The first space travel relied on Newton's laws of motion rather than computer functions. While the trip was successful, computer innovations change the capabilities of space travel. A video presentation from the SciShow Space series...

Finally, logic gates make some sense. Individuals learn how computers make computations using circuits and logic gates. The third video in a five-part series explains some explains of how different types of logic gates perform different...

Mac or PC? An informative video in the Crash Course Computer Science series describes the history of the personal computer, beginning with the Altair 8800. It compares the business models of Apple (closed architecture) and IBM (open...

See how computers overcame the "tyranny of numbers." Scholars watch the 17th video in a series to learn how integrated circuits replaced large numbers of discrete transistors, paving the way for smaller and less costly computers. The...

Take an in-depth tour of the world of AC circuits. Crash Course continues with its 36th lesson by describing the current and voltage of AC circuits. The instructor also includes a discussion of inductors, capacitors, and resistors...

Analyze the workings of series and parallel circuits. An engaging video lesson explains Kirchoff's Laws in relation to circuits and conservation of energy. It includes a discussion of capacitors and their roles in both series and...

Teach the ins and outs of parallel and series circuits. Using Christmas lights as a reference, the video instructor analyzes both parallel and series circuits. She models calculations of both current and voltage to finish the 30th...

All circuits are not created equal! Building on the previous lessons in the Crash Course series, the 29th lesson explains how electric current flows through a circuit. It spends equal time discussing both series and parallel circuits.

Who says you shouldn't play with electricity?! Investigate Faraday's Law of Induction through a video demonstration from his hometown. The lesson shows an aluminum plate levitating from the magnetic fields created by electric currents....

ALU, what are you? Young computer scientists watch a video to learn about the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in the fifth video of the series. They use logic gates to represent each component of this unit.

Get the class fit and have them participate in x-circuit fitness with six stations. Groups move from station to station in the correct directional path in two minutes completing each desired activity. Choose activities that are...

Want to plate your baby shoe in copper? The video lesson explains the process of electroplating as a chemical procedure. Learners understand that electrolysis is the means to accomplish this goal.

Build an understanding of electrical circuits in series and parallel. The video instructor demonstrates the effects of manipulating both a series and parallel circuit. Learners realize the difference between the types of circuits as well...

Explore the basics of electric circuits and diagrams through an engaging video lesson. After demonstrating the various symbols in circuit diagrams, the instructor shows examples of different diagrams. Diagrams start simple and become...

Why did the capacitor kiss the diode? He just couldn't resistor. LEDs, thermistors, and LDRs are the focus of this video that explains how diodes work in circuits based on the amount of resistance in different directions. 

Need help explaining electricity? Use this video to introduce how an electrical circuit works. It has great narration, graphics, and demonstrations.

A capacitor stores energy in the form of an electric charge. See a circuit diagram explaining charges and electron flow. Equations are given for energy and a capacitor is made. Show this to your physics or beginning electronics class.

A sleepy-sounding narrator teaches about moving electrons, accompanied by video and simple computer animations. He explains what a circuit is, what voltage means, and what current and amperes are. Throughout the video, safety tips for...

A sleepy-sounding narrator explains how batteries and circuits work. Simple computer animations display the movement of electrons through parallel and series circuits. Since the narrator speaks slowly and clearly, and the animations are...