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Graphing Probability
Miss Palomine demonstrates how she can record the same data from her probability experiments by showing the results on bar graphs. She shows the student how she converted the data from her lunchtime predictions to a drawing and then...
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Probability
Miss Palomine sorts the change from her purse. She then asks the student to make predictions about the chances of various coins being picked from a random drawing of ten. Which coins will be more likely chosen and which coins will be...
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Light and Shadow
Miss Palomine explains that the reason she is wearing sunglasses is because the sunlight is so bright. This begins a discussion of natural light and shadows. She then transitions to a discussion of man-made light, and encourages the...
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What Are the Properties?
Miss Palomine explains that scientists observe physical properties of various objects and experiment to see if the properties can be changed. She makes a variety of observations about several objects (solids and liquids) and discovers...
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I Am a Scientist
Miss Palomine explains what a scientist is. She talks about the fascinating work scientists do, the tools they use, and the safety precautions they must take to keep themselves safe while doing scientific work.
The Guardian
London's toxic school runs: how polluted is the air children breathe?
Most UK cities have had illegally polluted air for nearly a decade, and the effect of air pollution is particularly bad on children. Ahead of Clean Air Day, we conducted an experiment to assess the air quality on a school run in central...
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Guilty Dog?
Jessi is joined by Ruby the dog as they explore the guilty dog look and what it really means.
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Catnip Experiment
Jessi experiments with catnip! See what a cat, a skunk, foxes, and a mink do when they smell catnip.
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Are The Animals Lefties or Righties?
Jessi experiments to see if the animals are lefties or righties. Including a: monkey, porcupine, lizard, beaver, scorpion, and parrot! Do you have an animal with a foot/hand preference? How did you figure it out?
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Science Tools
The video “Science Tools” identifies tools that scientists use and describes how to use those tools.
The Business Professor
Stanford Prison Study - Zimbardo Studies
The Stanford prison experiment was a psychological experiment conducted in the summer of 1971. It was a two-week simulation of a prison environment that examined the effects of situational variables on participants' reactions and behaviors.
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Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon
Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon investigates chemical change as a form of energy by conducting an experiment with a bottle, a balloon, baking soda, and vinegar.
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Movement of a Thermometer
Movement of a Thermometer investigates heat as a form of energy by conducting an experiment that involves placing a mercury thermometer in hot water and observing the mercury expand or “rise.”
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Separating Solids
Separating Solids demonstrates that mixtures of solids can be separated based on their observable properties, including particle size, shape, color, and magnetic attraction.
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Energy and Exercise
Professor Socrates and Miss P conduct an experiment to see the way that the body needs and uses energy.
Debunked
What Are The Limits Of Human Ability?
How FAST can we RUN? How many Gs can we withstand? What’s the limit of human ENDURANCE? How much can we LIFT?
Debunked
The Left Brain Right Brain Myth
Can a dominant side of your brain dictate your personality. LOGICAL vs CREATIVE? The Theory goes that if you are more creative and artistic then you are ‘right-brained’ and if you’re more methodical and better with numbers then you are...
Debunked
Should You Walk or Run in the Rain?
A question we all ask ourselves every time a black cloud appears and starts rain down on you. So once and for all we investigated this daily quandary to find out the answer!
Debunked
Can You Survive A Nuclear Blast In A Fridge?! #SURVIVAL #MYTHS
A nuclear blast is about to detonate! Where do you hide?! Indiana Jones opted for a lead lined fridge and survived, but just how safe would it really be?
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Playing on a Train
Mathematician Ian Stewart describes how a momentary diversion to pass the time on a train developed into a deep insight on the nature of symmetric networks, with potential applications for how the brain works.
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Factors Affecting Dissolving Rates
Factors Affecting Dissolving Rates identifies the conditions that will speed up or slow down the dissolving process by adding salt and sugar to both cold water and warm water, with and without stirring.
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How to Use the Scientific Method
“How to Use the Scientific Method” will explain the steps for properly using the scientific method.
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The Chemical Evolution of Earth
Describes the Miller-Urey experiment and how it described the beginning of life on Earth.
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Soluble or Insoluble?
Soluble or Insoluble classifies soluble and insoluble materials by conducting an experiment of adding various materials to warm water.