TED-Ed
Can Wildlife Adapt to Climate Change?
Can humans protect other species from the effects of climate change? Can animals adapt or evolve fast enough to survive? Check out this video for some surprising answers.
MinutePhysics
Parallel Universes: Many Worlds
Which path will you take in your physics career? Here, the proposed theories for how quantum mechanics meets the real world is explained. Are the many possible outcomes all happening in a universe, far, far away? Inspire aspiring...
MinutePhysics
How to Turn Sound Into Light: Sonoluminescence
The conversion of sound into light is a fascinating phenomenon that is a side effect of pistol and mantis shrimp stunning their prey. It is known as sonoluminescence, and it is thoroughly delineated in this fascinating little video. Add...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye The Science Guy on Chemical Reactions
Give your charges a charge with this clip on chemical reactions! Bill initiates some pretty flashy chemical reactions that you most likely won't be doing in your classroom. When you are teaching the difference between physical and...
Steve Spangler Science
CD Hovercraft - Sick Science! #043
Make a hovercraft out of a compact disc, a balloon, and a few other materials. This is an activity that every physical science learner in your class can make if they bring a sports drink pop-top bottle to class. It will help them...
MinutePhysics
Do We Expand With the Universe?
The cat's out of the bag (or off the leash, in this case) regarding the expansion of the universe. In this intriguing episode, the narrator explains that space is expanding, not the objects within it. He also tells how expansion...
Jacob Clifford
Macroeconomics 15 Minute Review
Don't underestimate the amount of content you can review in under 15 minutes! Watch as this familiar and savvy economics instructor provides an overview of all macroeconomics, from scarcity and the production possibilities...
Veritasium
How Much Information?
How much information can we process? How much information is stored inside us? These questions, and many more, inspired an inquisitive installment from a larger video series. From verbal and written language to DNA and computers,...
Physics Girl
Are Perpetual Motion Machines Possible?
As part of a larger series, an informative video introduces the concept of perpetual motion machines and the science proving they don't work. The narrator then shares machines that appear to work and highlights the hidden sources of energy.
Curated OER
Elmo's World: Balls
Here is a 14 minute episode of Elmo's World that focuses on balls. He talks to Dorothy the fish, shows clips of things people do with balls, and talks to kids about playing with balls. Tip: Tell your young learners that verbs are action...
MinutePhysics
Can Humans Really Feel Temperature?
Explore thermal energy with this short episode. Jiggling molecules and hand-drawn animation help to explain that just because something has a lot of thermal energy, it doesn't necessarily feel hot to the touch. This is an ideal addition...
Physics Girl
5 Weird Ways to Put out a Candle
How many ways do you know to put out a candle? An entertaining video introduces strange ways that extinguish flames. It demonstrates each method and then explains the science behind why it works. The video also offers tips for safety...
Physics Girl
5 Amazing Stars We’ve Discovered in Space
Scientists estimate as many as 400 billion stars may exist in our galaxy alone. As part of a larger physics series, an out-of-this-world video introduces five amazing stars. Each star holds the record in something!
Physics Girl
Are MRIs Safe?
We know about radiation from airplanes, and x-rays, but are MRIs considered safe? An informative video offers an simplified overview of how an MRI works. Then a comparison between MRIs and fMRIs opens new understanding. Finally it...
Khan Academy
Introduction to Oxidation States
Oxidation states in elements are the focus of this chemistry video. Sal illustrates how when an element loses electrons, it is moving toward a state of oxidation, and when an element gains electrons, it is moving toward a state of...
Khan Academy
More on Oxidation States
In the previous video, Sal presented how elements move toward a state of oxidation (by losing electrons), and a state of reduction (by gaining electrons). This lecture takes that concept a bit further, and he provides more examples.
Khan Academy
Hydrogen Peroxide Correction
This very short video is used to correct an error that Sal made in the previous video regarding the solution, Hydrogen Peroxide.
Curated OER
Jack In The Box #1
Children count to ten using a Jack-in-the-Box as a visual aid. They count down from ten as well. This could provide a quick review of this concept.
Curated OER
Jack In The Box #2
Featuring the number 2, this film shows a child turning the handle of Jack in the Box twice. This presentation could be used to highlight this particular number before beginning a math lesson.
Curated OER
Jack In The Box #5
Count to five with this fun film! Learners will enjoy this quick and easy review of counting to five.
Curated OER
Letter M In Space
As an introduction to a discussion of the letter M, this presentation could be used as a way to pique students' interest. The colorful video features the letter M in space.
Curated OER
Adding Flowers
Reinforce counting and early adding skills by singing a counting song. Flowers on the door step 1-2-3! The song counts three flowers then counts three more, when added together there are six.
Curated OER
Letter L Shape
Using music, dance, and a creative idea, this video provides an introduction to the letter L. There are no examples of words with the L sound.
Curated OER
Ten Tiny Turtles
What a great way to count to ten! This song leads viewers through a review of counting to ten using turtles, apples, lettuce, and more.