Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Blood and its Components
In this video, we explore the purpose and components of blood. We learn that blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body. This video is part of the 10-part series, Circulation and Respiration.
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the World of Plants
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of plants. With over 300,000 different kinds of plants, each with unique characteristics, this video highlights the common features and incredible diversity found in the plant kingdom. This...
Visual Learning Systems
Photosynthesis and Plant Responses: Products of Photosynthesis
Students will learn why photosynthesis is so important to us. The different plant structures and compounds involved in photosynthesis and transpiration are highlighted. Beyond photosynthesis, plant responses to certain stimuli and...
Catalyst University
BASICS of Fatty Acid Metabolism [Part 1] - Lipolysis, Transport, & Import
In this video, we do an overview of the following: [1] Lipolysis | Mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue [2] Transport in the blood [3] Import into Cells for metabolism
Professor Dave Explains
Beckmann Rearrangement
Have you ever had a ketone and wished you had an amide instead? Not to worry! The Beckmann rearrangement is the solution to your problems. Check out this nifty reaction where we get an oxime and then get an alkyl group to migrate. We can...
The Backyard Scientist
Pouring Liquid Nitrogen in a Pool - (I set my pool on fire!!)
I pour Liquid Nitrogen, Diethyl Ether, and Dry Ice into my pool! Can liquid nitrogen put out a fire? what about dry ice? Diethyl ether is one of the most flammable solvents around!
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Mixtures, Solutions, Elements, and Compounds: Investigating Compounds
Upon viewing the Investigating Mixtures, Solutions, Elements, and Comnpunds video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that everything we see, touch, and even things we can't see are made up of matter. Understand...
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Environment - Carbon Cycle part 1
Watch the first part of our Carbon Cycle videos, as part of environmental chemistry. Photosynthesis and respiration help carbon to be cycled in nature by using energy from the sun. As living things grow, they have to build up large...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: Circulatory System Fundamentals
This video program explores the role of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems, emphasizing things we can do to maintain these important systems. Regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and not smoking are just a few of the...
Catalyst University
Glycogen Phosphorylase Function and Mechanism
Glycogen Phosphorylase Function and Mechanism
FuseSchool
What Is The Natural Greenhouse Effect?
Learn the basics about the natural greenhouse effect. The atmosphere helps to keep our planet warm by making it harder for the energy we get from the sun to escape back to the universe. Our atmosphere is held to the earth by the force of...
FuseSchool
How Is Oxygen Used
Learn the basics about the properties of oxygen. Oxygen is a gas, it has no smell, colour, or taste; but without it, we as humans would not be able to inhabit planet Earth. When cooled to a very low temperature, it will form a liquid and...
Visual Learning Systems
Plant Activities: How Do Plants Eat?
Several important plant activities including photosynthesis, reproduction, growth and germination are investigated in this series of videos. Students will learn how these processes are related to the structure of plants. Important...
Professor Dave Explains
Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation
We just learned how to make lactams out of cyclic ketones, is there a similar way that we can make lactones? There is! Try the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation. This is another one of those rearrangement type of reactions, only this time we are...
Professor Dave Explains
E/Z Absolute Configuration of Alkenes
How to assign absolute configuration to alkenes.
Curated Video
How Do Astronauts Get Breathable Oxygen In Space (Aboard The ISS)?
Astronauts onboard the ISS get their breathable oxygen in two main ways - through systems onboard the ISS that generate breathable oxygen and through resupply missions that deliver breathable oxygen to the ISS. There is plenty of oxygen...
Curated Video
Introduction to Fish Farming
The video is a lecture presentation on fish farming. It discusses why fish is a good source of protein and nutrients for humans and other animals, as well as how fish farming helps conserve wild fish stocks. The video also talks about...
Curated Video
Chemical Reactions Involving Metals: Oxidation, Reduction, and Redox Reactions
The video discusses common chemical reactions involving metals such as oxidation and reduction, the formation of positive ions, and redox reactions. It also shows the results of experiments where different metals react with water and...
Curated Video
Transport of Substances in and out of Cells: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Active Transport
In this video, the concept of transport of substances into and out of cells is explained. The different ways in which this process occurs are discussed, including diffusion, osmosis, and active transport. The importance of surface area...
Catalyst University
Nitric Oxide Synthase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Nitric Oxide Synthase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Catalyst University
Carbohydrate Structure Aldopentoses and Ketopentoses
Carbohydrate Structure Aldopentoses and Ketopentoses
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Aerobic Respiration
This video explains the importance of oxygen in aerobic respiration, which is the process of breaking down food to produce energy in our bodies. It highlights how simple sugars and oxygen are broken down to release energy, along with the...
Curated Video
Classification of Organic Reactions and Examples of Common Types
This video explains the classification of different organic reactions into different groups such as oxidation, reduction, substitution, elimination, and addition. The video goes on to explain four different types of reactions, including...