TED Talks
Itay Talgam: Lead like the great conductors
An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial...
TED Talks
TED: Rollercoaster | Sara Ramirez
Singer, songwriter and actress Sara Ramirez is a woman of many talents. Joined by Michael Pemberton on guitar, Ramirez sings of opportunity, wisdom and the highs and lows of life in this live performance of her song, "Rollercoaster."
SciShow
The Science Behind the Pimple Popping Phenomenon
For some reason, popping pimples gives many people a satisfying rush - but why? And why is there a whole television show dedicated to watching other people do it?!
Curated Video
Marginal Analysis, Roller Coasters, Elasticity, and Van Gogh: Crash Course Econ
This week Jacob and Adriene teach you about marginal analysis, which you're using RIGHT NOW! The video is coming from inside the house! Or something. You'll learn how marginal analysis guides the decision making if cities, nations,...
SciShow Kids
Why Roller Coasters Are Awesome!
Jessi and Squeaks are at the fair, and Jessi is excited to go on the roller coaster! But before they get on, Squeaks wants to know how roller coasters work.
Bozeman Science
Kirchoff's Loop Rule
In this video Paul Andersen explains how Kirchoff's Loop Rule can be used to calculate the voltage of different components of a circuit. The sum voltage throughout an entire loop will sum to zero following the law of conservation of...
Curated Video
The Thrilling History and Physics of Roller Coasters
This video explores the fascinating history and thrilling evolution of roller coasters. From their humble beginnings on mining tracks to the mind-blowing heights and speeds of modern coasters, viewers will discover the exhilaration and...
Curated Video
Only In Mexico 15 - Longest Roller Coaster
Longest Roller Coaster:Volunteers attempt to break the record for the world's longest roller coaster ride, embarking on an exhilarating and endurance-testing adventure.
Curated Video
Are Roller Coasters Actually Good For Your Brain?
Roller coasters have the power to heal. Host Joe Hanson explores the world of coasters, exploring the safety protocols ride engineers consider in designing them and the impact they have on the human body. We learn about how the...
Curated Video
Rollercoasters
Journey through a rollercoaster ride to find out which forces are at work to create this theme-park thrill. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Rollercoasters do not have engines. Rollercoasters use forces. Electromagnets are used along...
Curated Video
Centripetal Force: How Central Forces Cause Objects to Spin or Turn
What are central forces and how do they make objects spin or turn? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A centripetal force makes an object follow a circular path. The moment of inertia is the resistance of an object when the speed of...
Curated Video
Probability: Irrational Fears
Why do people fear flying but not coconuts? Or rollercoasters but not ladders? Find out how to calculate the theoretical or experimental probability of events, and why this shows that often the things we fear the most are the least...
Curated Video
What is energy?
Discover that energy comes in many different forms. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - What is energy? Learning Points Energy is the ability to do work. Energy comes in different forms. Kinetic and potential energy acting...
Wonderscape
The Thrills of Physics: Understanding Roller Coaster Energy
Explore the law of conservation of energy and how it applies to the exhilarating experience of roller coasters. This video explains how gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy interact and transform throughout a roller coaster...
Wonderscape
Adjectives: Adding Color and Detail to Sentences
Discover the role of adjectives in language as they add description and detail to nouns. This video highlights how adjectives like 'blue', 'tall', 'scary', and 'small' enhance sentences, providing examples of adjectives placed both next...
Wonderscape
The World of Adjectives: Describing Our World
This video introduces the concept of adjectives, words that describe nouns, providing examples to illustrate their importance in language. It explains how adjectives can describe size, shape, color, quantity, and texture, enhancing our...
Wonderscape
The Art of Roller Coaster Engineering: Design and Construction
Explore the fascinating world of roller coaster engineering, where creativity meets physics. Learn how constraints like budget, materials, and safety shape the design process, and discover why steel has become the material of choice for...
Wonderscape
The Science of Roller Coasters: Friction, Acceleration, and Thrills
Dive into the science behind roller coasters, exploring how friction and acceleration play crucial roles. Understand how friction converts energy into heat, impacting the coaster's motion, and learn how acceleration, influenced by...
Curated Video
The Physics of Thrills: Exploring Roller Coasters
Step into the exciting world of roller coasters and learn how they blend physics with fun to deliver thrilling experiences safely. This video takes you behind the scenes to uncover how roller coasters are designed to maximize excitement...
Curated Video
Thrills and Physics: The Science Behind Roller Coasters
Explore the thrilling world of roller coasters with Mac Lesggy as he discovers how these exhilarating rides stay safely on track while delivering adrenaline-pumping experiences. Learn about the engineering that keeps the rides secure and...
Curated Video
Personal Struggles with Diabetes Management and Resulting Complications
Personal stories from individuals living with Type 1 diabetes. They detail their struggles with managing blood sugar levels, the fear and physical toll of constant fluctuations, and the long-term complications they faced as a result....
Great Big Story
This Couple Rode Over 2,000 Roller Coasters
Meet Martin and Cheryl Lewison, an extraordinary couple who've turned their passion for roller coasters into a global adventure. With over 2,000 roller coasters conquered across 36 countries, this dynamic duo is on a relentless quest for...
Curated Video
How to Round for Kids | 3.NBT.A.1 and 4.NBT.A.3
🎢 Join us on an exciting Rounding Rollercoaster Adventure! 🎢 In this fun and educational video, we'll explore the world of rounding numbers for 3rd and 4th graders. Buckle up as we dive into the Common Core State Standards, including...
Curated Video
Real World Use of an Inequality | 6.EE.B.8
In this math video we will discover a real world use of an inequality. We will be presented with a real world situation and asked to interpret it using a mathematical inequality. We will interpret the expression taller than as greater...