Curated Video
Skin
Coach Socrates explains to Miss Palomine that the skin is the body’s largest organ. They then discuss why it’s so important to take care of your skin.
Lingokids
Curiosity Time with Libby: Sneezing
Coach Libby and Lisa explores all the reasons we sneeze.
Curated Video
Bilingualism and Neuroplasticity
Psychologist Ellen Bialystok (York) discusses the effect that being bilingual has on the brain.
Curated Video
Out of Thin Air
Psychologist and memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus (UC Irvine) describes her confusion at the scientific basis for so-called "repressed memory therapy," and how her puzzlement led to future research avenues.
Curated Video
Networks, Limbic Tissue & Memory
Cognitive scientist Lisa Feldman Barrett (Northeastern) highlights the key roles that brain networks play in key areas of cognition, including memory.
One Minute History
149 The Immortal HeLa Cells - One Minute History
Henrietta Lacks seeks treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins, where tissue samples are collected without her knowledge or consent. Cells from her sample prove to be remarkably durable and prolific, becoming the first human cell...
The Noted Anatomist
Body fluid compartments
This brief video tutorial briefly discusses body fluid compartments: 0:00. Introduction 0:33. Water contributes to 60% of our body mass 0:44. Water is found in intracellular compartments (2/3) and extracellular compartments (1/3) -...
Neuro Transmissions
The Black Stain That Changed Neuroscience
There’s a black stain on the history of neuroscience. But don’t worry, that’s actually a good thing! Thanks to Camillo Golgi’s mysterious “black stain” and Santiago Ramon y Cajal’s artistic talents, starting in the early 1900s, we...
Curated Video
From Cell to System
The video “From Cell to System” discusses how cells work together in the human body to form tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
Science ABC
Can A Pineapple Eat You?
Have you ever wondered why pineapples sting your tongue? It's because they contain an enzyme called bromelain, which can break down proteins. This means that every time you eat a pineapple, it eats a little bit of you! In this video we...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Plant Structure and Function: Video Assessment
Plants possess a wide variety of structures that enable them to accomplish amazing things. This engaging series of videos investigates structures common to most plants and describes how these features enable them to survive. Familiar,...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Cells and Tissues
In this video, we explore the concept of cells and their importance in all living organisms, including humans and fish. We learn about the different types of tissues that make up the human body, such as muscle, connective, nerve, and...
CTE Skills
HST-AP - Introduction to the Human Cell
In this series we will learn about the human cell structures and their specific functions each must perform and complete in order for the Human organism to stay alive and healthy throughout its expected "Life Cycle". In addition we will...
Neuro Transmissions
What is the Blood-Brain Barrier?
Your brain is super fragile. So how come it doesn't get totally wrecked by infections or bacteria? Well, you've got this nifty protection called the blood-brain barrier! To help guide us through your brain's awesome defense, we brought...
Visual Learning Systems
Plants in Our Lives: Vascular Plants
This video explores the great diversity of the plant world, and the early history and origins of plants. Bryophytes, spore-producing plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms are illustrated and explained. Other terminology includes: algae,...
Visual Learning Systems
Skin, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems: Muscles in the Body
This colorful series of videos highlights the major features of the skin, skeletal, and muscular systems. Live-action footage, accompanied by three-dimensional animations, illustrate these fascinating body systems. Special attention is...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Skeletal and Muscular Systems: Your Skeletal System
Action-oriented footage highlights the nature and care of the skeletal and muscular systems. The processes by which these systems work together to help us move are discussed. Specific things we can do to maintain these systems in a...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Truth About the Brain: Is it Really the Fattest Organ?
In this video, the teacher explains the misconception that the brain is the fattiest organ in the human body. They clarify that while the brain does contain fatty tissue, it is not primarily made up of fat. The video explores the...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding the Ulnar Nerve: The Truth About the Funny Bone
In this video, the teacher takes viewers on a tour of the ulnar nerve, also known as the "funny bone," and explains its anatomy and function. The video also covers common causes of irritation or injury to the nerve, as well as tests and...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Motion
The Olympics are a unique chance to marvel at the physical abilities of these world-class athletes. But what makes them unique? After all, they're made of the same flesh and blood as the rest of us--how did they become Olympians? Dan...
Let's Tute
Plant Tissue Review and Guessing Game
In this video, the teacher reviews the concept of plant tissues and then conducts an activity where students have to guess the tissues present in the given images. The aim is to revise the concepts in an engaging way and make learning...