Amoeba Sisters
Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles
As the world turns ... so do the carbon and nitrogen cycles! Introduce them both to eager young biologists through an animated video, part of an extensive biology playlist. The narrator explains how each element moves through its...
Fuse School
Green Chemistry - Principle 12
With so many possible sites to bond with, how can chemists ensure that they can produce only the product they seek? The 12th and final video in the green chemistry series has pupils observe how to use derivatives to isolate functional...
SciShow
Top 5 Deadliest Substances on Earth
A crystal, the size of a grain of sand, of botulinum can kill 9,600 people. Viewers learn more about the five deadliest natural substances based on their ability to kill quickly with a video that also explains how these substances are...
Bozeman Science
Naming Compounds - Part 1
A movie critic would describe this resource as a bit formulaic, but that's what makes it work! The video explains the formula, or rules, for naming both covalent and ionic compounds.
Curated OER
Identifying Organic Compounds
Explore the world of organic compounds. Each type of organic compounds are described in terms of their bonds to other hydrocarbons. Ethers, alcohols, aldehyde are only some of the exciting compounds viewers will encounter.
Curated OER
Lesson 12: More Derivatives, Ketones, Aldehydes, Ethers, Amines
Lesson 12 in "Chemguy's" series of organic chemistry videos, this one is somewhat of a bonus. He briefly introduces young chemists to the ketones, aldehydes, and amines. He discloses how to name and draw the structures of each.
Curated OER
Lesson 11: Esters
Esters are the organic compounds that make the flavors in fruit. Chemguy explains the chemical reaction that creates an ester, how to name them, and how to draw their structures. This brief introduction can be embedded into your...
Curated OER
Lesson 2: Introduction to Alkanes
Aliphatics are straight-chained molecules. Chemguy teaches how to name the single bond aliphatics and alkanes with proper prefixes. Although not very captivating, he explains chemistry concepts clearly. While this should not take the...
Curated OER
Lesson 9: Alcohols
Introduce your organic chemistry class to the polar alcohol molecule with Chemguy. He reveals characteristics of these compounds, how to name them, and what their molecular structures are. This, along with other Chemguy videos, is...
Curated OER
Lesson 10: Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids are hydrocarbon derivatives that have a carboxyl group attached. Learn how to name and draw models of the structure of these organic compounds. This brief introduction can be embedded into your PowerPoint or Smart Board...
Curated OER
Lesson 6: Alkynes, Shapes of Molecules
Triple-bonded aliphatics are called alkynes. Step-by-step, Chemguy walks young chemists through the process of naming these organic compounds and shows models illustrating the molecular structures. Though not entertaining, Chemguy is a...
Curated OER
Lesson 5: Alkenes
Alkenes are double-bond aliphatics. Chemguy instructs viewers about saturated and unsaturated fats and demonstrates how to name them. Though not entertaining, Chemguy is a talented teacher who educates effectively. Where these...
Crash Course
Crash Course Chemistry #40: Hydrocarbon Power!
Learn about organic chemistry and, more specifically, the power of hydrocarbon. He talks about the classifications of all by observing its structure.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relative Stability of Amides Esters Anhydrides and Acyl Chlorides
Video lecture explains relative stability of Amides Esters Anhydrides and Acyl Chlorides. [11:09]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simple and Fractional Distillations
This video lesson is designed for Class 11 Chemistry (India). This lesson explains the concepts of equilibrium reactions and constants. Students will learn how chemicals can be separated and purified through distillation, a process that...
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Identifying Organic Compounds
A video identifying the different types of organic compounds. Understand that all organic compounds contains carbon and hydrogen. Be able to recognize the compounds that are part of the following groups alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl...