TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Got seeds? Now add bleach, acid and sandpaper - Mary Koga
For a seed to start growing, its embryo must emerge from its hard coat. In nature the embryo is aided by frost and animal digestion -- but humans can help too. Nicking, filing, and soaking the seed in hot water or acid are all forms of...
Curated Video
Friction – Odd one out
Four different surfaces are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Force and motion - Friction A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Curated Video
A Pencil Upgrade: Woodturning on a Mini Lathe
In this video, we machine a new body from flame maple for a P205 mechanical pencil. We use a miniature lathe and simple tools to do this so anyone can give this woodworking project a go!
Science Buddies
Wire Stripping Tutorial: How to Strip Insulation from Enamel-coated Wire
This tutorial describes several different methods for removing the enamel insulation from "magnet wire," which is commonly used to make solenoids and electromagnets.