Instructional Video3:51
SciShow Kids

Camouflage: Animal Hide & Seek

K - 5th
A SciShow kid wrote us and asked: What is camouflage and how does it work? Join Jessi as she explores how different kinds of animals play hide-and-seek in the wild!
Instructional Video4:37
SciShow Kids

Butterfly or Moth?

K - 5th
Do you have a favorite insect? We really like butterflies! But there's another awesome insect with really big wings and long antenna that you might see flapping around: moths! Moths and butterflies can look really similar, but we've got...
Instructional Video3:40
SciShow Kids

How a Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly

K - 5th
You’ve seen caterpillars, and you’ve seen butterflies. But do you know how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Jessi explains the wonder of metamorphosis!
Instructional Video3:24
TED Talks

Laura Trice: Remember to say thank you

12th - Higher Ed
In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.
Instructional Video4:10
Crash Course Kids

A Fresh Future

3rd - 8th
So, how are people fixing their water problems? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about a few different examples how some freshwater sources were good, then bad, then made good again. Also, Sabrina talks about...
Instructional Video17:10
TED Talks

TED: You don't have to leave your neighborhood to live in a better one | Majora Carter

12th - Higher Ed
Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that "success" means...
Instructional Video4:21
SciShow Kids

What Is Pumpkin Spice?

K - 5th
Sam the Bat stopped by the fort today, and brought his famous pumpkin spice cookies! But what exactly is pumpkin spice?
Instructional Video2:53
SciShow Kids

How to Make a Rainbow

K - 5th
We often see beautiful rainbows during or right after a rain storm, but did you know that you can make your very own rainbow at home? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how!
Instructional Video5:04
SciShow Kids

Why Does Bread Have Holes In It? | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Mister Brown and Squeaks are making bread, and they're going to need a tiny little helper to get the job done: a fungus called yeast! Disciplinary Core Idea: PS1.B: Chemical Reactions - Heating or cooling a substance may cause changes...
Instructional Video4:15
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Overcoming obstacles - Steven Claunch

Pre-K - Higher Ed
When faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other and has...
Instructional Video5:30
SciShow Kids

How Living Things Work Together

K - 5th
Bill and Webb can’t seem to agree, so they head the The Fort where Mister Brown tries to help them work together by teaching them about mutualisms, or when different types of animals help each other in the wild! Next Generation Science...
Instructional Video4:34
SciShow Kids

The Secret of Frozen Frogs! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
On a cold day, sometimes people will say "I'm freezing!," even though they aren't actually frozen like ice. But there is a very special animal that can say "I'm freezing" and mean it: wood frogs! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about the...
Instructional Video12:43
TED Talks

TED: The profound power of gratitude and "living eulogies" | Andrea Driessen

12th - Higher Ed
Why do we often wait so long to recognize each other's gifts? Why are the truest compliments for the people we love often said only after they're no longer around to hear and savor them? Andrea Driessen makes the case for writing...
Instructional Video2:48
SciShow Kids

The Sticky Balloon Trick! Physics for Kids

K - 5th
Sometimes science can look a lot like magic! This week, Jessi will show you how to make a balloon stick to the wall; no tape required! Stick around to learn how she did it and the science that makes the trick work! Abracadabra!
Instructional Video3:11
SciShow Kids

How Do Squirrels Find the Food they Hide? | How Animals Prepare for Winter | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Squirrels eat a lot of things that are pretty tricky to find in the winter, like nuts and berries. Luckily for them, they have lots of clever ways to store up food to last them through the cold parts of the year!
Instructional Video3:20
SciShow Kids

Fun With Blubber!

K - 5th
Some animals have a special kind of fat below their skin to stay warm in the chilly months. Follow along with this special experiment to learn more about how blubber works!
Instructional Video3:00
SciShow Kids

Make Your Own Mountains!

K - 5th
Mountains are some of the biggest things in the world, but today, we're going to teach you how to make some of your own, right on your kitchen table!
Instructional Video4:24
SciShow Kids

Should We Go to Mars?

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks love pretending to be space explorers, visiting far-away planets! Did you know that, right now, there are scientists working on ways to send people to other planets in real life? And where better to start than our...
Instructional Video5:36
SciShow Kids

The Clues Glaciers Left Behind! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about glaciers, and the clues they leave behind when they melt! Science and Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Disciplinary Core Ideas: ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth - Some events...
Instructional Video4:15
SciShow Kids

Was There Water on Mars? | Let's Explore Mars! | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
When you look at a picture of Mars next to a picture of Earth, you might notice one big difference: Earth is covered in blue oceans and Mars doesn't seem to have any water at all! But scientists have discovered all kinds of clues that...
Instructional Video15:37
SciShow Kids

From Seasons to Salmon: All About Cycles! | SciShow Kids Compilation

K - 5th
Mister Brown and Squeaks are learning all about different cycles, or patterns, as they get ready for summer!
Instructional Video3:47
SciShow Kids

How Recycling Works!

K - 5th
Humans make a lot of garbage every day, and a lot of it ends up in big, smelly dumps. Luckily, there are things we can do to reuse a lot of our garbage and keep the Earth healthy and clean! Join Jessi and find out how!
Instructional Video3:30
SciShow Kids

Why Roller Coasters Are Awesome!

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks are at the fair, and Jessi is excited to go on the roller coaster! But before they get on, Squeaks wants to know how roller coasters work.
Instructional Video3:32
SciShow Kids

Why Do We Need Sleep?

K - 5th
Jessi stayed up too late, so she's feeling really tired. Luckily, she isn't too tired to tell you all about what happens when we sleep and why we feel so terrible when we don't get enough sleep!