Visual Learning Systems
Language in Science: Vocabulary in Science
The meaningful use of language and vocabulary are some of the fundamentals of science. This program explores strategies and methods of understanding scientific language. Emphasis is placed on how the language of science supports...
Crash Course
How the Leaning Tower of Pisa Was Saved: Crash Course Engineering #40
This week we’re going underground to explore geotechnical and seismic engineering. We’ll look at how structures connect to the ground and transmit loads through their foundations, and how those foundations need to provide a high bearing...
Curated Video
Carbon dating
A scientific dating method widely used in archaeology to estimate the age of any organic material, such as wood, seeds, or animal remains. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Sampling
The method of using a small part of something to represent the whole. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Artificial propagation
Producing new plants by human intervention and artificial methods. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
Apoptosis
Programmed cell death, which is the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
TED Talks
Ray Kurzweil: The accelerating power of technology
Inventor, entrepreneur and visionary Ray Kurzweil explains in abundant, grounded detail why, by the 2020s, we will have reverse-engineered the human brain and nanobots will be operating your consciousness.
Visual Learning Systems
Language in Science: Video Review
The meaningful use of language and vocabulary are some of the fundamentals of science. This program explores strategies and methods of understanding scientific language. Emphasis is placed on how the language of science supports...
Visual Learning Systems
Language in Science: What Is Language?
The meaningful use of language and vocabulary are some of the fundamentals of science. This program explores strategies and methods of understanding scientific language. Emphasis is placed on how the language of science supports...
Let's Tute
Euclid's Geometry: Definitions, Axioms, and Postulates
Euclid's Geometry part 1/2: This video discusses the history and development of mathematics, specifically algebra and geometry. It focuses on the contributions of Euclid, the father of geometry, and his approach towards defining and...
The Wall Street Journal
Kai-Fu Lee on the Future of AI and Enterprise Tech
Kai-Fu Lee, founder and CEO of Sinovation Ventures on where AI trendlines head next, and how AI will be applied to enterprise.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Scientific Methods
Middle school scientists learn the steps of the scientific method by watching this phenomenal film and by singing a karaoke song! They are introduced to making observations and hypotheses, determining variables, data collection, and...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Identify Outcomes and Make Predictions
Making predictions and identifying possible outcomes are skills that all science pupils should possess. In this video, Mia and Sam discuss the chances of puppies being male or female as an example. The animation is adorable, and will...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Investigations to Collect Data
Print out the lyrics or show the karaoke video to get your scientists singing about the scientific process! Participants will warble about observations and measurements, data and physical properties. Consider sharing this resource after...
Crash Course
The Evolutionary Epic: Crash Course Big History #5
In the timeline of history, Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex lived further apart from each other than Tyrannosaurus rex and humans. The fifth Crash Course-Big History video in a series of 16 introduces the concept of evolution. It...
Crash Course
Binary and Multiple Stars
Twinkle, twinkle little star(s)? Many of the stars above us are not alone! The narrator in the video explains the delicate balance present in binary and multiple star systems. Pupils learn about stars that orbit one another—and even...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Theory & Evidence
A video that explains the importance of following the scientific method and finding evidence, in order to test if a theory is correct. Includes a karaoke song with lyrics, a quiz to test students' knowledge, and vocabulary definitions.