TED-Ed
TED-ED: A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillips
Nobody knows exactly when humans began to create fermented beverages. The earliest known evidence comes from 7,000 BCE in China, where residue in clay pots has revealed that people were making an alcoholic beverage from fermented rice,...
Crash Course
Bodies and Dollars: Crash Course History of Science
After World War Two, the applications of basic discoveries in biology took off—and became big business. Today, we’ll look at the rise of Big Pharma and GMO foods. We’ll also discuss how life-science technologies fundamentally changed...
SciShow Kids
Why Different Soils Feel Different
Squeaks and Mister Brown do some experiments with soil, and learn all about why different soils feel different! Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter - Matter can be described and classified by its observable...
SciShow Kids
The 5 Fabulous Food Groups
Learn about our 5 main food groups with Jessi and Squeaks, then see if you can name them all!
Be Smart
The Raisin Bran Effect
The bottom of the cereal box is a disappointing place. But at least now you know why. Where do you see the Brazil Nut Effect around you?
Curated Video
What Makes These Dunes Sing?
Why do dunes sing? Head into the mysterious world of sand with host Joe Hanson! Along the way we meet Dr. Melany Hunt and Dr. Nathalie Vriend who solved the longstanding mystery of why dunes sing.
Curated Video
Rock Types - Geological Formations
An explanation of the geological processes which lead to the formation of different types of rock. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Sedimentary rock forms...
Curated Video
Rock Cycles
Rocks are constantly on the move. Eroded by water, sinking into the sea, and ejected by volcanoes, rocks have their very own cycle of existence. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The rock cycle is the process of rocks weathering...
Curated Video
Solids, Liquids and Gases
What is the difference between solids, liquids and gases? How does each state behave? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. The kinetic theory of matter states that particles are in constant motion and there are forces of...
Curated Video
Hydrogels
We use a disposable nappy to examine the superabsorbent properties of hydrogels. We add water to grains of hydrogel and watch them swell before adding salt to see the water escape. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points....
Curated Video
Volume: Counting Stars
How many stars are there in the Universe? Astronomers calculate it the same way they would grains of sand on a beach... using volume. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
Curated Video
The Emperor's Chess Board
The legend of the inventor who asked to be granted grains of rice for each square of a chess board, exponentially. And why his wish could not be fulfilled... Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
Curated Video
Extrusion
The process of magma coming to the surface, either in steady flows or violent eruptions, and cooling to form rocks. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Erosion
The wearing away of rock and the removal of weathered rock, soil, and other solid materials away from source. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Other means of separation – True or false
True or false ... Wind can be used as a means of separation? Material processes - Separating mixtures - Other means of separation Learning Points Wind can be used to separate heavy grains and light husks of wheat. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
Curated Video
Pancakes
We all love eating pancakes, but did you know they contain a secret ingredient – sunshine! Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy Learning Points Energy from the Sun is passed on through the...
Curated Video
Combine harvesters
Find out how a combine harvester separates grains from chaff using sieves. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by sieving Learning Points The size of the mesh in a sieve ensures that solids are separated correctly. A...
Curated Video
Energy: Heat Energy
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the concept of heat transfer by convection.43379
Curated Video
How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid
Weird History Food will tell you who exactly built the Food Pyramid. While the Egyptian Pyramids have created vast conspiracies about who made them, the American Food Pyramid is pretty obvious - Big Food Business. Get your veggies,...
Curated Video
From Grain to Flour: Milling Through the Ages
Explore the journey of wheat as it transforms into flour, a staple in our diets. From ancient windmills to modern industrial mills, learn about the evolution of flour milling. This segment details the entire process, highlighting both...
Curated Video
Sweet Secrets: Unveiling the Science and History of Sugar
Dive into the fascinating world of sugar, from its humble beginnings as a luxury item to its current status as a kitchen staple. Discover how sugar is transformed from beets and cane into the crystals we use every day. Explore the...
Curated Video
Maths Legends: A Game of Chess
In this video we tell the tale of the ancient Indian traveller who beat a king at a game of chess and used his knowledge of exponential growth to become rich!
Curated Video
Sorting Food into Categories
Miss Palomine reviews the categories of the food pyramid. She then shows pictures of various kinds of food to the student and challenges him to put the food into the proper category.
Curated Video
How The mediterranean Diet Improves Your Mood - What The Science Shows
Did you know that A healthy diet is associated with an approximately 30% reduction in the risk for depression and a 40% improvement in your thinking? There’s been a growing body of research showing an association between diet,...