Instructional Video12:39
Crash Course

Women in the 19th Century Crash Course US History

12th - Higher Ed
In which John Green finally gets around to talking about some women's history. In the 19th Century, the United States was changing rapidly, as we noted in the recent Market Revolution and Reform Movements episodes. Things were also in a...
Instructional Video12:44
Crash Course

Natural Selection - Crash Course Biology

12th - Higher Ed
Hank guides us through the process of natural selection, the key mechanism of evolution.
Instructional Video4:05
SciShow Kids

The Power of Sunlight! Science Project for Kids

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks use the power of the sun to conduct a cool science experiment!
Instructional Video4:17
SciShow Kids

Make a Moon Puzzle!

K - 5th
Have you noticed that the moon looks different over the course of the month? Follow along with this fun activity to help you remember the different phases of the moon!
Instructional Video12:01
TED Talks

Liz Kleinrock: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics

12th - Higher Ed
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo...
Instructional Video3:28
SciShow Kids

Check Out the Great Barrier Reef!

K - 5th
Barrier reefs are home to all kinds of amazing animals, but did you know that the coral itself is an animal? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn all about coral and the longest coral reef in the world, The Great Barrier Reef!
Instructional Video11:54
Crash Course

To Kill a Mockingbird, Part I - Crash Course Literature 210

12th - Higher Ed
In which John Green teaches you about Harper Lee's famous (and only) novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. John will cover a bit about Harper Lee's personal life, (seeing as this novel has some autobiographical elements) and her long association...
Instructional Video3:38
SciShow Kids

Visiting the Dentist!

K - 5th
This video is brought to you by the Child and Teen Checkups program of the Minnesota Department of Health.
Instructional Video3:34
SciShow Kids

Plants with Weapons!

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks learn about plants with defensive weapons!
Instructional Video2:54
SciShow Kids

Meat-Eating Plants

K - 5th
Many animals eat plants, but did you know some plants eat animals? Jessi and Squeaks explore some of their favorite meat eating plants!
Instructional Video3:21
SciShow Kids

Why Can I See the Moon During the Day?

K - 5th
Have you ever noticed the moon hanging out in the daytime sky and wondered why? Join Jessi and Squeaks to find out!
Instructional Video4:12
SciShow Kids

The Biggest Rodent!

K - 5th
Rodents are known for being pretty small, but wait till you see the world's largest rodent: the capybara!
Instructional Video18:13
TED Talks

David Ikard: The real story of Rosa Parks -- and why we need to confront myths about black history

12th - Higher Ed
Black history taught in US schools is often watered-down, riddled with inaccuracies and stripped of its context and rich, full-bodied historical figures. Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how...
Instructional Video3:21
SciShow Kids

Fun Facts About Groundhogs!

K - 5th
February 2nd is Groundhog Day in the United States, and Jessi and Squeaks are celebrating by sharing all kinds of amazing groundhog facts with us! Learn what groundhogs eat, where they live, and how they make it through tough winters!
Instructional Video2:48
SciShow Kids

How People (And Squids) Measure Things

K - 5th
There is more than one way to measure the same thing! Jessi and her friend The Giant Squidstravaganza (Squid for short) explore the differences between the Metric System and the Imperial System.
Instructional Video3:58
SciShow Kids

Where Does Water Come From? Ecology for Kids

K - 5th
The water in your faucet may once have been part of a cloud...or a snowflake...or even the ocean! And it’s all because of the water cycle!
Instructional Video17:03
TED Talks

Geoffrey Canada: Our failing schools. Enough is enough!

12th - Higher Ed
Why, why, why does our education system look so similar to the way it did 50 years ago? Millions of students were failing then, as they are now -- and it’s because we’re clinging to a business model that clearly doesn’t work. Education...
Instructional Video3:30
SciShow Kids

Constellations Connect the Dots in the Sky!

K - 5th
For a long time, people have seen pictures among the stars -- just like connect the dots! Learn all about constellations, including someone of the easiest ones to spot, and what some people thought they looked like.
Instructional Video3:39
SciShow Kids

Comets and Asteroids!

K - 5th
Our journey through the solar system continues, as Jessi gives you a close look at comets and asteroids!
Instructional Video3:54
SciShow

When Do Kids Develop Empathy

12th - Higher Ed
Empathy is important for understanding the feelings and problems of other, but when do we develop it?
Instructional Video3:31
SciShow Kids

Where Did the Moon Come From?

K - 5th
Do you love to look at a big, beautiful full moon in the night sky? So do Jessi and Squeaks! But how did the moon get up there? And what is it made of?
Instructional Video3:11
SciShow Kids

The Biggest Bird!

K - 5th
There are all sorts of flying birds, but some of the world's biggest are ones that stick to the ground, like the awesome ostrich!
Instructional Video3:26
SciShow Kids

3 Fun Facts About Bats!

K - 5th
You don’t have to be Batman to think bats are awesome! Learn some fun facts about these furry flying mammals.
Instructional Video3:29
SciShow Kids

Inspect An Insect

K - 5th
There are more insects in the world than any other kind of animal! In this episode of SciShow Kids, Jessi and Squeaks show you how to identify an insect, in three easy steps!