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Kids Science Challenge: Discovering a Mineral
This video provides insight to mineralogy, petrology and crystallography and how minerals and gems are researched [4:09]
Crash Course
Crash Course A&p #36: Metabolism and Nutrition, Part 1
Metabolism is a complex process that has a lot more going on than personal trainers and commercials might have you believe. Today we are exploring some of its key parts, including vital nutrients -- such as water, vitamins, minerals,...
SciShow
Sci Show Kids: What's the Dirt on Dirt
Investigate dirt and why just about everything on the planet depends on it! This video explores soil's properties. Learn how soil is a mixture of minerals, water, air, and organic matter. [3:43]
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Why Is All Sand the Same?
Learn how the different geological components that make up sand are formed. [2:28]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Healthy Lifestyle: Spotting Salty Foods
Find out how much sodium is in some common foods and how you can maintain a low sodium diet. [6:00]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Mining
Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and legislation is also...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology Foundations: Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals
Overview of common vitamins and minerals that are important to human health. [6:11]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Rock Mineral Formations: Lesson 2
This lesson will explore the process of rock mineral formations. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Geology: Rock Mineral Formations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nutrition and Health: Lesson 1
This lesson will look at the effect that diet and exercise have on normal body functions. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Nutrition and Health."