [1:12]
National Centre for Technology in Education
Science Unleashed: Videos
Fifteen short videos that explore some Junior Certificate science concepts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Carbon Cycle
A video giving information about carbon's ability to form chemical bonds. Learn about how this is very important to the history of life on Earth and continues to influence our own future.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Life in All Its Forms
A closer look at the life on Earth. Learn about the techniques scientists use to study living organisms in this video. [2:49]