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Journey to the Microcosmos
Testate Amoebas: Blobby, Modest Shell Dwellers
A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.
Rock 'N Learn
Physical Science : Elements
Physical Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about physical science and get ready for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about the elements.
Visual Learning Systems
The Cell: Discovering the Cell
Students will learn about the discovery of cells, the development of the cell theory, and the differences between animal cells and plant cells, Animations illustrate the different parts of a cell. Other terminology includes: organelles,...
Visual Learning Systems
The Microscope: Parts of the Compound Microscope
While the microscope is one of the most exciting pieces of laboratory equipment, it is also one of the most expensive and fragile. This video illustrates how to safely and effectively use a variety of microscopes commonly found in the...
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Secret Things Living in Your Aquarium
The Secret Things Living in Your Aquarium
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Case of the Mistaken Amoeba
Today we're exploring the intriguing Ouramoeba vorax. Or wait... is it Amoebophilus simplex? Let's figure that out together by diving into some history!<br/>
Journey to the Microcosmos
Hydra Stretchy, Speedy, & Probably Immortal
The hydra of mythology may not be as far off from reality as you think! Let's take a journey to the mall to meet our tentacled, regenerating friends!
Cerebellum
The Renaissance - Scientific Advancements
No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video looks at...
Maddie Moate
Mary Anning - The Palaeontologist (Lego Research Institute!)
I love my new Lego Research Institute Kit! Making all three scientist sets for camera didn't seem to do the characters justice, so I hope you enjoy the additional story of Paleaontologist, Mary Anning!
Journey to the Microcosmos
How Cyanobacteria Took Over The World
How Cyanobacteria Took Over The World
Journey to the Microcosmos
We Recorded Some Strange Goop. What Is It
This week's journey comes to you unedited and in real-time as we explore a mysterious infection.
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Plant Cells
If we want to learn about plant structure and function, we have to start with the smallest components, and those would be plant cells. Just like animals, plants are made of eukaryotic cells of different types, and in plants these are...
Visual Learning Systems
The Cell: Seeing the Invisible
Students will learn about the discovery of cells, the development of the cell theory, and the differences between animal cells and plant cells, Animations illustrate the different parts of a cell. Other terminology includes: organelles,...
Visual Learning Systems
The Microscope: Video Quiz
While the microscope is one of the most exciting pieces of laboratory equipment, it is also one of the most expensive and fragile. This video illustrates how to safely and effectively use a variety of microscopes commonly found in the...
Visual Learning Systems
The Microscope: Introduction
While the microscope is one of the most exciting pieces of laboratory equipment, it is also one of the most expensive and fragile. This video illustrates how to safely and effectively use a variety of microscopes commonly found in the...
University of Virginia
Uva Virtual Lab: Scanning Probe Microscopes
Check out this online lab to recognize what an SPM is and how it functions.
Other
Bozeman Science: A Tour of the Cell
An in-depth look at the different types of cells, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Also includes a deeper discussion of each organelle and its contribution to the cell's life. [14:16]
University of Virginia
Uva Virtual Lab: Atomic Force Microscope (Afm)
This page describes the operation of Nanosurf Inc's "easyScan" atomic force microscope (AFM). Virtual reality is used to take apart the microscope and show how a laser controlled feedback loop allows the probe to measure the shape of a...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parts of the Microscope
A narrated tutorial illustrating the use of a light microscope. [5:48]
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #15: The New Anatomy
What is life? To try to answer that question, three tools stand out as being especially useful: A book, some experiments, and the microscope! In this video, trace the history of different theories about how our body works. [12:15]
Museum of Science
Museum of Science: How the Sem Works
This resource gives a quicktime movie or slide show shows how the Scanning Electron Microscope is used in the world today.