Dr. Boyd explains the fundamentals of making great scientific observations and taking great notes. Don't skip the skills challenge at the end of this video!

Science Kids Famous Astronomers and Astrophysicists - From Galileo to Neil deGrasse Tyson

Vera Rubin was a pioneering astronomer who defied gender discrimination to make groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astrophysics. Her...

Howcast - Every year, people in over 100 countries celebrate Earth Day. Here are some projects designed to make the day especially meaningful for your class.

Over 2 decades of Chandra X-ray Observatory views of the Crab Nebula and Cassiopeia A have been time-lapsed. The Chandra team explains here. <b<br/>r/>

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Chandra X-ray Observatory observations of the Perseus galaxy cluster's black hole and M87's jet have been turned into sound by SYSTEM Sounds.



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Pupil outcome: I can set up a comparative test investigation to find out what plants need. Key learning points: - Scientists can investigate what plants need by observing plant growth when requirements are removed. - In a comparative...

This video explores how energy can be transferred from place to place. Throughhands-on activities students investigate how sound and electrical energy is transferred. This program correlates to the following Next Generation Science...

One of the most elusive phenomena in Earth's atmosphere: ball lightning.

In 1963, in Turkey, a cave painting was discovered that had been drawn around 6200 BC in Catal Hyük in Anatolia. This painting illustrated a town with streets, houses, and a volcano. Would you call this a cave painting or an attempt at...

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The branch of science that studies the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
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A mysterious energy field present across the entire known Universe, which accounts for 70% of its mass-energy.
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The theory that the continents are not fixed in place but move around the planet.
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When Phineas Gage's brain was injured in a freak accident, his personality changed giving scientists a unique opportunity to study brain function. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Phineas Gage, a railway construction foreman...

Antony van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist and a pioneer in the field of microbiology. Often referred to as "the Father of Microbiology," he was the first to observe and describe microorganisms using a microscope that he designed...

Dive into the world of 'Hypothesis,' where curiosity leads the way to scientific discoveries! This video makes the adventure of guessing, testing, and learning an exciting journey for kids.

The Observatory on the Spanish island of La Palma is one of the world s leading centres for the study of astronomy, as it houses the 4.2m William Herschel telescope.

This video provides a brief history of smallpox, highlighting the efforts of ancient civilizations and the breakthrough discovery by Edward Jenner that led to the development of a smallpox vaccine. It also discusses the global initiative...

In this video students will learn how to construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. Special attention is given to guiding...

In this video students will develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen. Specific attention is given to guiding students to conduct their own investigations that illustrate how matter is made up of...

In this video, we explore the concepts of quantitative and qualitative data in a fun and engaging way. By understanding the distinction between these two types of data, viewers are equipped to analyze and interpret information more...

In this video students will make observations to identify materials based on their properties. Students will set up their own experiment in which they will identify the properties of ten types of matter. The video correlates to the Next...

If you do something really well, and get excellent results, then perhaps I can get the same results if I do what you do. So, I might ask you questions and observe how you behave. If I can figure out your formula and apply it, I can...

Feedback can start to seem routine, in a well-run team. But feedback doesn’t always go to plan. In this video, we’ll look at four of the most common reasons why feedback doesn't go to plan – and what to do about each type of feedback...