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Natural Polymers
Learn the basics about natural polymers. What are natural polymers? where are they found and how are they structured? Find out more in this video!
Professor Dave Explains
Amino Acids
It's time to start learning about all the monomers that make up large biomolecules, and the first one we will look at is the amino acid. These make up proteins, which is most of what you are, so this is pretty important stuff!
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What Is Thermosetting and Thermosoftening Polymers
Learn the basics about thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers, when learning about polymers as a part of organic chemistry. A polymer is a macromolecule made of many monomers, or repeating units. The properties of these polymers...
Curated Video
Introduction to Natural Polymers: From Sugars to DNA
The video provides an overview of natural polymers found in all living things. The video explains that sugars are carbohydrates and can be linked together to form polysaccharides in condensation reactions, with examples of starch and...
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Synthetic Polymers
Learn the basics about synthetic polymers when learning about polymers as a part of the organic chemistry topic.
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Uses Of Polymers
Learn the basics about the uses of polymers, as a part of organic chemistry. Learn about PVC and PTFE. Different polymers have their specific uses and also problems associated with polymers. Polymers are long chain organic molecules made...
Science360
Polymers - Chalk Talk
Muscle fibers, DNA and plastics are all examples of polymers. Watch this video to learn more.
Professor Dave Explains
Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA
We've been hearing about DNA since the third grade, and we all know that it's a double helix with little ladder rungs. But now we are ready to understand this molecule on a more fundamental level, which will enable to us to understand...
Bozeman Science
Biological Molecules
Focus on macro-molecules including nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. A video explains which are monomers, which form polymers, and the process of changing from one to the other. It also covers the characteristics of...
National Science Foundation
Suit Up—Science of the Winter Olympics
You are what you wear! Learn the complex design strategies that result in the competition clothing seen in the Olympics. Scientists consider the requirement of each sport, which typically results in resisting air drag.
Crash Course
Digestive System (Part 1)
The stomach can hold 1.5 liters of food, which remains there for two to three hours in order for digestion to complete. The 33rd video in a series of 47 covers the process of digestion. Classes learn why digestion occurs, about the...
Bozeman Science
Abiogenesis
Scholars explore how life on Earth formed more than 3.8 billion years ago through natural processes, from monomers to more complex organisms such as cells and then life. Viewers see the Miller-Urey experiment and how it...
Bozeman Science
Polymers
High school chemists concentrate on the formation of polymers through condensation reactions. A video also explains the process of breaking them down through hydrolysis.
Amoeba Sisters
DNA Structure and Function
Chromosomes come in pairs and in pears. The video covers DNA structure and function including the parts of the nucleotide and the four bases. It provides examples of cloning, gene regulation, and mutation.
Amoeba Sisters
Biomolecules
Do you think complex carbohydrates debate the meaning of life? A scientific video covers biomolecules and monomers including all four types: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. It also offers a pneumonic device to...
Steve Spangler Science
The Baby Diaper Secret - Sick Science! #017
Have investigators tear apart a fresh disposable diaper to examine the highly absorbent sodium polyacrylate ingredient. This is an absorbing activity for young chemists when studying the properties of polymers. They experience firsthand...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Impact of Technology: Nylon
This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey looks at the invention of nylon. [3:51]
Amoeba Sisters
Amoeba Sisters: Biomolecules
Learn all about carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and the monomers that build them up! Also get some fun mnemonics for remembering important parts of the monomers. [7:30]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of the Winter Olympics: Competition Suits
Winter Olympic athletes and scientists discuss the science and technology behind the clothing the athletes wear in competition. [5:12]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology Foundations: Introduction to Carbohydrates
Introduction to carbohydrates (saccharides). Monomers and polymers. Glucose and glycogen. [4:27]
Other
Smart School Online: What Are Synthetic Fibres?
Simple video explaining what natural and synthetic fibers are, e.g., cotton, wool, and silk versus nylon, polyester, and rayon. Discusses monomers and polymers. [1:48]