Instructional Video8:34
Catalyst University

Structure & Function of the Withdrawal Reflex, a Polysynaptic Reflex

Higher Ed
In this video, we will discuss the anatomy and function of the withdrawal reflex.
Instructional Video6:46
Curated Video

Calorimetry: Measuring Energy Content of Food

Higher Ed
This video explains the concept of calorimetry. The video demonstrates how to use calorimetry in a school lab to measure the energy content of food. It goes through the steps of the experiment and how to perform fair testing, as well as...
Instructional Video5:01
Physics Girl

5 weird ways to put out a candle

9th - 12th
What happens when you pour liquid nitrogen on a flame? What about when you blow on the flame with a cup in the way? Try these five unusual ways to extinguish a candle. Pour out the flame with CO2. Cut off the oxygen supply to the flame...
Instructional Video3:34
The Backyard Scientist

Ring of Fire - Most dangerous game ever!

K - 5th
Looks dangerous, but its not. Nothing in the vicinity is particularly flammable, and i have tall ceilings. The high voltage transformer is more dangerous!



I don't think the color has anything to do with what goes off first...
Instructional Video1:36
Science360

Smoke fuse

12th - Higher Ed
Smoke from a candle makes a ""fuse"" that relights it. Parts needed: 1 Candle, 1 Lighter.
Instructional Video6:07
Let's Tute

Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds: Combustion Reactions

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, the teacher explains the chemical properties of carbon compounds, focusing on combustion reactions. These reactions release heat and light and are classified into complete and incomplete combustion. The video also explains...
Instructional Video9:05
Curated Video

Bingo's Lingo Letter Blends (Part 1)

K - 8th
Letter Blends is a truly engaging way to teach and reinforce phonics rules that require a ton of repetition and practice to master. Using these videos to teach letter blends (or consonant blends) gives kids the chance to get comfortable...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Science and Power of Fire

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a concise explanation of what fire is, how it is formed through a chemical reaction, and its various uses and effects. It highlights the importance of fire for survival, its historical significance, and how it can be...
Instructional Video12:31
Catalyst University

How can fuel combust into a GIANT FIRE? | Hydrocarbon Combustion Mechanism

Higher Ed
Obviously, gasoline and other fuels burn in the presence of fire. How does this occur? Here, we will explore the activation of oxygen to it excited singlet state and combustion of the hydrocarbon, octane. Join us here.<br/>
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Exploring the Uses and Properties of Antimony

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of the element antimony, highlighting its properties as a metalloid and its various uses in medicine, cosmetics, electronics, and other industries. It also touches on the historical significance of...
Instructional Video2:38
Physics Girl

5 physics experiments for the holidays!

9th - 12th
These 5 holiday-themed physics experiments will keep you and your family busy with science during the winter holidays! All experiments involve materials found around the house. Parental supervision advised . Flame Eraser – put out a...
Instructional Video7:58
Let's Tute

Light Reflection in a Plane Mirror

9th - Higher Ed
This video explains the science behind reflection in plane mirrors, including the formation of virtual and real images, lateral inversion, and the properties of upright and erect images. It also includes an activity to identify letters...
Instructional Video3:28
ProTeachersVideo

Different Writing Styles:Glass Blowing

Higher Ed
Glass blower Steven Newell demonstrates the process of blowing glass involved in producing a beautiful dinner plate. Glass blower Steven Newell demonstrates the art of blowing glass involved in producing a beautiful dinner plate. He uses...
Instructional Video13:55
ProTeachersVideo

KS3/4 Science: Banging Chemistry: Fast and Furious

Higher Ed
Trainee teacher Emma Bradley is shown a series of nine quick-fire exo- and endo-thermic reactions by Dr Kay Stephenson from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Simon Quinnell of the National Science Learning Centre, York. The...
Instructional Video4:19
ProTeachersVideo

Demonstrating Chemistry - Spectacular Experiments: Hydrogen - Exploding Eggs

Higher Ed
Prof Hal Sosabowski fills eggs with hydrogen gas and uses this to show how pure hydrogen burns, but a mixture of hydrogen and air becomes explosive. In the interests of science, Hal explodes some chicken eggs and even an ostrich egg!...
Instructional Video1:57
60 Second Histories

Galen and the Four Humors

K - 5th
Galen explains what the four humours are and how they could be balanced to make people better.
Instructional Video2:27
Visual Learning Systems

Our Galaxy and Stars: Stars

3rd - 8th
This captivating series of programs explores many of the amazing features of our universe. Special attention is given to our solar system, distances in space, and stars. Terminology and concepts include: Milky Way Galaxy, light-year,...
Instructional Video5:11
HealthSketch

What is COPD?

Higher Ed
A simple animation explaining what COPD is, how it is caused, the main symptoms and treatments, and the lifestyle changes that can make a big difference. This video will be helpful to students of all ages, health professionals, patients...
Instructional Video3:27
Visual Learning Systems

The Amazing Universe: Stars

3rd - 8th
This show explores the fascinating features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other terminology includes: constellations, spiral galaxy,...
Instructional Video
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Alan Alda Takes on a Hot Topic

9th - 10th
When Alan Alda was 11-years-old he wondered, 'what is a flame?' He asked his teacher and the answer wasn't very satisfying, Alda told Ira in our New York studios last March. Sixty years later, Alda was still looking for a good answer so...
Instructional Video
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: 3 D Up in Flames

9th - 10th
Humans are thought to have mastered controlled fire in the middle of the Paleolithic era. Half a million years later, engineers Tadd Truscott and Dale Tree, of Brigham Young University, are trying to quantify it. Using high speed cameras...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: How 'Flame' Malware Hijacks a Computer

9th - 10th
An interview with Kim Zetter, a reporter for Wired magazine, about the powerful malware 'Flame' which was infecting computers mainly in the Middle East. Aired Jun. 8, 2012 [12:39 min]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Alan Alda Asks Scientists 'What Is a Flame?'

9th - 10th
A collection of audio clips where scientists around the world were challenged to answer,"What is a flame". Eleven-year-olds from around the world will judge the entries. [30:21]