Instructional Video5:19
Veritasium

Why the Future of Cars is Electric

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the future of electric cars. While electric vehicles (EVs) date back to 1832, they became overshadowed by gasoline-powered cars due to range and cost issues. However, recent advancements in battery technology,...
Instructional Video13:23
Debunked

What Actually Happens When A Car Explodes In Real Life

9th - 12th
Do vehicles really combust into fireballs when they collide? Are doors and hoods sent flying from the blast? Or is it all just movie myth? Join us as we learn the process behind an explosion, what makes engines work and how fires and...
Instructional Video0:42
Curated Video

Volt (V)

6th - 12th
The SI unit of electric potential or electromotive force. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
Instructional Video0:40
Curated Video

Static Electricity: Surface Charge Buildup

6th - 12th
The accumulation of electric charge, positive or negative, on the surface of an object. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Instructional Video1:27
Curated Video

Alternating current

6th - 12th
An electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically changes direction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Instructional Video0:57
Curated Video

Antenna

6th - 12th
A transmitter or receiver that converts alternating electric currents into electromagnetic waves, or vice versa. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Instructional Video1:44
Curated Video

Steam Power

6th - 12th
Steam power lay at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Discover steam power's historic legacy, how it works, and how much it is still used today. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The steam engine is one of the...
Instructional Video2:53
Curated Video

Eco-Transport

6th - 12th
The transport industry is one of the leading polluters in the world today. What technologies are being developed to create cleaner transportation and what are their advantages and disadvantages? Earth Science - Earth's Resources -...
Instructional Video3:04
Curated Video

Electrolysis: Discovery, Process, and Industrial Applications

6th - 12th
Electrolysis is fundamental to industrial processes. How was it discovered, how does it work and what are its uses? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. The Chemist Humphry Davy developed the reaction we now call electrolysis....
Instructional Video7:20
Curated Video

Incandescent Light Bulb

6th - 12th
We look at how an incandescent light bulb can be made. First we attach a tungsten wire to electrodes in a flask of air and pass a current through the wire. The wire glows briefly before burning and breaking. Next we fill the flask with...
Instructional Video2:45
Curated Video

Diodes and Transistors

6th - 12th
How these simple semiconductor devices allow us to control the strength and flow of electrical current in a circuit, and are integral components in modern electrical equipment. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points....
Instructional Video3:09
Curated Video

Fuels

K - 5th
Learn all about fossil fuels and how the energy they contain came from the Sun. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy Learning Points Oil and gas are formed from remains of marine plants...
Instructional Video2:30
Curated Video

Prehistoric night

K - 5th
Discover how the lives of humans were transformed by the invention of the electric light bulb. Physical processes - Light - Light sources Learning Points The Sun and stars are natural light sources. Campfires and candlelight are...
Instructional Video5:56
Flipping Physics

Back emf (electromotive force)

12th - Higher Ed
In this episode, we focus on the change in magnetic flux and the emergence of back electromotive force (emf). Follow along as we dissect the side view of a current-carrying wire loop rotating in a magnetic field. Unravel the concept of...
Instructional Video1:18
Curated Video

Thomas Edison: The Genius Inventor Who Revolutionized the World

K - 5th
Discover the fascinating life of Thomas Edison, from his humble beginnings as a telegraph operator to his groundbreaking inventions that changed the course of history. Learn about his relentless work ethic, his innovative spirit, and his...
Instructional Video1:15
Curated Video

Electric Energy: The Electric Lamps

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the symbols associated with each element of an electric circuit. Know the difference between connection in series and connection in parallel.13762
Instructional Video1:00
Curated Video

Electric Energy: The Components of an Electric Circuit

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Know the components of an electric circuit and how it works.13761
Instructional Video1:20
Curated Video

Fundamental Forces in Nature: Fundamental Forces in Nature

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points of the lesson.28730
Instructional Video9:48
Curated Video

The Evolution of Household Appliances and the Rise of Electric Mobility

6th - Higher Ed
Dive into the technological revolution that has transformed bulky household appliances into sleek, efficient devices and is paving the way for innovative electric transportation. From the powerful, lightweight vacuum cleaners of today to...
Instructional Video11:16
Instructional Video5:14
Curated Video

Magnetism

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester teaches about the two types of magnets and their applications.
Instructional Video1:31
Great Big Story

New Yorks Electric Taxis in 1895

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the forgotten fleet of electric taxis that zipped around New York City in 1895 and why they eventually failed.
Instructional Video2:05
Curated Video

Exploring the Eco-Friendly and Innovative G-Wiz Electric Car

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Gee Whiz electric car is a compact and eco-friendly vehicle that offers a solution to rising fuel costs and pollution in urban areas. Invented in the US and popular in London and India, this car is designed for fuel efficiency, clean...
Instructional Video6:54
Financial Times

Long haul to electrify heavy trucks

Higher Ed
FT Rethink - Electrifying heavy haulage will be vital to curbing transport emissions, but recharging truck batteries weighing more than a tonne takes vast amounts of energy and an infrastructure network that is yet to emerge on the open...