TED-Ed
What Does the Liver Do?
It's the heaviest organ in the human body, but exactly what role does the liver play in sustaining life? Follow along with this short video as it explores the various ways the liver filters, stores, and manufactures materials...
Curated OER
What is Blood?
When we speak of blood, we are usually talking about several different components that make up blood. Do you know what blood consists of? This informative video explains the three elements of blood as well as the nutrients in plasma. The...
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
Energy and the Four States of Matter Solid Liquid Gas and Plasma
There are four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. As this clip describes, the key to changing the states of matter is the addition or subtraction of energy. Learn about molecules, heat, plasma, and the science behind...
Curated OER
Blood: Path of a Red Blood Cell
Despite slightly older animation, this fascinating video shows the path each red blood cell takes as it carries oxygen throughout the body. From the first pump of the heart pushing red blood cells to the lungs to pick up oxygen to the...
Curated OER
STEMbite: Plasma Televisions
Plasma television screens display images made of pixels. The varying colors of light in the pixels are produced by electric charges to the neon and xenon gases in them. Phosphorescent material absorbs the ultraviolet light, allowing the...
Curated OER
The Endocrine System: How it Works
The endocrine system is unique in that hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream. Listen as the path of hormones is detailed and the parts of the entire system are discussed. Show your anatomy and biology scholars this video...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: Plasma: The Fourth State of Matter
In this video lesson, students will achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Become familiar with the fourth state of matter, "plasma"; 2) Understand the concept of plasma: 3) Compare the four states of matter; and 4) Learn some...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: States of Matter Follow Up
As follow up to the introductory video on the states of matter, this tutorial dives deeper into plasma and hydrogen bonds. [8:45]
Other
Thinkwell Video Biology: Plant and Animal Cell Overview: The Basics
A sometimes humorous look at plant and animal eukaryotic cells. Learn about specialization and compartmentalization in cell biology through this YouTube video. [9:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chemistry: States of Matter Follow Up
Ever wondered how lightning forms or what stars are composed of? These answers can be found in this video lecture about the fourth state of matter, plasma. This video lecture is a follow-up to a states of matter and bonding lectures....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lab Values and Concentrations: What's Inside of Blood?
Watch how centrifuging your blood decomposes it, and find out what it's made up of. The instructor is a pediatric infectious disease physician. [11:09]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Astronomy: The Sun
Phil takes us for a closer look at the two-octillion-ton star that rules our solar system. We look at the sun's core, plasma, magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and what all of that means for our planet....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology: Blood, Part 1: True Blood
Now that we've talked about your blood vessels, we're going to zoom in a little closer and talk about your blood itself. We'll start by outlining the basic components of blood, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and plasma,...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Design Squad: Mesmer Tube
Find out what a Mesmer tube is and what happens to the gas inside it when charged with electricity. [0:50]
Crash Course
Crash Course Astronomy #10: The Sun
Take a closer look at the two-octillion ton star that rules the solar system. Also, look at the sun's core, plasma, magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and what all of that means for Earth.
Crash Course
Crash Course A&p #29: Blood, Part 1 True Blood
Now that we've talked about your blood vessels, we're going to zoom in a little closer and talk about your blood itself. We'll start by outlining the basic components of blood -- including erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and plasma...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Blood Components and Functions
This lesson will identify the functions of the three components that make up blood.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Calculate Your Own Osmolarity
Learn how to use three lab values (Sodium, glucose, and BUN) to approximate your plasma osmolarity. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [12:57]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: States of Matter Follow Up
More information on plasma and hydrogen bonds. [8:45]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Plasma Cell Dyscrasias?
This video explains the different blood cells and plasma cell dyscrasias or dysfunction. [7:53]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Why We Need a Lymphatic System
Welcome to the lymphatic system! Find out why we need it, and how it interacts with our blood vessels. [9:31]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Blood: Components, Functions
This lesson will identify the functions of the three components that make up blood as well as identify the 4 blood types.