Instructional Video13:49
TED Talks

How common knowledge shapes the world | Steven Pinker

12th - Higher Ed
Common knowledge is the secret engine of social life, letting us coordinate everything from meet-ups to markets to international diplomacy. In this fascinating talk, experimental cognitive scientist Steven Pinker explores its momentous...
Instructional Video12:51
PBS

How The Penrose Singularity Theorem Predicts The End of Space Time

12th - Higher Ed
The Nobel prize in physics this year went to black holes. Generally speaking. Specifically, it was shared by the astronomers who revealed to us the Milky Way’s central black hole and by Roger Penrose, who proved that in general...
Instructional Video10:54
TED Talks

TED: How wireless energy from space could power everything | Ali Hajimiri

12th - Higher Ed
Modern life runs on wireless technology. What if the energy powering our devices could also be transmitted without wires? Electrical engineer Ali Hajimiri explains the principles behind wireless energy transfer and shares his far-out...
Instructional Video1:29
Curated Video

Mastering Sharpness and Clarity in Photography

12th - Higher Ed
This video provides valuable insights into achieving sharp and clear photographs by focusing on key factors such as depth of field, camera settings, and focus techniques. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding blur, softness, and lack...
Instructional Video11:25
Curated Video

Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion Explained

12th - Higher Ed
How do planets maintain their orbits around the Sun? Dive into Kepler’s three groundbreaking laws that revealed the elliptical nature of planetary orbits, their changing speeds, and the deep link to angular momentum. Perfect for AP...
Instructional Video23:56
Curated Video

Using adjectives and semantic fields to plan and write descriptive paragraphs

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can create a specific atmosphere by linking vocabulary choices and creating a semantic field. Key learning points: - Descriptive writing is designed create a clear atmosphere for the reader and paint a picture of an...
Instructional Video30:03
Curated Video

Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response. Key learning points: - Consider using paragraphs to zoom in and out of key details, in your description - Imagery can be used to link your paragraphs,...
Instructional Video30:26
Curated Video

Using figurative language, precise verbs and perspective to write with flair

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify how model answers meet the ambitious success criteria. Key learning points: - Excellent descriptions and narratives will focus on describing details, rather than trying to write too much - Figurative...
Instructional Video5:30
Curated OER

Physics Lab Demo : Optics Light Box

9th - 12th
Use a light box to experiment with light rays. The teacher uses prisms, convex, and concave lenses to refract light rays. Get your physics class excited about reflection and refraction by showing this video before you have them...
Instructional Video2:02
Bill Nye

Bill Nye The Science Guy on Light, Bending & Bouncing

6th - 10th
Beam me up, Bill! Explore how beams of light behave when they strike flat and curved surfaces. Bill bends light using a nifty contraption that streams three beams through a straight and a curved piece of plastic. He also defines and...
Instructional Video5:36
Veritasium

Sandwich Bag Fire Starter

9th - 12th Standards
How many ways to you know to start a fire? The video offers instructions for starting a fire without a match, lighter, or magnifying glass. As a resourceful option, it focuses on a method using a sandwich bag, water, and the sun to heat...
Instructional Video9:52
SciShow

How Do We Measure the Distance of Stars?

9th - 12th
While a cosmic distance ladder sounds like fun, it is actually the name given to the variety of methods astronomers use to determine the distance to objects in space. This video examines the method of determining the distance of a star...
Instructional Video2:07
DoodleScience

Correcting Vision

9th - 12th
A video explains the two most common vision problems, nearsightedness and farsightedness. It includes detail of what causes each and how they can be corrected using lenses and surgery.