Curated OER
How the Body Works: The Brain
The video displays a diagram of the nervous system and the dialogue is a telephone conversation about how it works. While it is not particularly engaging, there are plenty of related resources that make this quite a find! From within the...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye The Science Guy on The Brain
Is gray matter a gray area for your human biology class? Increase the amount of information in pupils' brains by showing this mini movie from Bill Nye The Science Guy! A newspaper is used to model how the folds in this vital organ allow...
Curated OER
Nervous System A and P Part 1
A British speaker lectures on the parts of the nervous system. He writes the names on large paper as well so that viewers can follow along. He draws a neuron, explaining all its parts. The video cuts off after the nodes of Ranvier are...
Curated OER
Kidney, Part 1
The different parts of the kidney are pointed out on a model by a teacher. Briefly show your class the components of a kidney with this clip.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Examining Brain Function: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain the usefulness of localizing brain function. The electrical stimulation of the brain and electroencephalograph will show how the brain can be stimulated and function can be measured. It is 1 of 5 in the series...
Crash Course
Crash Course Study Skills #10: Exercise and Learning
We're finally to the end of our time together here on Crash Course Study Skills, so this week we're taking a more holistic approach to being the best learner you can. Part of taking care of your brain is taking care of your whole body,...
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #30: The Mind/brain
Scientists in the nineteenth century discovered a lot about life and matter. But exactly what kind of stuff is the human brain? That one was - and is- tricky! This video explores the different theories on the brain and human behavior...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Decoding 'The Most Complex Object in the Universe'
Neuroscientists are mapping the brain to discover the origins of consciousness.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Itching Question That"s More Than Skin Deep
A connection between thinking and scratching shows how little we know about the tingles on our skin.