Instructional Video4:52
TED-Ed

Why is Mount Everest so Tall?

2nd - 8th Standards
Many years ago, when the Indian plate collided into the Eurasian plate, the highest mountain on Earth was formed. But what gives Mount Everest its shape? Watch an informative video to learn what factors make the...
Instructional Video3:21
TED-Ed

What Does the Pancreas Do?

7th - 12th Standards
We are all born with one, but how many people actually know what the pancreas does? Follow along with a short video as it examines the important role this often-overlooked organ plays in digesting food and maintaining...
Instructional Video5:42
TED-Ed

How We Think Complex Cells Evolved

7th - 12th Standards
Being able to absorb the abilities of other life forms may seem like something taken from a superhero movie, but sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. Join the narrator as he takes viewers back billions of...
Instructional Video3:46
TED-Ed

The Math Behind Michael Jordan's Legendary Hang Time

7th - 12th Standards
As spectacular of an athlete as he was, even Michael Jordan can't beat gravity. Engage young scholars in exploring the science and math behind this hall-of-famer's amazing leaping ability, and see how things would be...
Instructional Video4:37
TED-Ed

Will Future Spacecraft Fit in Our Pockets?

7th - 12th Standards
Say goodbye to giant rocket ships and hello to micro-spacecraft. Taking a look at the future of space exploration, this video explores the development of tiny, expendable space probes that can investigate the far reaches of...
Instructional Video4:37
TED-Ed

Sunlight Is Way Older than You Think

7th - 12th Standards
Light travels fast... really fast. But that doesn't mean it moves instantly from its source to whatever object it hits. After watching this video students will understand that once generated in the sun's core,...
Instructional Video6:43
TED-Ed

How to Make a Baby (in a Lab)

7th - 12th Standards
With over five million babies being born through in vitro fertilization in the last 40 years, sex education is taking on a whole new look. After first walking through natural process of reproduction, this short video goes on to...
Instructional Video4:19
TED-Ed

Why Is Biodiversity So Important?

6th - 12th Standards
There are millions of plant and animal species on the planet, but why do we need so many? Follow along with this short video as it explains how biodiversity helps strengthen ecosystems, allowing them to adapt to change so that life...
Instructional Video4:10
TED-Ed

How to Unboil an Egg

6th - 12th Standards
If you believe hard boiling an egg to be an irreversible process, then think again! Take a few minutes to watch this fun video as it explores the process for unboiling an egg and learn about the applications this process...
Instructional Video4:12
TED-Ed

How Brass Instruments Work

7th - 12th Standards
Transforming a deep breath into beautiful musical notes, brass instruments represent an interesting combination of scientific understanding and artistic creativity. Traveling from the mouth piece to the bell, this short...
Instructional Video4:57
TED-Ed

Eye vs. Camera

7th - 12th Standards
Take a look at the human eye through a different lens with this fun instructional video. Drawing the comparison between eyes and cameras, this resource helps young biologists better understand the anatomy and function of these...
Instructional Video3:39
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The Science of Static Electricity

6th - 12th Standards
Add some spark to your physical science instruction with this short video on static electricity. Taking a look at the fundamental structure of atoms, this fun film explains how rubbing objects together can cause electrons to move...
Instructional Video4:03
TED-Ed

The Effects of Underwater Pressure on the Body

6th - 12th Standards
Exactly what causes the the pain you feel when diving to the deep end of a pool? Find out with this short video that explores the physical laws governing the behavior of gases and the ways they affect marine life...
Instructional Video4:30
TED-Ed

How Do Geckos Defy Gravity?

6th - 12th Standards
Geckos are reptilian superheroes, defying gravity to climb walls and hang from ceilings, but where did they get these amazing superpowers? Watch this fun video as it examines the amazingly designed feet of these unique animals and...
Instructional Video4:14
TED-Ed

What Causes Bad Breath?

6th - 12th Standards
Onions, garlic, and coffee can all have unfortunate effects on your breath, but what is the real cause of halitosis? Follow along with this video as it investigates how the bacteria that live in our mouths are responsible for these...
Instructional Video4:46
TED-Ed

Earworms: Those Songs That Get Stuck in Your Head

7th - 12th Standards
We've all been infected by earworms at one point or another. But don't worry! These aren't creepy crawly critters that live inside our heads. Follow along with this short video as it explores the interesting psychology...
Instructional Video3:53
TED-Ed

Where Did Earth's Water Come From?

6th - 12th Standards
It's commonly known that over 70 percent of of the earth's surface is covered by water, but exactly where did it all come from? Join this short video as it travels back to the beginning of the universe in search of the origins...
Instructional Video4:31
TED-Ed

Why it's so Hard to Cure HIV/AIDS

7th - 12th Standards
Believe it or not, a man was cured of HIV in 2008; unfortunately doctors are still scratching their heads trying to figure out how it happened. Follow along with this short video to learn about this deadly virus and the unique...
Instructional Video5:14
TED-Ed

How Brain Parasites Change Their Host's Behavior

7th - 12th Standards
Mind control might seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but after watching this short video you and your students will have a new, potentially terrifying understanding of parasites. Follow along as this resource explores...
Instructional Video5:46
TED-Ed

Learning from Smallpox: How to Eradicate a Disease

7th - 12th Standards
Throughout history, humans have been forced to overcome diseases that have threatened the survival of our species. This short instructional video focuses on one such disease—smallpox, the first and only disease to be completely...
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How Does the Thyroid Manage Your Metabolism?

7th - 12th Standards
Hidden in our neck is an important, but often overlooked, little organ called the thyroid. Enjoy this short video as it explains the vital role this powerful organ plays in controlling the function of all...
Instructional Video5:44
TED-Ed

The Sonic Boom Problem

7th - Higher Ed Standards
Sound waves travel pretty quickly, but humans can travel faster. Follow along with this short animated video as it investigates the physics behind the breaking of the sound barrier and the sonic booms that are...
Instructional Video4:28
TED-Ed

How Do Dogs "See" with Their Noses?

5th - 12th Standards
While dogs may not be able to see quite as well as humans, they definitely have us beat when it comes to their sense of smell. Prepare to be amazed as this short video investigates the incredibly sensitive noses of man's best friend.
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How Do Your Kidneys Work?

7th - 12th Standards
If humans can live without one kidney, how important can they really be? Investigate the vital role these organs play in filtering our blood, removing waste, and managing our bodies' water supply with this short animated video.