How do cells get rid of worn out proteins? Using a short video clip, viewers learn about the role of ubiquitin in flagging worn-out proteins and see how the proteasome degrades flagged proteins. 

Enzymes really know how to keep things moving along! Introduce these powerful proteins through a short video from an extensive life science playlist. Viewers learn why enzymes are specific in their jobs, important enzymes in our bodies,...

Why do chemical reactions move at different rates? Chemistry scholars examine the intricate workings of reaction mechanisms with a video from the JFR Science playlist. They watch as the narrator diagrams reaction intermediates and...

Sometimes chemistry is a balancing act. Get to know Le Chatelier's Principle with a video from the JFR Science playlist. The narrator discusses pressure, temperature, and concentration in chemical reactions and how they affect the...

You can speed up or slow down a reaction when you know these factors. Learners explore the factors affecting reaction rates such as catalysts and inhibitors, temperature, surface area, and concentration. The video provides examples for...

Teach the basics of writing chemical equations with a video introduction. The video lesson discusses the components of the chemical reaction and how chemical equations represent each. The discussion includes mention of catalysts and...

Why do reversible reactions just keep going and going? Savvy solution chemists learn how to influence reactants and products at equilibrium through a video lesson. Topics include the conditions that affect equilibrium, reaction rates,...

Life begins with enzymes and ends without enzymes. The video explains where to find proteins and enzymes. It details how they work and why they are crucial to life.

Investigate the chemistry implemented in cars that keep our air safe. Scholars learn the role of the catalytic converter in changing dangerous gases to harmless byproducts. The video instructor discusses the specific chemical reactions...

Graphene's uses increase almost daily since it is the strongest metal, but is also flexible, thin, and lightweight. Graphene, buckyballs, and nanotubes — all recent discoveries, revolutionized many industries. Their applications include...

Enzymes break down nutrients, which makes them perfect for cleaning products, but how do scientists know which ones to include? The short video explains how enzymes work and why. It details the pros and cons of different enzymes in...

Let's get cracking! But, what is hydrocarbon cracking? Chemistry scholars learn the how and why of a process that involves breaking long-chain alkanes down into smaller alkanes and an alkene. The narrator shows both common methods, as...

What do ants, wine, and rhubarb have in common? They all contain carboxylic acids! Introduce your organic chemistry class to this common class of useful molecules with a brief video. The narrator also discusses uses of carboxylic acids,...

How do chemists reach 100% efficiency in a reaction? And, why is efficiency so important? Young chemists answer this question and learn how, by using catalysts that can maximize yield and reduce waste. 

Energy conservation is a global effort, but how can chemists aid the cause? The narrator in the eighth installment of a 12-part Green Chemistry series describes the importance of reducing reactant waste while performing reactions with...

Using a catalyst to reduce reaction times is often necessary for a reaction to be profitable. But are all catalysts safe? The sixth installment in a 12-part Green Chemistry series has learners explore the role of catalysts in industrial...

How many ways can you create ammonia? Learn the industrial process of producing ammonia created during WWII. The 14th installment of a 35-part series of lessons explains the Haber Process and its application of Le Chatelier's...

Break down a great lesson on decomposition reaction with an informative video. Fourth in a 35-part series, the resource builds from the previous lesson explaining the role of a catalyst. The detailed video explains the experimental...

Investigate the power of a catalyst during a chemical reaction. The third video in a sizzling chemistry series explains the role of a catalyst in lowering the activation energy required in a chemical reaction. The narrator shares...

What occurs once a substrate binds to a protein? High schoolers view a short animation to witness the action of substrate binding and the resulting changes that occur in the protein. They conclude the video with a short discussion...

Jump-start your understanding of catalysis in chemical reactions. An educational video explains the basic concept of catalysis and its relation to energy. It also introduces platinum plates as a catalyst for the reaction between...

Has your class ever wondered exactly what jump starts chemical reactions within the body? Pupils view a short video segment that animates a chemical reaction, complete with enzymes and substrates, so they may further understand this...

Equilibrium reactions are able to reach a steady state of products and reactants, but what happens when this careful balance is disturbed? With the help of this instructional video, young chemists learn to apply Le Chatelier's...

Make a Halloween pumpkin foam at the mouth! Using hydrogen peroxide, toothpaste, and yeast, you can recreate this chemical reaction in your classroom. It can lead to a discussion of the way ingredients mix together to make a new...