Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1988
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
Curated Video
Understanding Plant Tissues and Their Functions
This video is a tutorial on plant tissues, their structures, and functions. It starts with an overview of what tissues are and how they form groups of cells with similar structures and functions. The video then focuses on five key...
Science Buddies
Distorted Images in Curved Mirrors
Have you ever visited a house of mirrors and seen a wacky-looking version of yourself? In this activity you can construct your own miniature house of mirrors. Try it out and see what funny reflections you can make!
Science360
How do biologists and engineers work together?
We asked David Fyhrie, program director in the National Science Foundation Engineering Directorate, "How do biologists and engineers work together?" in this special edition of “Ask a Scientist” taped at Awesome Con, where David talked...
The Art Assignment
Sorted Books | Nina Katchadourian | The Art Assignment
We meet Brooklyn-based artist Nina Katchadourian in Lawrence, Kansas, at the former home of American writer William S. Burroughs (1914 - 1997). Nina takes us on her journey of sorting Burroughs's book collection and challenges you to...
Curated Video
Most common types of hydrolysis - Study with me
In acid and base chemistry, we learn that there are 3 main types of hydrolysis: salt, acid and base. In this video, I will show you a fun and crafty way to spice up your organic chemistry notes on this topic.
MinuteEarth
The Faint Young Sun Paradox!
This video was supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. To learn more, visit https://www.heisingsimons.org/ Thanks also to our supporters on https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth : - Today I Found Out - Maarten Bremer - Jeff Straathof -...
Curated Video
The Role of Xylem and Phloem in Plant Transport System
The video is a lecture presentation about the role of the flower and the xylem in transporting substances around plants. It explains how plants need to move substances between cells and uses specialized transport systems to do so. The...
Curated Video
Polysaccharides: the large carbohydrates you want to meet
Polysaccharides are large carbohydrates that have different structures and functions in humans and other living organisms. Starch, cellulose and glycogen are the 3 main types of polysaccharides we usually talk about when we learn about...
NASA
NASA | Earth's Water Cycle
Water is the fundamental ingredient for life on Earth. Looking at our Earth from space, with its vast and deep ocean, it appears as though there is an abundance of water for our use. However, only a small portion of Earth's water is...
Step Back History
What is the Voodoo Religion?
When I say the word Voodoo, what do you think of? You might think of eerie magic, witch-doctors, dolls of your enemies, or even zombies. I’m going to dispel the myths here and talk about not only this very misunderstood religion, but...
TMW Media
Naming Molecular Compounds
This program covers the very important topic of naming molecular compounds. We begin by discussing how molecular compounds form and how they arise in nature. We discuss in detail the naming method for molecular compounds including all of...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Victor Yakovenko: What Causes Inequality? An Econophysics Approach
Welcome to our video series titled "New Economic Thinking." The series will feature dozens of conversations with leading economists on the most important issues facing economics and the global economy today. This episode features...
Khan Academy
Ether Naming and Introduction, Organic Chemistry
Beyond using ethers as an example of an aprotic solvent (as in most of the previous videos), Sal describes the molecule diethyl ether with its IUPAC name and provides more detail about its properties. This video assumes your class will...
Fuse School
What are Alcohols?
OH my, it's time to learn about alcohols! Introduce this important group of organic molecules to the class with a short, informative video. Students work alongside the narrator to correctly write the structures and names of primary,...
Fuse School
Carboxylic Acids and Esters
What do ants, wine, and rhubarb have in common? They all contain carboxylic acids! Introduce your organic chemistry class to this common class of useful molecules with a brief video. The narrator also discusses uses of carboxylic acids,...
Fuse School
Fats and Oils (Plant Oils)
Sow the seeds of knowledge with a short video about plant oils! Science scholars discover the methods people use to extract oils from olives, coconuts, and flowers. The narrator also explains the chemical structures of these oils and why...
Khan Academy
Chiral Examples 2, Stereochemistry, Organic chemistry
After providing two more examples of diagramming in different ways, Sal reviews that a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its own mirror image is defined as chiral. The terms given to the chiral center carbon are provided.
Khan Academy
Zaitsev's Rule, Substitution and Elimination Reactions, Organic chemistry
Discuss the likelihood of ions donating electrons and then forming double bonds with an educational video. It demonstrates the methods for determining which molecules will react with others. Your class will appreciate the review.
Curated OER
Lesson 14: Addition Reactions in Organic Chemistry
Alkenes and alkanes can collide and result in an addition reaction. Using models of molecules, Chemguy acts out what happens in such a reaction. He then explains how to write them out on his whiteboard. This brief introduction can be...
Fuse School
Alkanes and Alkenes
Need your class to be keen on alkenes? Organic chemistry scholars discover the relationship between alkanes and alkenes in a short video. The narrator guides them through drawing and naming both groups of molecules, as well as reveals...
Fuse School
The Functional Group Concept
Ready to put the fun in functional groups? Introduce your class to this fundamental part of organic chemistry with a short video. The narrator explains the structure and naming system of hydrocarbons, as well as the elements and bonding...
Crash Course
Biological Molecules - You Are What You Eat
Low carb diets really go against the grain. All organisms need to either synthesize or ingest three molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Great visuals in this video explore the make-up and importance of each of these...
Fuse School
Coal, Oil and Gas Hydrocarbons
Where do the hydrocarbons we use for energy come from? Science scholars learn the origins of our fossil fuels in a short video. The animated video includes information on how fossil fuels formed, their uses, and how a number of useful...