TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The beneficial bacteria that make delicious food - Erez Garty
Where does bread get its fluffiness? Swiss cheese its holes? And what makes vinegar so sour? These foods may taste completely different, but all of these phenomena come from microorganisms chowing down on sugar and belching up some...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The ABC's of gas: Avogadro, Boyle, Charles - Brian Bennett
How can bottles and balloons help explain the different laws that govern gas? See how Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and Avogadro's Law help us understand the laws that govern gas properties.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The law of conservation of mass - Todd Ramsey
Everything in our universe has mass - from the smallest atom to the largest star. But the amount of mass has remained constant throughout existence even during the birth and death of stars, planets and you. How can the universe grow...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The physics of surfing - Nick Pizzo
Wondering how you can catch the perfect wave? Dive into the fascinating and complex physics of surfing. -- Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as soon as a board first...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Newton's 3 Laws, with a bicycle - Joshua Manley
Why would it be hard to pedal a 10,000 pound bicycle? This simple explanation shows how Newton's 3 laws of motion might help you ride your bike.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Light waves, visible and invisible - Lucianne Walkowicz
Each kind of light has a unique wavelength, but human eyes can only perceive a tiny slice of the full spectrum -- the very narrow range from red to violet. Microwaves, radio waves, x-rays and more are hiding, invisible, just beyond our...
Bozeman Science
Elements and Molecules
In this video Paul Andersen explains how elements and molecules are made of atoms. In a pure sample of a pure substance the average mass remains the same. If more than one atom is found in a molecule the ration of average masses remains...
Curated Video
Balancing Chemical Reactions – 4 EASY Steps
In this video, we're going to show you how to balance chemical equations – it's going to be easy! We'll start with the basics, and then move on to more complex problems. By the end of this video, you'll be able to balance chemical...
Curated Video
Moles
This video will explain the concept of a mole and how to convert between moles, grams, and atoms.
Curated Video
Determining Electron Configurations
Explains how to compose an electronic configuration for an element using the number of electrons that the element has.
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is consciousness inexplicible?
Neuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain creates thought and experience. Is consciousness inexplicable because it is not part of the material...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Matter and Mind (long form version)
Neuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain creates thought and experience. Is consciousness inexplicable because it is not part of the material...
ProEdify
Understanding the Delta Symbol: A Guide to Units of Measure
The video introduces the delta symbol as a shorthand for measuring the change in a unit of measure, such as time. Through a practical example of baking cookies, viewers learn how to apply the delta symbol to calculate the change in time...
ProEdify
Understanding Units of Measure and the SI System
This video introduces the concept of units of measure and the SI system of measurement, essential for understanding physical properties in science. It covers the importance of assigning units to numerical values to convey the magnitude...
Curated Video
Electrical Current Explained
What is electrical current? How does electricity work. In this video we learn what is electrical current, alternating current, direct current, ammeters, multimeter, power monitor, GFCI, circuit breaker, fuses, resistors and much much more!
ProEdify
Understanding Work, Power, and Energy
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the scientific definitions of work, power, and energy, and how these concepts are interconnected. It covers the formulas for calculating work and power, as well as the relationship...
Rock 'N Learn
Physical Science for Kids - Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Atoms, Molecules, Electricity, and More
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 lab safety, the scientific method, atoms, molecules,...
Read Works
Read Works: Chemistry: Atoms & Molecules
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the difference between atoms an molecules. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dragonfly Tv: Tech Bridge
In Oakland, California, girls that are interested in science can participate in TechBridge, a technology program just for girls. Check out TechBridge in action at Montera Middle School. Find out what these girls like about TechBridge,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Career Connections: Mechanical Engineer
Meet three mechanical engineers who are designing the next generation of jet engines at a major US company. They explain how their curiosity about how things work led them to advanced engineering degrees and cool careers with aircraft...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Building Curiosity: Rover Rocks Rocker Bogie
This NASA video showcases Curiosity, NASA's Mars rover that will, over a 23-month mission, collect and analyze Martian soil and rock samples while traversing a targeted area of the planet testing for evidence of current or past life. [1:59]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Plushie on Ice!
Explore sports science as Ruff Ruffman tries to discover the right amount of force needed to push his plushie back to safety. [3:34]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: A Plushie for Grandma
Explore sports science as Ruff Ruffman figures out how to deliver a gift for his grandma's birthday. [8:08]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Now We're Cookin'!
Rock out with Ruff Ruffman and his brother Scruff as they sing about what they've learned about cooking from their cook-off competition. [3 min, 9 sec]