Visual Learning Systems
Organisms and Interactions
In this video students will explore the interaction between living things and their environment. They will learn how to create an experiment where they use seeds to see how they are impacted by air, light, and water. This program...
Curated Video
The Secret Islands of the Everglades
The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the...
Curated Video
Climbers’ Paradise is the Last Refuge for an Ancient Species
It’s called the Land of Arches. With more than 100 natural sandstone arches, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a breathtaking natural spectacle. The gorge is considered one of the world’s premier rock climbing destinations. It’s also a haven...
Weird History
The Nightmarish Conditions in Industrial Meat-Packing Plants
In 1906, Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle, about conditions in industrial meat packing plants, was published. It was a fictionalized account of what it was like in the meat packing industry, and how horrible working conditions were in...
Curated Video
Photosynthesis Experiment
Follow along and learn about the process of photosynthesis in plants. Then do a simple experiment to demonstrate the process.
0:00 – Introduction
0:07 – What you need
0:17 – Explanation
1:16 – Safety
1:23 – Experiment
2:09 – Results
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Curated Video
Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 1
Learn about how seeds sprout into plants, and find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts without soil!
0:00 – Introduction
0:17 – What you need
0:45 – Explanation
2:54 – Safety
3:03 – Growing Bean Sprouts Setup 1
3:44 – Growing...
Curated Video
Color Changing Celery
Learn about plants, and see how you can change their color!
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:43 – What you need
Minute 1:06 – Explanation & description of plants and their function
Minute 2:24 – Experimental plan
Minute 3:03 –...
Curated Video
Pepper Spray Explained
Dr. Boyd explains the chemical in pepper spray that causes irritation, and he also explains what to do if you are ever exposed to pepper spray.
Minute 0:00 – Introduction
Minute 0:07 – Background
Minute 0:33 – Explanation of chemicals...
Curated Video
Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 2
In this experiment, find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts in the dark, without soil!
PBS
Bioengineered Terrors: Killer Plants in Modern Fiction
In the 1970s and 80s, advances in bioengineering fueled narratives about dangerous plants, reflecting anxieties about genetic experimentation. Stories like Super Mario’s piranha plants and Godzilla, popularized the theme of killer flora....
PBS
Monstrous Flora: From Science to Fiction in the 20th Century
At the turn of the 20th century, plants in both science and horror fiction were increasingly viewed with curiosity and fear. The 1920s and 30s saw a surge in monstrous plant narratives, with fears of nuclear mutation, extraterrestrial...
PBS
Exotic Dangers: The Rise of Killer Plant Myths in the 19th Century
In the 19th century, advancements in trade and greenhouse technology enabled the global transport of plants, sparking fascination with exotic and sometimes dangerous flora. This led to a rise in fictional tales of carnivorous plants,...
PBS
The Origins and Evolution of Deadly Plant Myths
For millennia, humans have used plants for healing and protection, but myths have also depicted plants as conscious killers. Stories of poisonous plants, such as the deadly Javanese upas tree, have been sensationalized throughout...
Great Big Story
Inside Sweden's Pionen data centre, a high-security bunker
Tour the subterranean world of Pionen Data Centre, housed in a former nuclear bunker beneath Stockholm.
Great Big Story
Nualolo Kai, preserving Hawaiian culture and traditions on Kaua’i
Explore the cultural significance of Nualolo Kai on Kaua’i, where Hawaiian traditions like kapa making, hula, and language are taught and preserved.
Great Big Story
Nualolo Kai, preserving Hawaiian culture and traditions on Kaua’i
Explore the cultural significance of Nualolo Kai on Kaua’i, where Hawaiian traditions like kapa making, hula, and language are taught and preserved.
Astrum
Can We Grow Plants in Lunar and Martian Soil
Mars has a lot of the nutrients needed for plants to grow, but it also has some added extras, including toxic perchlorates. How will future missions overcome these challenges?
Great Big Story
Off-grid organic farming in Minnesota’s harsh climate
Meet Lise and David Abazs, off-grid farmers in Finland, Minnesota, transforming infertile, rocky land into thriving organic farmland powered by renewable energy.
Great Big Story
From weeds to fine dining, the art of foraging
Discover how Tama Matsuoka Wong, a forager for Michelin-star chefs, transforms wild plants like sumac and cattail shoots into gourmet ingredients, bridging nature and culinary artistry.
Science ABC
What Have Sunflowers Got To Do With Nuclear Disasters?
Sunflowers are the international symbol for nuclear disarmament. You will most likely find sunflowers around areas where nuclear disasters have occurred in the past. Following the 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl Power Plant in Ukraine,...
Science ABC
What Ecological Adaptations Enable Life to Flourish in Harsh Desert Climates?
Life in deserts is hard due to the scarcity of food and water. However, plants, animals, and humans have adapted in various ways to survive in these challenging environments. This video explores the incredible adaptations that enable...
Science ABC
What are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?
GMO or genetically modified organisms are organisms with their DNA modified, usually by adding new or different DNA from another organism. GM crops are crops that have genes from bacteria. These genes allow the plants to either produce...
Science ABC
Photosynthesis: The Biochemistry Behind How Plants Make Their Food
Plants, unlike most living things, produce their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis means 'making using light'. Plants use the energy from the sunlight to make food. The food matter comes from carbon dioxide...