Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: What Is a Rock?
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Food Farmer Earth
Artisanal Salt: Unveiling Its Rich Diversity with Mark Bitterman
Mark Bitterman challenges the common perception of salt as a mere commodity, revealing its rich variety and historical value comparable to gold in certain eras. Through his store, he showcases over 150 types of salts from around the...
Science360
Science Behind The News: Bio-Inspired Materials
In the search for the next groundbreaking tough material, scientists like David Kisalus from the University of California, Riverside are looking to nature for inspiration, including under the sea where one little crustacean packs a...
Curated Video
The Health Benefits of Wheat
Learn how the high levels of fiber, selenium, and vitamin E in whole wheat benefit our bodies. Wheat part 2/5
Curated Video
The Nutritional Benefits of Khorasan Wheat
In this video, the speaker discusses the nutritional profile and health benefits of Khorasan wheat, also known as Kamut. Khorasan wheat part 2/5
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals: Video Assessment
Upon viewing the Minerals video series, students will be able to do the following: Define minerals as naturally occurring solids that have a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. Explain that a crystal is made of particles that...
NASA
What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission will comprehensively measure the mineral composition of Earth’s mineral dust source regions to help...
Curated Video
The Versatile Metal: Tungsten and Its Applications
Learn all about the element tungsten. This video explains its appearance, atomic number, and chemical symbol. It highlights tungsten's role in producing heavy metal alloys, particularly high-speed steel, which is used in cutting tools....
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Candy Mountain: Using Sweets to Study the Earth
Landscapes evolve very slowly, over thousands of years, which makes them both fascinating and a little difficult to study. Mathematicians have looked at landscape features, including mountains and big rock formations, and wondered where...
Curated Video
Suelo
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es sobre la palabra Suelo. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion por el estudiante de la palabra Suelo mediante el uso de secuencias de video, fotografias,...
NASA
NASA | LRO PDS Release
Using thousands of images from LRO's wide angle camera, scientists are able to create a global mosaic of the moon's features.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Idaho
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Curated Video
Python 3 for Beginners: Displaying Variables on the Screen
In this helpful video, we will learn how to approach solving practice exercises in Python. The video provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a program that uses three variables: animal, vegetable, and mineral, and assigns a...
Professor Dave Explains
The Composition of Rocks: Mineral Crystallinity and Bonding Types
What is a mineral? How are minerals classified based on their elemental composition, crystalline structure, and bonding type? Learn the basics of mineral composition and classification in this video.
Minerals part 1
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Digestion and Absorption of Food
Explain the process of digestion of each food component. Describe how and where various components of food are absorbed.
Professor Dave Explains
Native Elements, Oxides, Halides, and Sulfides
Different types of rocks contain different classes of minerals, which can tell us a lot about the geological environment in which the rock formed. What are these different mineral classes? What is the common structure of each class? The...
Curated Video
The Nutritional Benefits of Spelt
This video breaks down the nutrient, mineral, and vitamin content of spelt, emphasizing its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. Spelt part 2/5
Mazz Media
Mining
In this live-action program viewers will learn Mining is the process of extracting minerals and metals from the earth. Students will come to understand that Minerals are essential to modern technology and that metals and other elements...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Montana
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Helium
This video provides a comprehensive overview of helium, covering its properties, discovery, and various applications. It explains how helium's unique characteristics make it ideal for cryogenic purposes, such as preserving food and...
Next Animation Studio
Earth’s core cooling faster than scientists thought
When Earth’s spinning outer core cools and becomes solid, Earth will die like Mars died.
Mazz Media
Importance of Minerals
In this video students will learn about what minerals are and then provides numerous examples of how people encounter minerals in their lives. Viewers will come to understand how different minerals are mined and how they are used in the...
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals and Their Properties: Gems and Important Minerals
This video is a brief introduction to the topic of gems and minerals. It explains what a gem is and how gems differ from other minerals in terms of brightness and color. The video also features examples of different kinds of gems such as...
Professor Dave Explains
Mineral Cleavage and Hardness
Cleavage and hardness are two macroscopic characteristics that geologists use to identify and classify minerals. How are these characteristics measured? What do they tell us about the properties of a mineral? Macroscopic Characteristics...