Curated Video
Factpack: Why Do Teens Get Spots?
Find out what's happening during puberty that causes spots. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning...
Curated Video
Melatonin and Sleep
Melatonin regulates our sleep cycle and during puberty this hormone becomes imbalanced. Could this be why teenagers are moody? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The hormone melatonin regulates the circadian rhythm - the body's...
Curated Video
Growing Pains
Learn how bones change shape to form the adult skeleton, the problems this causes for growing teenagers, and how to ensure healthy bones for life. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Hormones released during puberty cause a rapid...
Curated Video
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Adolescence: From Acne to Voice Changes
Explore the myriad of changes that occur during adolescence, including the onset of acne, hair growth, and the deepening of the voice. This video delves into the scientific reasons behind these transformations, offering insights into...
Healthcare Triage
Smartphones, Early Puberty, and Bad, Scary Headlines
A recent headline sounded the alarm about a study that found that smartphone use was related to the early onset of puberty in children. This headline was a real triple threat: fear of technology, children under threat, and sexualization...
Curated Video
Gender-Affirming Care: What Doctors Really Think
Currently, almost 2% of high school students in the U.S. identify as transgender, and a growing number of teens are being diagnosed with gender dysphoria, according to a study by the CDC. As a result, there is an increased demand for...
Curated Video
Sex Differences
Gender roles have evolved throughout history and societies, but biological differences are here to stay. How do these differences impact our life and body? And what differences are due to social pressure and education?
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GCSE Biology - The Menstrual Cycle & Puberty #60
Hormones do many things in the body, two very important roles are controlling puberty and the menstrual cycle. Learn how these work and which hormones are involved. The next two related videos will be on: 1 - Contraception 2 - Increasing...
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Caring For Your Changing Skin
Dr. Algae explains that during puberty excess oils collect on your skin. He then offers several methods for taking care of your skin and tips to help to reduce acne and blemishes.
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Caring For Your Changing Body
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of thoroughly cleaning your body on a regular basis now that your body is going through puberty.
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Your Changing Body
Dr. Algae talks about the way our bodies change as we progress through life. He then discusses puberty and how it affects your body.
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Manners Matter
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of practicing good manners and describes several ways to behave in a more respectful fashion.
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Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Dr. Algae talks about the bigger appetite that accompanies the growth spurt of an adolescent. He explains the adolescent body’s need for more calories and the healthiest way to satisfy those needs.
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Embracing Our Biology
Philosopher Patricia Churchland (UC San Diego) describes some implications of fully recognizing that our minds are a manifestation of our underlying brain biology.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Female Reproductive Cycle: Hormone Differences in Men vs Women
The video explains the female reproductive cycle, including changes in hormone levels and the process of ovulation. It also compares the hormone levels of men and women, highlighting the significant fluctuations women experience...
Nature League
Sex Cells and Inherited Trauma - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effects of childhood trauma on adult sperm cells of mice and men. Article citation: Dickson, D.A., Paulus, J.K., Mensah, V., Lem,...
Nature League
Sex Safari - Field Trip
In this Nature League Field Trip, Brit goes on a Montana safari at the National Bison Range and shares some local stories of how species have persisted over time via reproduction.
Curated Video
A2 English Listening Practice - Middle School
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of middle school. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...
JJ Medicine
Phenylketonuria | Genetics, Signs & Symptoms, Treatment
Lesson on phenylketonuria. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder of phenylalanine metabolism, resulting in insufficient enzymatic processing of phenylalanine. As a result, phenylalanine levels increase, leading to increased...
Iesha Learning
How to Manage Your Periods
In this video, young people learn how to stay clean and comfortable during their periods, including instructions on how to use a sanitary pad, tampon, and menstrual cup.
HealthSketch
What is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
CAH is a genetic condition that affects the way hormones are made in the adrenal gland. In this simple animated video, we explain how it occurs, the symptoms that result, and how it can be treated. This video will be helpful to students...
Iesha Learning
Menstrual Traditions
In this video, young people learn the basis of many tradition and taboos around menstruation in India.
FuseSchool
Human growth curves
When a baby is born, how do the doctors, nurses and midwives check that it is healthy? Apart from blood tests and visual inspections in some countries, the easiest way to check a baby is healthy is to weigh it. A low or high birth weight...
Catalyst University
Exocrine Glands of the Integumentary System
This video explores the 3 primary classes of exocrine glands in the integumentary system: merocrine, apocrine, and sebaceous (holocrine) glands.