TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What we know (and don't know) about Ebola - Alex Gendler
The highly virulent Ebola virus has seen a few major outbreaks since it first appeared in 1976 -- with the worst epidemic occurring in 2014. How does the virus spread, and what exactly does it do to the body? Alex Gendler details what...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: When to use apostrophes - Laura McClure
It's possessive. It's often followed by S's. And it's sometimes tricky when it comes to its usage. It's the apostrophe. Laura McClure gives a refresher on when to use apostrophes in writing.
Bozeman Science
The Andersen's New Toy
Backyardbrain's Human-Human Interface arrived today. Special thanks to my kids for volunteering to apply and receive the shocks.
Amoeba Sisters
Muscle Tissues and Sliding Filament Model
Join the Amoeba Sisters a they explore different muscle tissues and then focus on the sliding filament theory in skeletal muscle! This video also briefly talks about muscle naming, some vocabulary (such as agonists and antagonists)...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The surprising reason our muscles get tired - Christian Moro
Why do our muscles get tired and sore after exercise? Explore how our muscles function, and how you can exercise longer without experiencing muscle fatigue. -- You're lifting weights. The first time feels easy, but each lift takes more...
Crash Course
Muscles, part 2 - Organismal Level: Crash Course A&P
Hank calls in a friend to do his push ups for him today to explain how skeletal muscles work together to create and reverse movements. Hank and Claire also demonstrate the role size plays in motor units, the three phase cycle of muscle...
Bozeman Science
The Muscular System
Paul Andersen explains the three types of muscle found in humans; striated, smooth and cardiac muscle. He explains how actin and myosin interact to contract the sarcomere in a muscle. The sliding filament theory explains how ATP and...
Curated Video
Antagonistic muscles
Opposing pairs of muscles that move the same bone in opposite directions. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Expansion and Contraction
Discover how different materials react to heat, and why this can be both useful and dangerous. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Temperature affects the size and shape of an object due to the expansion and contraction...
Curated Video
Heart
The heart powers everything you do. It pumps without you thinking about it, and beats over a billion times in an average lifetime. But how does it work? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. The heart is the hardest working muscle in...
Curated Video
Ball and Hoop
We use a metal ball and hoop to demonstrate heat expansion. When cool, the ball fits through the hoop, but there is little extra space. The ball is then heated over a Bunsen burner. When hot, the ball doesn't fit through the hoop. We see...
Curated Video
Birth
A guide to how the mother and baby's bodies change and cope with labour - the most challenging and potentially dangerous phase of pregnancy. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. In the weeks leading up to birth, the mother's body...
Curated Video
Erosion and weathering
Learn how the processes of weathering and erosion sculpt Earth's landscapes. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Weathering is the breaking down of rock into smaller particles. Erosion is the removal of rock...
Curated Video
The Cardiac Cycle Song
If you think the Cardiac Cycle is hard, then this song's for you. From the lub to the dub, this will have you jamming your way to a deeper understanding of the cardiac cycle. Enjoy. 00:00 Chorus 00:22 Atrial Systole 00:44 Chorus 00:55...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
In vs Im: Understanding German Prepositions in 2024 - Shallow German Deep Dive
The world of German prepositions can be confusing, but with this video, you will learn the nuanced differences between "in" and "im" in German. Have you ever found yourself puzzled over when to use these seemingly simple, yet...
Wonderscape
Exploring Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns Through Storytelling
Discover the world of contractions and singular possessive pronouns with a captivating story about a turtle and a rabbit racing. Learn to identify and use contractions like "I'm," "doesn't," and "can't," alongside possessive pronouns...
Wonderscape
Understanding Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Delve into the basics of English grammar with a focus on contractions and singular possessive pronouns. Learn how to form contractions using "not" and verbs like "to be," and distinguish between similar sounding words such as "it's" (it...
Wonderscape
Mastering Contractions in English Grammar
Explore the world of contractions in English, focusing on those involving the verb "to be" and the word "not." Learn how to shorten phrases like "cannot" to "can't" and "will not" to "won't," using apostrophes to combine words for more...
Wonderscape
Mastering Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Dive into the world of contractions and singular possessive pronouns, the everyday tools of the English language that enhance clarity and fluency in communication. Learn how contractions streamline sentences, transforming "cannot" into...
Curated Video
Review for You: Abbreviations
Mr. Griot reviews abbreviations and shows the students what words are commonly abbreviated.
Curated Video
Crazy Contractions
Mr. Griot explains that contractions are formed when two words are put together and shortened. He also teaches the purpose of the apostrophe in contractions. Mr. Griot also demonstrates how to write contractions correctly and correct...
Curated Video
Review for You: Using Contractions
Mr. Griot reviews the origins of contractions and practices using them properly in a sentence.
Curated Video
Why Do Our Fingers Curl While We Sleep?
Your fingers curl inwards when you sleep because of the way the muscles in your arms relax and due to the length of the tendons that connect the bones in the finger to the muscles in the arm. The movement of fingers, like any other body...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Contraction"
This video analyzes a profound moment in Act 3 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet accuses Gertrude of corrupting the sanctity of marriage. It examines Hamlet's metaphor of the soul being plucked from the body of the marriage contract,...