Optical fibres can carry information using visible light and something called total internal reflection. It works by bouncing waves off the sides of a thin piece of plastic or glass until it emerges at the end. Total internal reflection...

Pirates love their coffee as much as they love their gold! But what does it take to get a good latte around here? Cookie the chef’s secret ingredient is cream, which he obtains by separating the components of milk. This lesson will...

In this video we'll learn about floating, sinking, pressure and density.

Pi can be calculated using a random sample of darts thrown at a square and circle target. The problem with this method lies in attempting to throw "randomly." We explored different ways to overcome our errors. A million thanks to Derek...

Archimedes is not just the owl from the Sword in the Stone. Although that's a sweet movie if you haven't seen it. He was also an old Greek dude who figured out a bunch of physics way before other people did. Some of this was discovered...

We only interact with the very surface of the Earth, called the crust. So what else is down there? What is the composition of the Earth? How many layers are there, and how do they differ? What is the mantle, and how does it convect? What...

A black hole is a celestial body or simply a place in space where the gravitational pull is so high that nothing, not even light can escape it. This is why it's completely black, and hence it's called a black hole. A black hole's...

Conduction is the transfer of heat between substances that are in direct contact with each other and it mainly happens in solids. The heat is conducted from atom to atom using the kinetic energy of the particles, in other words by...

This live-action video program is about the word Density. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Density through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

This video explains the different types of connective tissue in the human body and their functions, using relatable examples like bones, skin, and blood. It highlights the importance of connective tissue in holding our body together and...

On this episode, we're partnering with The Nature Conservancy to bring you a snowy owl adventure! All winter, Mario has been filming and photographing an incredible snowy owl that he's named Nieve (which means 'snow' in Spanish). Then,...

I think that nine out of ten people, if you ask them to picture a planet in their minds, will picture Saturn. Why? It's those rings! They are irresistible. Rings are to planets as peanut butter is to chocolate. The perfect complement....

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​​​​​​Plate tectonics and continental drifts the theory of plate tectonics had enabled us to explain how the contents drift and why there are mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes and so much more. From our video: The Structure of the Earth,...

This live-action video program is about the term phases of matter. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term phases of matter through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams...

This video explains the formation and identification of minerals. Major mineral groups, basic crystal systems, the physical properties of minerals, and everyday uses of minerals are discussed. Other terminology includes: inorganic,...

The video discusses the theory of plate tectonics, which was developed based on the discoveries made by scientists who elaborated on Wegener's theory of continental drift. The video also explains that there are seven major lithospheric...

Students are taken on an exciting animated trip to the outer reaches of our solar system. Images from NASA and the Hubble space Telescope illustrate the Giant Red Spot on Jupiter, Saturns' beautiful rings, the tilted rings of Uranus, and...

This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere. The factors that influence the atmosphere and cause weather are discussed. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other...

Upon viewing the Forces in Fluids video series, students will be able to do the following: Define fluids as substances that can easily flow and readily change shape. Explain that fluids flow because particles can easily move past each...

The 3 simple ingredients of sun, air and water lead to every type of weather on Earth. The atmosphere is constantly trying to balance heat from the sun with water vapor and air to create a dynamic planet. The unique properties of the...