TED-Ed
TED-ED: The accident that changed the world - Allison Ramsey and Mary Staicu
In 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming returned to his lab and found something unexpected: a colony of mold growing on a Petri dish he’d forgotten to place in his incubator. And around this colony of mold was a zone completely and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The operating system of life - George Zaidan and Charles Morton
Humans, octopi and pine trees alike are all made up of cells, tiny but sophisticated systems that keep life going. Cells are almost like tiny factories run by robots, with the nucleus, DNA, proteins, lipids, and vitamins and minerals all...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why do animals form swarms? - Maria R. D'Orsogna
When many individual organisms come together and move as one entity, that's a swarm. From a handful of birds to billions of insects, swarms can be almost any size. They have no leader, and members interact only with their neighbors or...
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
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Explained with Calculations
Finally understand Newton's Laws with clear, step-by-step explanations and simple calculations! This comprehensive guide breaks down all three laws of motion in a way that actually makes sense. You'll learn how to solve force and...
Curated Video
Elements and Compounds - what's the difference?
In this video, we're going to talk about the difference between elements and compounds. We'll cover the basics of chemistry, and explain the differences between elements and compounds. If you're new to the subject of chemistry, or if...
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
Cations and Anions Explained - What's the difference?!
Ions are all around you and in many of the products and substances you encounter on a daily basis. Being able to determine the identity and difference between cations and anions is important for success in chemistry and physical science....
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.