Señor Jordan
How to say "Take out a pencil!" in Spanish (Día 108)
Here's a phrase that could translate to many things in English: Get out a pencil! Pull out a pencil! Take out a pencil!
Curated Video
Do Algorithms Radicalize?
Algorithms are becoming increasingly associated with radicalization, but are they really the root of the issue?
Curated Video
Consonant + le Syllables {Syllable Types}
This video teaches consonant + le syllables, (-ble, -cle, -ple, -tle and more) how to divide them and how to read them. It is assumed that kids already know open, closed, Magic E, r-controlled, and vowel teams syllables. See links to...
Curated Video
Let's Learn Blending with Consonant Blends
This video teaches how to blend consonant blend words. It mostly focuses on beginning blends but also practiced ending blends and three letter blends. Practice blending sounds is an important step in learning to read.
Curated Video
Forbidden Fruit
Theoretical physicist Rocky Kolb, University of Chicago, describes how a combination of an air-conditioned public library and a discouraging librarian contributed to making him the scientist he is today.
Curated Video
The Need For Spies
Nobel Laureate in Physics Roger Penrose (Oxford) speculates on what others are saying - and not saying - about his groundbreaking theory.
Curated Video
Testing Morality
Anthropologist Frans de Waal, Emory University, describes how our understanding of altruism and prosocial tendencies have changed considerably over the past few years, both for humans and other primates.
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Harnessing Positive Emotions
Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson (UNC Chapel Hill) discusses her research on The Undoing Effect and Upward Spirals, two ways of directly applying her insights on positive emotions.
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Unlikely Mathematicians
UCLA psychologist Martin Monti describes how, contrary to what most of us naively believe, there is ample evidence that many animals can perform basic mathematical operations.
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Abstract Paint Techniques
This video will demonstrate different abstract paint techniques commonly used in abstract expressionist work
Australian Children's Television Foundation
How to Collect a Cone Snail for Research
Season 3, Cone Snail part 3 Cone snails are most active at night, so Kayne goes on a supervised night dive to find and collect the poisonous molusk. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around Australia to find endangered, weird, and...
Brave Wilderness
Angry Brown Snake in Toilet!
How to snake your toilet? ... Not like this! Afraid of snakes? Maybe not. But what about deadly snakes? Or deadly snakes in your bathroom? That's right, it's a good ol' fashioned snake home invasion! On this episode, Coyote and the team...
Curated Video
Musical Theatre's Most Iconic Duo | The Life & Times of Arthur Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan was one of those kids that made everyone hate themselves because while his friends were learning how to carry the one, he composed an anthem about weeping for Jerusalem on the shores of Babylon and he could play all of...
Curated Video
Nervous System
“Nervous System” identifies the different parts and purpose of the central nervous system.
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Where Is It?
“Where Is It?” explains how position can be described in relation to another object, giving examples of common position words.
The Backyard Scientist
Dangerous Toys - Gas Powered Pogo Stick from 1960's
Dangerous Toys - Gas Powered Pogo Stick from 1960's
The Backyard Scientist
My Favorite Experiments in Virtual Reality! Backyard Scientist in VR
I know a lot of you have been asking for more rocket knife and giant mousetrap so this was the perfect time to try some new stuff. The Rocket knife was giving me problems though, I couldn't get the track aligned 100% and the rockets kept...
Curated Video
Sight Words For Kids: Baking Sight Word Cookies (sight word fluency)
Students learning to read may benefit from learning sight words. Here are the words that students will learn in the video: my, than, been, who, now, find, long, down, come, may, did, get
Brave Wilderness
GODZILLA Lizard is REAL!?
We filmed a REAL Godzilla Lizard off the coast of Fernandina in the Galapagos! Yes you read that correct, we're talking about giant marine iguanas that have adapted over millions of years to become on the only lizards on earth to explore...
Science ABC
Why Do You Feel Strange In An Elevator Just After It Starts/Stops?
The sudden movement of the elevator disrupts the state of rest, causing the person to move upwards and resulting in a strange fuzzy sensation in the head. Some may experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, or even a mild headache. This...
Vlogbrothers
Should I Feel Guilty?
Thank you to too much candy for helping me finally make this video. It's obviously something I've been thinking about for a long time. As someone who has a LOT of advantages, it is very clear to me that I have them. But I also think that...
Science Buddies
The Phone Book Friction Experiment (with sticky notes)
As seen on Mythbusters - you can try this experiment yourself with sticky notes! For a version you can do (safely) at home, see the written instructions on our site: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/notepad-friction
Science Buddies
SImple Soil Moisture Sensor Circuit
Build a simple soil moisture sensor (no programming required) that you can use for a science project! The sensor also works as a water level detector. Complete written instructions, including a parts list, can be found here:...
Science Buddies
Make a Robotic Hand with Straws
Design your own robotic hand for a science or engineering project! This video provides an overview of how you can make a basic hand or gripper using straws and string. For full science project instructions, visit our website:...