Instructional Video1:21
Visual Learning Systems

The Basics of Elements

9th - 12th
In this video, the concept of elements is introduced, emphasizing that they are pure substances made up of only one kind of atom. Examples of elements like gold, helium, and aluminum are shown, along with their atomic...
Instructional Video2:33
Science360

Metal Foam

12th - Higher Ed
Afsaneh Rabiei is a materials engineer at North Carolina State University who, with support from the National Science Foundation, has developed metal foam that's lighter but much stronger than ""real"" metal. It's designed for use in...
Instructional Video1:35
Science360

A laser-focused, scalable process to make materials repel water

12th - Higher Ed
Mool Gupta, a researcher in the University of Virginia School of Engineering supported by the NSF Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research program, is developing a low-cost, scalable process to make...
Instructional Video7:33
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Volcano [ERUPTION]

K - 5th
Molten Aluminum Volcano
Instructional Video2:18
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs. Lava Lamp

K - 5th
Ever wonder what would happen If you poured molten aluminum into a lava lamp? Me neither. Well, you voted, I listened! Some of my viewers on my Facebook, and G+ pages suggested that I pour molten aluminum into a Lava Lamp. That sounded...
Instructional Video4:39
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs 'Spitballs' - SO COOL!! (water balz)

K - 5th
I packed a fishtank completely full of water balls (water beads, water balz, orbeez, spitballs...). Im guessing there are over 10,000 in there!
Instructional Video3:59
The Backyard Scientist

6 Dangerous Ways to Cook an Egg

K - 5th
In this video I explore some crazy ways to cook an egg, and kind of go into the science behind it. Plus, its a great excuse to break out the flamethrower! Making a squirt gun flamethrower is very dangerous.

I get a lot of...
Instructional Video2:32
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs. 15 gallons of Sprite

K - 5th
In this video I wanted to see what happens if I poured molten aluminum into a carbonated liquid. Would it fall faster, or slower? Would it explode?! Then I poured molten tin into water to watch it explode in super slow motion.<br/>
Instructional Video11:26
The Backyard Scientist

Gallium Vs High Pressure Tank

K - 5th
Gallium Vs High Pressure Tank
Instructional Video2:53
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs. Oobleck (Non-Newtonian Fluid)

K - 5th
The first Molten Aluminum video in a long time! After last weeks Oobleck video, many of you suggested for me to pour molten aluminum into Oobleck. It sounded like a fun experiment so I gave it a go!
Instructional Video3:25
Curated Video

Ways to Minimize the Impact on the Environment in Our Everyday Lives

Higher Ed
The video discusses ways to minimize the environmental impact in our everyday lives. It covers the reduction in use, reuse, and recycling of materials to reduce limited resource use and waste production. The video compares life cycle...
Instructional Video4:40
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs Steak

K - 5th
Just how dangerous IS molten aluminum? Will it instantly burn a hole through your arm or just slide off? Will the leidenfrost effect save the day? Will I set my kitchen on fire?
Instructional Video3:42
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs. Pie (+Sodium!)

K - 5th
Today I pour molten aluminum on Pumpkin pie, Apple pie, Cranberries, and mashed potatoes & gravy.

I also make a Sodium Potassium alloy NaK and put it inside a jar of cranberries. I shoot it with my BB gun to explode it. Finally I...
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

The Versatility of Aluminum: From Foil to Gemstones

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about the various uses and properties of aluminum. From its common association with foil packaging to its presence in transportation, construction, and even gemstones, aluminum is a versatile metal with a range of applications.
Podcast5:19
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

The Biggest Space Telescope in the Universe

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Recently NASA launched a large, powerful telescope into space, where scientists hope it will help them learn more about the origins of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope is designed to study invisible light waves, which will...
Instructional Video4:25
The Backyard Scientist

Pouring molten aluminum into a pool!!

K - 5th
What can i do with molten aluminum, pour it into anthills maybe.. In this video I pour over 5 POUNDS of red-hot molten aluminum metal into a pool. The metal makes a crazy noise and remains molten all the way to the bottom of a 6 foot...
Instructional Video3:58
Curated Video

Comparing Data: Measures of Center and Spread

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to compare two sets of data using measures of center (median and mean) and measures of spread (standard deviation and IQR). The teacher emphasizes the importance of choosing the appropriate...
Instructional Video6:53
Catalyst University

Combining Cations & Anions to Name Ionic Compounds

Higher Ed
Here, I show you how to write the formula for an ionic compound given the cation and anion. [5 examples]
Instructional Video3:45
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum vs Bullets

K - 5th
From my experience, molten aluminum, and bullets look really cool in slow motion so i decided to combine them in what might have been the dumbest/craziest thing i've done. See you at the darwin awards!<b<b<b<br/>r/>r/>r/>



Instructional Video5:48
The Backyard Scientist

1000 degree Red Hot Rocket Knife

K - 5th
You knew it was coming! Back at it again with the Rocket Knife, but this time i'm going full sellout! 1000 degree, 150mph knife vs Coke, Silly-String, Bread, Wood, Bricks, and Lighters!



You all gave me so many good ideas last...
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Properties of Nickel: From Coins to Alloys and Beyond

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Explore the fascinating properties and uses of nickel. From its historical significance as a coinage metal to its role in alloys like stainless steel and permanent magnets, nickel proves to be a versatile element. We also learn about its...
Instructional Video7:31
The Backyard Scientist

Is Molten Aluminum Bulletproof?

K - 5th
I was curious if molten aluminum is bulletproof, and now you are too!
Instructional Video2:39
The Backyard Scientist

Aluminum Vs Melons = Hand Grenade?!

K - 5th
Pouring molten aluminum in a watermelon turned out to be really popular, So I poured aluminum in two more melons, honeydew and cantaloupe. It turned out really cool, giving a perfect cast of the inside of a melon. It looked just like a...
Instructional Video2:34
TMW Media

Smelting And Refining Aluminium: Mining and rehabilitation

K - 5th
Why is mining important? How is bauxite mined responsibly?<br/>
Smelting And Refining Aluminium, Part 1