Dr. Forrester explains what fossils are, how they are formed, and what information they provide. She will also be conducting an experiment using fossils.

We just learned about the aquatic environment, so now let's head onto dry land! How did life initially get onto land? What can we learn about soil? What are the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles? Let's check it all out!

Miss Palomine explains that scientists observe physical properties of various objects and experiment to see if the properties can be changed. She makes a variety of observations about several objects (solids and liquids) and discovers...

What's up with the Interstate Highway System? Mr. Beat explains how it works, why we have it, and how it came to be what it is today.

Learn about the 254 counties of the state of Texas with this fun educational music video

In this video, Mighty Owl Smelts explores the concepts of heating and cooling through everyday examples like making s'mores and cooling down a drink. The video explains reversible changes, where substances can go from one state to...

Procedural video showing how to create a pinch pot.

A video entitled "Cuneiform" introduces students to the history, evolution, methods for writing, and the lasting influence of Sumerian cuneiform.

A model of mold

We now know what sedimentary rocks are, but how do we classify them? We have to discuss three broad categories of sedimentary rock, and the first of these are terrigenous or siliciclastic rocks. These are rocks composed of clasts, or...

Now that we know some general information regarding sedimentary rocks, let's examine their mineralogy. What kinds of minerals can be found in sedimentary rocks? How do these minerals change over time? What can we say about weathering,...

With igneous rocks understood, let's move on to the second type of rock, sedimentary rock. What are sediments, and how do they come together to form sedimentary rocks? What can we say about the size of such a rock? It's provenance, or...

The 15th Presidential election in American history took place from Friday, November 1, to Wednesday, December 4, 1844. This was the last presidential election to be held on different days in different states. All future presidential...

This video is an educational lecture that covers the topic of ceramics, polymers, and composites. The speaker begins by discussing glass and clay ceramics, describing their properties and structure. Next, they move on to polymers and...

It describes the properties and uses of compounds of carbon It also explains the properties and uses of silicon compounds.

The 12th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1832, the country's first prominent third party gives it a go, and then a fourth...

This video explains how heat, pressure and chemical reactions may transform one type of rock into another. The formation and classification of metamorphic and igneous rocks is highlighted. Other terminology includes: extrusive rock,...

Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about weathering.

This week we report to you from VidCon! We asked some members of the Art Assignment community to share their experience of participating in an art exchange and making a Lost Childhood Object. Here's what they said. Many thanks to...

Six String Sally sings about shapes as the children learn how to make shapes with modeling clay. This is part 2 from the series 'Jibbersboosh: Shapes and Surprises'.

The Struggle to Breathe part 7/8: This video discusses the problem of indoor air pollution caused by traditional cooking stoves and how a new, more efficient clay stove can significantly reduce harmful particles.

For CLAY, I always use Amaco White Art Low Fire Clay.



For GLAZE, I like Amaco's F Series low fire glazes for SOL
ID colors.
Or for FUN GLAZE colors, I use Amaco's Crystaltex l


ow fire glazes.


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From construction to medicine, clay has been an important material for humans for thousands and thousands of years. It is a fine-grained rock or soil containing metal oxides, and organic matter. From pottery and construction to writing...

Humans may have been stomping around Canada as early as 13,000 years ago - and they left footprints. According to a study published in the journal PLOS-ONE, researchers discovered an ancient human footprint along the coast of Canada's...