Is There a Disease That Makes Us Love Cats?

As part of a unit on animals, this would be an interesting activity for upper elementary and middle school students. The 40 question activity could be linked to a research activity on animals or pets.

A lack of fossil records forces scientists to piece together the evolution of the big cats. The PBS Eons video lesson describes the processes scientists use to infer evolutionary details and predict possible species. Scholars get an...

Here, kitty kitty! Ever wonder why cats like to hide in unusual places, or why they purr? Watch a video that explains why cats act so strange!

Imagine wearing a suit of armor made of quilted cotton. Inca warriors did and found it very effective. Viewers of a fascinating video learn about how the growth of cotton cells makes this plant so strong and versatile. Also included in...

Are funky-looking fruits and vegetables dangerous? Not if you carefully wash them. Find out why by checking out this short video that explains the science behind the cosmetic problems.

Launching a study of molecules? Check out a short video that explores rotation, translation, and vibration—the three ways molecules move.

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.

Can plants communicate with each other? Sure. And if we examine the chemical signals they broadcast, we can tune into their language. Check out this introduction to plant communication.

Why are there so many different skin colors? Check out the science and the anthropological theories used to explain the rich palette of human skin colors as presented in the short video.

Scientists grow tiny brains outside an organism in their labs. How this is accomplished and why become the central focus of a video and discussion. After viewing the core lesson, ten questions check for content mastery and prepare young...