Instructional Video2:03
Visual Learning Systems

Adaptations and Animal Behavior

9th - 12th
This video explains the concept of adaptations in animals, focusing on both physical characteristics and behavioral traits. The video also introduces the idea of stimuli and responses, emphasizing how animals react to changes in their...
Instructional Video2:05
Visual Learning Systems

The Law of Superposition and Index Fossils

9th - 12th
In this video, the concept of the law of superposition is explained, which states that younger rock layers are found on top of older rock layers in sedimentary rocks. Additionally, the video introduces the concept of index fossils, which...
Instructional Video4:14
Nature League

What Are Adaptations? - Lesson Plan

6th - 8th
In this Nature League Lesson Plan, Brit discusses physical and behavioral adaptations of life on Earth and shares some of her favorites.
Instructional Video2:00
Visual Learning Systems

Understanding Adaptations and Natural Selection

9th - 12th
This video explains the concept of adaptation and natural selection in evolution. It uses examples of bison and finches to demonstrate how variations that help organisms survive in their environment are passed on to future generations....
Instructional Video5:15
Professor Dave Explains

Gene Therapy

9th - Higher Ed
When we looked at some areas of biotechnology earlier in the series, we briefly touched on gene therapy, without saying much about what it is. Now we are ready to dive into this topic and see what it is all about. If a person has a...
Instructional Video2:28
Curated Video

Ecology

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word ecology. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word ecology through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Instructional Video1:56
Visual Learning Systems

The Classification of Organisms: Basis for Classification

3rd - 8th
For thousands of years scientists have named and categorized the vast array of life on Earth. This series of videos highlights the major advances concerning the classification of life, more specifically focusing on current trends in...
Instructional Video5:07
Professor Dave Explains

Prokaryotic Cells: The Simplest Kind of Life

9th - Higher Ed
We've established that the basic unit of life is the cell, and that the simplest forms of life are just one cell. The earliest unicellular organisms were prokaryotic, and there are many prokaryotic organisms still around today, including...
Instructional Video1:17
Visual Learning Systems

Ecology Fundamentals Review

9th - 12th
This video provides a brief overview of the topics covered in the Ecology Fundamentals series. It explains the terms species, population, and community, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the biotic and abiotic components of...
Instructional Video2:37
Visual Learning Systems

The Theory of Continental Drift

9th - 12th
The video discusses the theory of continental drift proposed by Alfred Vagner in 1912. The video explores the evidence that Vagner compiled to support his theory, including the geographic fit of the continents, fossil evidence, and rock...
Instructional Video9:31
Professor Dave Explains

Viruses: Molecular Hijackers

9th - Higher Ed
Most of us know about viruses, and that they spread disease. But what is a virus exactly? Is it alive? How does it infect a host? There's a lot to discuss here! Take a look.
Instructional Video2:04
Curated Video

Blood Vessels

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about blood vessels. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Instructional Video1:02
Visual Learning Systems

Energy in Ecosystems

9th - 12th
This video explains the concept of energy flow in an ecosystem, particularly in a forest ecosystem. It highlights the relationship between producers, consumers, and decomposers and how they interact with each other to obtain energy....
Instructional Video
The Kid Should See This

Tksst: Deep Look: The Hidden Perils of Permafrost

9th - 10th
By examining a permafrost core in a CT scanner, travel back in time to help answer important questions about the frozen soil and its ability to support life. [3:12]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Common Features of All Forms of Life

6th - 8th
An introduction to the common characteristics shared by all living things. [1:26]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Parts of an Ecosystem

9th - 10th
A video lesson defining the basic vocabulary necessary to describe an ecosystem and its parts. Learn how the abiotic and biotic factors work together to form an ecosystem. [7:27]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Algae

9th - 10th
This podcast introduces the protist algae, illustrating the properties that make this organism similar to plants. [0:46]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Levels of Organization: Lesson 3

9th - 10th
This lesson will present the levels of organization of living things. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Levels of Organization."
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: 8 Levels of Organization

9th - 10th
A video lesson exploring the levels of organization in a living organism from smallest to largest. Learn the smaller particles that make up an organism. [1:58]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: 7 Characteristics of Life: Lesson 3

9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the 7 characteristics of all living things. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "7 Characteristics of Life."