Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Lux Operon Controls Light Production
Bioluminescence, once considered rare, exists in around 90% of fish in the ocean. Understanding how genes communicate to produce light opens up a world of understanding for viewers. From being in the right setting to transcription to...
SciShow
7 New Species Discovered in Cities
Scientists discover more than 15,000 new species each year. Viewers learn about seven new species discovered in cities, often right next to where people live. As part of a larger playlist, a video discusses the techniques researchers use...
PBS
Seasonal Science: Hibernation
Without access to water, humans survive only a few days yet animals that hibernate seem to survive without water for months. Learn how animals survive hibernation in a video that is part of the Seasonal Science series. It addresses many...
TED-Ed
Why Is It so Hard to Cure ALS?
Although discovered over 150 years ago, scientists still struggle to find a cure or treatment for ALS. Viewers of a short video learn about the challenges facing scientists in their attempts to help those who suffer from ALS.
Veritasium
Why Do These Liquids Look Alive?
Watch as colored water droplets chase each other around a slide. The factor that affects the behavior is the concentration. Part of a large playlist, an experimental video provides an explanation for the behavior of the water droplets in...
Veritasium
Science of Laser Hair Removal in SLOW MOTION
Lasers attack hair cells from the outside in. Young scholars observe a laser hair treatment in slow motion. They watch as the pulses of the laser destroy the external hair. The Veritasium instructor then describes the process happening...
Veritasium
Stringless Yo-Yo!
Did it break? No, it's supposed to be like that! Yo-yos with the strings unattached make for some challenging yo-yoing! The Veritasium team uses slow-motion video to examine the scientific nature of the yo-yo. They highlight the kinetic...
Veritasium
Slow-Mo Non-Newtonian Fluid on a Speaker
Cornstarch and water on a speaker have a pretty cool effect. Beyond the coolness is a scientific analysis of amplitude and frequency. A video examines the patterns in the mixture when exposed to different frequencies in a video lesson....
Veritasium
Paralysed Rats Made To Walk Again
The cure for paralysis seems to be some electrical stimulation and a little bit of chocolate. A video presentation examines work done in Switzerland that successfully allowed paralyzed rats to walk again. Electrical stimulation allows...
The Brain Scoop
In Search of Night Life
Take a tour through the Amazon rain forest at night! A video leads an expedition through a rain forest highlighting the nocturnal wildlife. The participants find reptiles, arachnids, insects, and more during their journey.
The Brain Scoop
Shark Fin CSI
Shark fin soup is quite a delicacy in Eastern cultures. Its high price tag makes shark fins a hot item for poachers! Scholars learn how investigators created a process to determine the shark species people hunted in a presentation. The...
The Brain Scoop
Shark Weapons
Humans have been making weapons from shark teeth for more than 100 years. These weapons help researchers build an understanding of migration of the different species of sharks. An interesting installment from the Brain Scoop series...
The Brain Scoop
Sharks Sharks Sharks and More Sharks
Learn what makes a shark a shark and their classifications in a video presentation. The focus of the presentation is an exploration of the unique species of sharks from different orders.
The Brain Scoop
Why Sharks?
Sharks have survived every major mass extinction in the history of the earth. Although the shark has had a good run, human interference threatens the survival of these formidable creatures. A video lesson explores creatures of the deep,...
The Brain Scoop
Crocodiles vs. Alligators
Crocodile or alligator? The answer is in the bite! There are many characteristics that distinguish a crocodile from an alligator including the overbite of an alligator that contrasts with the underbite of the crocodile. Part of a larger...
Be Smart
How the Moon Controls Biological Cycles
All types of organisms sync behaviors using biological clocks. But how do those biological clocks work? It turns out the moon is in control! Part of a larger series exploring biology, the video presents an exploration of this phenomenon...
Corbett Maths
Area of a Semi-Circle
Short, but to the point, an informative resource does the job! A quick video lesson describes how to calculate the area of a semi-circle. Learners watch the video tutorial and then practice with the included practice problems.
Corbett Maths
Area of a Trapezium
Trapezium or trapezoid is a matter location! A British narrator explains the process of finding the area of a trapezium, otherwise known as a trapezoid. After watching several examples, learners practice the skill with the included...
Corbett Maths
Area of a Sector
It's the skill where fractions and circles must work together. A thorough lesson models the process of finding the area of a sector using a radius and angle. The narrator extends instruction to include finding a radius of a circle from a...
Corbett Maths
Area of Compound Shapes
Composite figures—because everything isn't shaped like a rectangle, triangle, or circle. Learners practice separating compound shapes into something more manageable. A video shows them how to make the calculations, and worksheets give...
Corbett Maths
Travel Graphs
No need to travel ... the lesson will come to you! A well-designed lesson begins by describing the rate of change of a distance-time graph highlighting areas of constant, increasing, and decreasing speed. The video instructor then shows...
Corbett Maths
Reading Stem and Leaf Diagrams
What are you growing in your math classroom? Scholars use a video lesson to learn how to read a stem and leaf diagram. The video instructor explains how to interpret the key and then explores how to find the range, mode, and median from...
Corbett Maths
Drawing Stem and Leaf Diagrams
Plant the seed and watch it grow! A video lesson teaches learners how to create a stem-and-leaf diagram from a set of data. The instructor discusses the purpose and advantages of organizing data with the diagrams.
Corbett Maths
Scatter Graphs: Correlation
How does understanding correlate with instruction? A systematic lesson describes the different types of correlation as well as how to determine the strength of the correlation. After watching the video, learners complete practice...