Nature League
The Case for the Aye-Aye
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner discusses true facts about the aye-aye: a unique lemur of Madagascar
Nature League
Exploring Plants | Compilation
Brit looks back on our seventh month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of plants.
Bizarre Beasts
This Frog Is Bad At Basically Everything
Pumpkin toadlets can't land their jumps or hear their own love songs, but they still get by somehow.
Visual Learning Systems
Components of the Theory of Natural Selection
In this video, we learn about Charles Darwin's journey on the HMS Beagle and how it led him to develop the theory of natural selection. Through examples of overproduction, competition, and variations within species, we understand how...
PBS
The Fiery History of Banned Books (Feat. Princess Weekes)
Since at least 213 BCE, book burnings have been a reaction to the power of the written word. When roasting paper in a giant circle went out of style (at least in the intellectual sphere), the governments would take it upon itself to ban...
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Cells
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at cells.
Visual Learning Systems
Adaptations Assessment
This video is a quiz on the topics covered in the Adaptations series. In this series, we explore the concept of adaptations in living things. We discuss how adaptations help organisms survive and reproduce, including examples of...
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Decoding Dog DNA
Which animal holds the title of “man’s best friend”? Of course, the answer is the dog. Dogs have lived with humans for thousands of years. Scientists’ understanding of how this came to be has changed in recent years. Additionally,...
Catalyst University
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy How the Heart Enlarges Pathologically
In this video, we discuss hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the mechanism by which a heart enlarges in response to chronically elevated afterload and high blood pressure.
Visual Learning Systems
Camouflage and Structural Adaptations in Living Things
In this video, the concept of camouflage and other physical adaptations in living organisms is explored. Examples such as turtles' hard shells, bees' stingers, and sea urchins' spines are given to illustrate how these adaptations help...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Discovering Ducks
In this video, we learn about the fascinating world of ducks. From their diverse sounds across different cultures to their adaptability in various habitats, ducks are true international citizens. We explore their anatomy and physiology,...
National Parks Service
Redwood National and State Parks - 2nd Grade - Adaptations Lesson 2 of 2. Oceans
Lesson 2 of 2. Oceans CREDIT: NPS
National Parks Service
Redwood National and State Parks - 2nd Grade - Adaptations - Lesson 1 of 2. Redwood Trees.
Lesson 1 of 2. Redwood Trees. CREDIT: NPS
PBS
The It’s Lit! Musical Episode (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Some say that theater is dead, and that’s probably because most playhouses the world over are closed at the moment owing to a worldwide pandemic. and yet the musical lives on… on Disney plus -- as the nation has been rapt with a filmed...
Visual Learning Systems
Adaptations of Desert Plants
This video discusses the various adaptations that desert plants have developed to survive in arid environments, including the lack of leaves, spines for protection, and water storage. It also highlights different methods of reproduction,...
Flame Media
How to Increase your Mental Flexibility
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson puts brain training to the test as he undergoes a radical brain makeover. The cutting edge new science of brain plasticity has found that anyone can become...
National Theatre
Making Theatre in the Climate Crisis
This video discusses the National Theatre's initiative to reduce their environmental impact through the use of recycled materials and collaborative efforts among different disciplines. It also showcases the design elements of the play...
National Parks Service
Redwood National and State Parks - 1st Grade - Structure and Function - Lesson 2 of 3. Animal Teeth.
Lesson 2 of 3. Animal Teeth. CREDIT: NPS
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Colorful Butterfly Wings
The eye-popping colors and designs on butterfly wings are not just for show, but are an important adaptation that helps the insects fend off predators. Some butterflies have wings containing toxins, signaling danger to birds and other...
Catalyst University
👂 Vestibular Neuritis | Presentation, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & Treatment
In this video, we explore vestibular neuritis: its prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment. We also learn how to differentiate it from other vestibular conditions associated with dizziness.
Catalyst University
👀 Gaze Shifting [VORx1 Regression] | Theory & Demonstration
In this video, we explore a regression of the VORx1, gaze shifting, which is an adaptation exercise used to retrain gaze stabilization.
Earth Rangers
River Otters
North American river otters have adapted both physically and behaviorally to survive the long, cold winters of North America. This episode of Earth Rangers features an interview with a conservation zoologist about how the river otter’s...
Earth Rangers
All Kinds of Dinosaurs
Paleontologists learn about dinosaurs by searching for and studying fossils, which provide evidence about how a living dinosaur would have looked or acted. They use what they learn to teach others. Occasionally, paleontologists make a...
National Theatre
Frankenstein: A Character Study of the Creature
This video discusses the character of the creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, highlighting the importance of giving the creature a voice and exploring his struggle to belong and be accepted by society. It also examines the themes of...