Instructional Video1:11
Curated Video

Factpack: Acceleration

6th - 12th
In the race to change velocity the fastest, can man-made objects outstrip nature's fastest accelerators?
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Open a discussion on what has...
Instructional Video0:54
Curated Video

Germination - Early Plant Growth

6th - 12th
The early stages of growth of a plant or fungus from a dormant seed or spore.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Instructional Video0:46
Curated Video

Living things – Clip

K - 5th
Find out about the extraordinary life cycle of the Pilobolus fungus.
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All living things reproduce.


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Instructional Video0:38
Curated Video

Reducing the spread of disease – Clip

K - 5th
Animals can get diseases too. See how an ant colony deals with a deadly fungus.
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Fungi can cause...
Instructional Video2:24
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What lives on our skin?

K - 5th
Your skin is covered in microorganisms.
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Healthy human skin has millio
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Instructional Video0:55
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Caring for the environment – Clip

K - 5th
Discover how a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga allows lichens to thrive in harsh environments.
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Instructional Video3:32
Curated Video

What is a microorganism?

K - 5th
Microorganisms live everywhere on Earth, but what are they and how do they affect humans?
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Microorganisms are...
Instructional Video3:26
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World's largest organism

K - 5th
Can you guess what the world's largest organism is?
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Instructional Video5:01
Wonderscape

The Theories Behind the Salem Witch Trials

K - 5th
This video explores possible explanations for the Salem Witch Trials, including ergot poisoning, family feuds, and social tensions. It examines how jealousy, spite, and the strict Puritan lifestyle might have fueled the accusations and...
Instructional Video12:16
Brave Wilderness

Experiencing the Acid Spray of a Violin Beetle

6th - 8th
On this adventure, Mark is in Thailand tracking down the acid-spraying Violin Beetle! Will he be able to find this bizarre insect? And is it as dangerous as the legends say? Watch to find out!<br/>
Instructional Video2:33
Curated Video

Genetic Modification of Food Crops

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the controversy surrounding genetic modification of food crops, particularly in Europe. It highlights the resistance to GM agriculture in Europe and the legal proceedings resulting in bans or delays. The video also...
Instructional Video6:01
Curated Video

Adaptive Stewardship: Menominee Techniques for Sustainable Forest Management

3rd - Higher Ed
The Menominee Tribe has a long history of adaptive resource managements. Despite the reduction of their ancestral land from 15 million to 234,000 acres, they manage their forest sustainably, prioritizing ecological health over pure...
Instructional Video3:38
Science Buddies

Leaf Color Detection with Arduino

K - 5th
Program an Arduino to identify different color leaves using a color sensor in this science project
Instructional Video10:31
Curated Video

Cro-Magnon Society: Social Dynamics and Artistic Expressions

6th - Higher Ed
Explore the social and cultural aspects of Cro-Magnon life. This segment reveals their egalitarian society, devoid of war and rich in communal cooperation. Discover their artistic side through cave paintings and understand the...
Instructional Video0:50
Curated Video

I WONDER - What Are Leafcutter Ants?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of what are leafcutter ants.
Instructional Video1:22
Curated Video

Using Fungus to Combat Malaria: A Promising Solution

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Researchers have discovered a fungus that can significantly reduce the spread of malaria by targeting the female mosquito that transmits the disease. By spraying the fungus onto areas where mosquitoes rest, the parasite carried by the...
Instructional Video2:05
Curated Video

The Benefits of Mushrooms: A Nutritious and Versatile Ingredient

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, the benefits of mushrooms are explored, highlighting their low-calorie content, lack of cholesterol, and high levels of B complex vitamins. Despite being a type of fungus, mushrooms offer a unique and nutritious addition...
Instructional Video1:26
Curated Video

Combatting the Mikania Mikrantha Weed: A Natural Solution for India's Tea Crop

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video highlights the threat posed by Mikania Mikrantha, a fast-growing weed that is suffocating India's tea crop. To combat this issue, plant scientists have developed a natural alternative to herbicides - a fungus or rust that...
Instructional Video7:12
Financial Times

Fermenting: the future of animal-free meat

Higher Ed
FT Tech - Silicon Valley venture capital is feeding a budding business in fermented, animal-free proteins - creating bacon, turkey and egg white from yeasts and fungus. FT San Francisco correspondent Dave Lee considers its potential over...
Instructional Video3:10
Financial Times

The blight that could decimate the world’s banana crop

Higher Ed
FT Food Revolution - Dire warnings about the banana’s impending extinction have been circulating for some time, but despite that, as the FT’s Clive Cookson explains, global production has expanded in recent years. That growth, however,...
Instructional Video24:51
Brave Wilderness

Is Coyote Peterson the REAL Batman?

6th - 8th
He's the hero that Clarksville, Tennessee deserves... and no one asked for... The Dark Knight returns just in time for Halloween, and this time he's on a mission to take down FUNGUY... aka: White Nose Fungus, an ultra contagious and...
Instructional Video3:48
Curated Video

GCSE Biology - How A Mushroom Can Kill You - Fungal and Protist Disease #35

9th - Higher Ed
Learn what fungi and protist are and how they can cause 'Rose Black Spot' and 'Malaria'. We also cover vectors and parasites, and the symptoms and treatments of each disease
Instructional Video6:22
Curated Video

GCSE Biology - Drug Development and Testing - Clinical Trials #45

9th - Higher Ed
Most drugs originate from nature e.g. from the back of a tree, but they have to refined and tested in clinical trials. Learn how this process works and the many stages we go through to ensure the final drug is effective.
Instructional Video4:26
Curated Video

4 Common Zoonotic Diseases

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi has an univited guest join her on screen while she talks about the gross things that your pets can share with you.



*Jessi was on a medication that weakened her immune system which allowed the ring worm to form. No...