Did you know that smokers are twice as likely to have a heart attack? And that one in two smokers will die from a smoking-related disease. In fact all of these things are negatively affected by smoking… pretty much every organ in your...

Through animation and video footage students will learn that there are two basic types of catalysts, heterogeneous and homogeneous. Students will come to understand that catalysts have many practical applications and that scientists use...

This live-action video program is about the word Biochemistry. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Biochemistry through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...

Learn the basics about the environmental impacts of detergents as part of the environmental chemistry topic.

Understand what allergies are and their causes such as foods, latex, pollen, and genetic factors. Learn why early detection are so important to allergy management and how antihistamines and adrenaline may be used in severe cases.

In this video learn how fractional distillation separates crude oil into useful fractions, examples of these fractions and where they're used in everyday life.

This video explores the relationship between the mind and the heart in decision-making and the role of emotions in our lives. It discusses how emotions serve a purpose in survival and how the brain processes and responds to emotional...

What mechanical process was created to help the natural process in the everglades? What is needed to learn in order to help maintain ecosystems?<br/>
The Everglades Ecosystem, Part 4

Learn more about the major kinds of pollution in this infographic explainer.

In this live-action program viewers will learn that smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death. Students will come to understand that when a person smokes, hundreds of toxic chemicals are inhaled with every puff and many...

This live-action video program is about the word Chemistry. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Chemistry through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

Revealing the Hidden Colors of the Microcosmos

This question has been bugging me for about 20 years. And, ultimately, it still bugs me...

This video explains the formation and identification of minerals. Major mineral groups, basic crystal systems, the physical properties of minerals, and everyday uses of minerals are discussed. Other terminology includes: inorganic,...

This live-action video program is about bioaccumulation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of including only relevant information in the introduction of a text. They guide the students through practice exercises, helping them identify and eliminate irrelevant information. The...

Some people use marijuana for medical reasons. Many more use it for recreational purposes. It's legal in some states and illegal in others. This program is designed for young learners and presents information about what marijuana is and...

We've already learned a little bit about plant hormones, but let's dig a little deeper so that we can really examine the different ways that plants can respond to stimuli. These are called tropisms, and they can be positive or negative,...

Lab equipment is expensive, and if not used properly it can be dangerous. This video focuses on the safe and effective use of common laboratory equipment. Special emphasis is placed on the prevention of damage to lab equipment, and the...

As populations have grown, farming practices have become more intensified to maximise crop yields and ensure we can feed the ever growing population. Fertilisers and pesticides are used on crops, and animals may be kept inside in more...

We've gone over the various tiers of structure of a plant, from cells, to tissues, to organs and organ systems. Now it's time to better understand how plants grow. How to plants know when to grow? How do they know which direction to...

Young student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 13: Climate Action

Plastics are a miracle of modern science and are now fundamental to our everyday lives. Of course, they are also a constant reminder of our throw-away society. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), chemist Marc...