American Chemical Society
Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green?
See how Lady Liberty turned green. Young scientists learn that oxidation reactions have caused the originally red-brown Statue of Liberty to become its current shade of green. An engaging video explains how the copper in the statue...
American Chemical Society
Game of Thrones Science: Sword Making and Valyrian Steel
Can mere mortals make valyrian steel without using magic? Game of Thrones gurus examine the properties of this mythical metal with a video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions series. The narrator discusses the properties of...
Real Engineering
The History of Iron and Steel
Steel a great resource to teach your class all about iron. Viewers of an engaging video see how the production of wrought iron, cast iron, and steel have changed over time. The video also explains some societal advances due to these...
Crash Course
Meteors
When you wish upon a shooting star ... you're actually pinning your hopes and dreams upon a meteor! Science scholars discover the origin of these dazzling falling bodies in a video that's sure to captivate. The narrator explains the...
Fuse School
Iron Alloys
Examples of iron alloys include stainless steel and wrought iron. The video discusses many different iron alloys, their properties, and their uses. It mentions the pros and cons of each alloy and the reactions that produce such a...
Fuse School
Reactions of Iron
Iron is the fourth most common element in the earth's crust. The video explains the reaction of iron with air, water, acids, halogens, and displacement of other metals. It shows the chemical formulas as well as the observable...
Fuse School
Element, Mixture or Compound
Don't get mixed up about the differences between elements, mixtures, and compounds! Part one of a six-part series discussing these important classifications of substances illustrates simple tests one can perform to determine a material's...
Fuse School
Structure and Composition of the Earth
Why is Earth different from other planets? What makes it so special, anyway? It's only fitting to delve into how the "parent" rock was formed in the first installment of a seven-part series about rocks and rock formation. Amateur...
Fuse School
Minerals and Ores
Here's a video that will leave them wanting m"ore"! Part three of the seven-part series involving rocks and the rock cycle illustrates the relationship between minerals and ores. Young geologists get a look at how valuable metals are...
TED-Ed
Where Does Gold Come From?
Your class will never believe that their gold jewelry originated in outer space, but it's true! Learn about the way Earth's gold supply originated in a supernova and became integrated with our planet's terrain with a short, informative...
Curated OER
Respiratory System - Questions and Answers
Intersperse your viewing of this video with questions that are shown on the screen. Keep your learners engaged by having them take notes and answer the questions. Parts of the respiratory system are shown with pictures and animation...
Curated OER
Iron - Periodic Table of Videos
Thermite, a mixture of iron oxide and aluminum, is ignited, producing molten iron. Alternating between footage of this reaction and a professor expounding on the iron, this video is interesting and informative.
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Iron
A look at iron and its properties that allow it to be used in structural material, blood, and in an oxidation-reduction reaction. [6:01]
Other
Osmosis: Hemochromatosis
What is hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder where the body isn't able to regulate its iron absorption. This video explores the pathophysiology behind iron overload, common complications, important clinical signs and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life's Rocky Start Banded Iron Formations
Learn how life on early Earth triggered the formation of vast deposits of iron in this video. View the stunning iron rich rocks in Australia that were created by early life. Closed caption available. [3:20]
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #8: Medieval China
This video explores the technological advancements in Medieval China, specifically the achievements of Northern and Southern Song Dynasties - a time of great technical innovation. Take a tour through the ages and explore key elements of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Life and Times of Rb Cs and Platelets
This video delves into the production of red blood cells and platelets. [10:35]