MinutePhysics
How Do Bikes Stay Up?
Learn the about the physics that allows bikes to stay upright and in motion, even without a rider.
SciShow
7 Myths About Movement
Bumblebees fly, lights turn on, and you can ride a bike without falling over. We all know these things to be true, but what you may not know is the real reason behind why they work. Join Olivia to bust seven myths about motion.
SciShow
How Can I Make A Traffic Light Turn Green?
If you've ever been stuck at a red light on a country road, you know it can be annoying. No other cars for miles, but you can't shake the feeling that if you run the light, one will appear out of nowhere and slam into you. Today we have...
TED Talks
TED: The forgotten art of the zoetrope | eric Dyer
Artist eric Dyer spent years working at a computer to produce images for the screen. Longing to get his hands back on his work, he began exploring the zoetrope, a popular 19th-century device that was used to create the illusion of motion...
TED Talks
Bjarke Ingels: 3 warp-speed architecture tales
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels rockets through photo/video-mingled stories of his eco-flashy designs. His buildings not only look like nature -- they act like nature: blocking the wind, collecting solar energy -- and creating stunning...
Bozeman Science
Motion of the Center of Mass
In this video Paul Andersen explains how linear motion of an object can be measured using the center of mass. Internal forces within the object can be ignored since they exist in action reaction pairs. A simple way to determine the...
Bozeman Science
Concept 6 - Structure and Function
Paul Andersen explains how the structure of objects are related to their function and vice versa. He begins with a quick quiz on bicycle construction and ends with a progression of teaching for students grades K-12. He also explains how...
SciShow Kids
How Does My Bike Stay Up? Physics for Kids
Ever wonder what keeps you from falling over when you’re riding your bike? Jessi, with the help of some other SciShow Kids, shows you the answer!
SciShow Kids
How Compost Is Made: A Field Trip!
Composting is a way to turn scraps of food you aren't going to eat anymore into healthy soil for your garden! But how does food turn in to dirt?! Mister Brown and Squeaks take a trip to SoilCycle, a place that makes compost in their...
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.
Bozeman Science
Simple Machines
Mr. Andersen explains the simple principles behind simple machines. He shows how the mechanical advantage of a simple machine can increase the input force. A brief discussion of work is also included.
Curated Video
Sir Clive Sinclair Introduces the World's Smallest and Lightest Foldable Bicycle: The A Bike
The A bike, invented by British inventor Sir Clive Sinclair, is the world's smallest and lightest foldable bicycle. Designed for urban consumers who need quick short trips, this compact bike weighs just 5.5 kilograms and folds into a...
Curated Video
US Streets are Dangerous. We Can Fix Them.
Cars dominate US city streets, and there’s no better example than Atlanta, GA. Streets in Atlanta are designed for getting cars around as fast as possible. The result? Pedestrian deaths in ATL are twice the national average. But the city...
Curated Video
The future of energy – Big reveal
What is it? ... It's a bicycle park! People and places -Future of energy - The future of energy A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
Curated Video
History of Bicycles for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the bicycle including early versions called the laufmachine and penny-farthing, and inventors such as Karl Drais and Karl Kech.
Curated Video
Major Taylor for Kids | Bedtime History
Dive into the remarkable story of Major Taylor, one of the first African American world champions in sports and a pioneering figure in cycling. Born in 1878 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Taylor rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th...
Wonderscape
The Wright Brothers: Early Years and the Road to Flight
This video explores the early lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, highlighting how their upbringing and shared curiosity led them to groundbreaking innovations in flight. From their childhood in Ohio to their passion for science and...
Curated Video
Stretch’s New Bicycle
Mr. Griot works to create his own fable. Then he edits the story and creates a final copy of the fable.
Curated Video
Outdoor Safety
Dr. Forrester explains how to be prepared to deal with emergency situations.
Curated Video
How to Analyze a Graph
In this math video we will review how to analyze a graph. We will be presented with a qualitative graph that displays distance traveled as a function of time. Since it is a qualitative graph, the graph does not have numbers. We will need...
Curated Video
Drawing the Rock Cycle
Dr. Forrester explains the transformation of rocks during the rock cycle.
Great Big Story
Danny Chew, Chasing a Million Miles on Wheels
Danny Chew shares his journey from a passionate cyclist to pursuing his million-mile goal on a handcycle after a life-changing accident.