Instructional Video3:03
Curated Video

Clathrate Gun Hypothesis

6th - 12th
The largest volumes of methane on Earth are frozen deep underground. Learn how global warming could melt these stores and start the irreversible process predicted by the Clathrate Gun Hypothesis. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning...
Instructional Video3:02
Curated Video

Reactivity Series: Reactive Metals

6th - 12th
The discovery and uses of reactive metals throughout history, and how their uses have defined the period in which they were discovered. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. The reactivity series ranks the chemical reactivity of...
Instructional Video7:21
Curated Video

Elements vs Alloys

6th - 12th
We compare melting points of lead and tin to the melting point of their alloy, solder. By timing how long it takes samples of each to melt, we discover that the melting point of solder is actually lower than those of both lead and tin....
Instructional Video6:29
Curated Video

Ball and Hoop

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video2:45
Curated Video

Salt: Separating Mixtures

6th - 12th
Salt is found in the oceans and Earth's surface. How do we collect this salt and separate it from the materials it is mixed with? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Salt is found in oceans, lakes and underground rock beds....
Instructional Video2:49
Let's Tute

The Shocking Truth About Air Pollution

9th - Higher Ed
Today, we're going to uncover the shocking truth about air pollution and its impact on our lives. In this video, you'll learn about the hidden dangers that air pollution poses to our health, the environment, and the steps we can take to...
Instructional Video8:11
Curated Video

Illuminating Innovation: Energy from Animals, From Methane to Bioluminescence

6th - Higher Ed
Uncover the fascinating world of animal-derived energy solutions, from cows powering farms through methane production to microorganisms illuminating buildings. This video showcases how bioluminescence and anaerobic digestion are...
Instructional Video8:54
Curated Video

Forging Ahead: The Art and Science of Knife Making

6th - Higher Ed
Dive into the craft of knife making, tracing its roots from medieval blacksmiths to today's high-tech forges. Discover how the choice of materials and methods like quenching have evolved to produce blades that are both sharp and...
Instructional Video13:36
Curated Video

Nano-bots to Cure Cancer?

9th - Higher Ed
You may have heard of nano-robots, but are these really “robots” (like Transformers), or are they something completely different? Professor Stoyan Smoukov shows us how nano-scale devices can be easily ‘grown’ from simple sources and how...
Instructional Video5:40
Curated Video

Keeping Green Living Financially Accessible

6th - Higher Ed
UniverCity introduced the "Verdant" building, offering units at 20% below market value with the condition that resales maintain this discount, allowing residents to benefit from market increases while keeping housing affordable....
Instructional Video3:29
Curated Video

Benefits and Function of a Green Roof

6th - Higher Ed
Explore a yurt-inspired home, featuring a green roof that enhances biodiversity, provides acoustic and thermal insulation, and mitigates environmental impact. The roof, along with solar panels and a rainwater collector, reflects their...
Instructional Video7:44
Curated Video

Green Urban Living in Turin, Italy

6th - Higher Ed
The transcript discusses the increasing emphasis on sustainable architecture in response to . Interest in eco-housing and sustainable architecture has been growing as global warming and resource depletion increase. This video showcases...
Instructional Video2:21
Curated Video

Reducing Energy Costs with Sustainable Wood Homes

6th - Higher Ed
The construction of the Woodcube, a sustainable housing development in Wilhelmsburg, required ten days of preparation in the Black Forest and fourteen days for on-site assembly. Financially, the building proved more cost-effective than...
Instructional Video4:25
Curated Video

Historic Preservation Meets Eco-Renovation

6th - Higher Ed
The Rehafutur project in Loos-en-Gohelle involves renovating a 300 square meter UNESCO heritage building to achieve high energy performance while preserving its industrial heritage. The project uses state-of-the-art ecological...
Instructional Video4:11
Curated Video

Practical Uses of Bio-Climatic Architecture

6th - Higher Ed
The "25 Verde" building in Turin, Italy integrates bio-climatic architecture and advanced technological tools, such as a restored geothermal unit, to minimize energy consumption. This system efficiently provides hot water, heating, and...
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

Architectural Design for a Natural Feel and Thermal Efficiency

6th - Higher Ed
In designing a sustainable building, Luciano Pia prioritized minimizing resource usage. He used untreated materials like Corten steel and larch wood, allowing them to develop a natural patina over time. The "25 Verde" building features...
Instructional Video3:55
Curated Video

Adapting Housing and Lifestyle to Maximize Sustainability

6th - Higher Ed
Soon after moving to Isle of Eigg, Neil Robertson adapted his home to align with the island's sustainability policies by using solar panels, a wood-burning stove, and electric immersion for hot water and heating. He and his wife...
Instructional Video10:32
Curated Video

Exploring Biofuels: From Past to Future Solutions for a Sustainable Planet

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video explores the history and advancements of biofuel technology, showcasing how cities like Vaxio in Sweden have successfully transitioned to renewable energy sources to combat climate change. Researchers are developing innovative...
Instructional Video3:09
Curated Video

GCSE Physics - Introduction to Energy Sources #9

9th - Higher Ed
In this video we cover:

- How our sources of energy have changed throughout human hi
story
- Where we use most of our energy today i.e. transport an
d domestic
- How renewable is our electricity (spoiler aler

t......
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

GCSE Physics - Energy Stores, Transferring Energy & Work Done #1

9th - Higher Ed
In this video you'll learn:

- The 'conservation of energy princi
ple'
- The different ene
rgy stores
- How energy is transferred
between stores
- What we

mean by 'wor
k done'

General info:
-...
Instructional Video5:29
Curated Video

GCSE Physics - Conduction, Convection and Radiation #5

9th - Higher Ed
In this video we cover:

- The 3 ways heat energy can be transfe
rred
- How heat is conducted throu
gh solids
- What thermal cond
uctivity means
- How co
nvection cycles wor

k
- What
radiation...
Instructional Video12:08
Curated Video

AMERICA'S BIG MISTAKE: Watershed Democracy REJECTED!

12th - Higher Ed
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison explains how the USA missed the opportunity in 1878 to create political boundaries based on watershed boundaries, and discusses the multi-faceted implications of that super big mistake.<br/>
Instructional Video9:26
Curated Video

Thermal Comfort in Buildings Explained - HVACR Design

Higher Ed
Learn the different factors which affect our thermal comfort in buildings and how we control these conditions using HVACR. We also look at how to optimise the design and efficiency of our built environment using CFD simulations. FREE...
Instructional Video8:31
Curated Video

Rooftop Units explained - RTU working principle hvac

Higher Ed
RTU Rooftop units explained. In this video we'll be looking at how RTU's work to learn HVAC engineering. We'll be starting with the basics and looking at different 3D models to cover the internal components such as dampers, fans,...