TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A brief history of plastic | TED-Ed
For centuries, billiard balls were made of ivory from elephant tusks. But when excessive hunting caused elephant populations to decline, they began to look for alternatives. John Wesley Hyatt took up the challenge. In five years, he...
SciShow
The Truth About Biodegradable Plastic
This week, the truth about “biodegradable plastic,” and new insights into how global warming might eventually make winters colder.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: From DNA to Silly Putty, the diverse world of polymers - Jan Mattingly
You are made of polymers, and so are trees and telephones and toys. A polymer is a long chain of identical molecules (or monomers) with a range of useful properties, like toughness or stretchiness -- and it turns out, we just can't live...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Meet the microbes that could eat your trash | Tierney Thys and Christian Sardet
Each year humanity produces roughly 400 million tons of plastic, 80% of which is discarded as trash. Of that plastic waste, only one-tenth is recycled. 60% gets incinerated or goes into the landfills, and 30% leaks out into the...
TED Talks
TED: The problem with plastics -- and how they're changing the environment | Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez
Plastics are everywhere -- they're in our favorite electronic devices, they package our food and insulate our homes. Today, the total mass of plastic is twice the total mass of all living organisms on the planet, and it's starting to...
Curated Video
Synthetic
Prepared or artifically made by a chemical or industrial process. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
Cracking
Reactions used in the oil industry to break down large hydrocarbon molecules. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Biodegradable
Easily broken down by biological activity, especially bacteria in the soil. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Recycling Plastics
The differences between thermosetting, thermosoftening and partially biodegradable plastics, and how they can be recycled. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. We throw away a lot of plastic and most is non-biodegradable....
Curated Video
Ingenhousz's Heat Conductors
We use a metal box holding rods of different materials to test their ability to conduct heat. The box is filled with boiling water and a paperclip is attached to the end of each rod using petroleum jelly. As the heat moves through the...
Curated Video
Plastics and Polymers
Plastics are all made in a similar way, but can be manipulated to have very different functions. Discover how their properties are determined. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Plastics are synthetic materials called...
Curated Video
Polymer
A large molecule consisting of many recurring units, or monomers, generally linked in long chains that may contain thousands of links. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
Curated Video
Reduce, reuse, recycle – What happens next?
Recycling bins are collected ... what happens next? People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Reduce, reuse, recycle A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section of film is played and the children have to guess...
Curated Video
Natural and synthetic
Find out the difference between natural and synthetic materials, and how they are used. Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials Learning Points Natural materials can come directly from the Earth or...
Curated Video
Plastic fantastic
In this film types of synthetic plastics are examined ... including biodegradable plastics known as bioplastics. People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Natural and synthetic materials Learning Points Bioplastics are made...
FuseSchool
Ocean Sustainability| Safeguarding our Seas | Plastic Free
This video explores the critical role of oceans in sustaining life on Earth, highlighting their vastness, ecological significance, and the pressing issues of pollution and climate change. It emphasizes the importance of marine ecosystems...
FuseSchool
Beyond Plastic| Strategies to fight Global Pollution
This video highlights the dual impact of plastics on society. While plastics have revolutionized industries by providing waterproof packaging, non-stick cookware, and medical equipment, they have also caused severe environmental...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Polymer?
Stretch your mind with 'What Is A Polymer?' to discover the amazing world of long, repeating molecules! A quick, fun dive into science, perfect for kids who love to ask 'Why?
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I WONDER - What Impact Does Plastic Have In Everyday Life?
Dive into 'What Impact Does Plastic Have In Everyday Life?' to uncover how this common material affects our world and us! A quick, eye-opening exploration, perfect for young environmental champions.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Is A Plastic A Polymer?
Dive into 'Is A Plastic A Polymer?' to discover the twisty, tangled world of materials that make up so much around us! A quick, fascinating peek into science, great for curious kids.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Are There Polymers Found In Nature?
Explore 'Are There Polymers Found In Nature?' to see how nature is full of amazing materials called polymers! A quick, fun look perfect for young explorers.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Are All Plastics The Same?
Discover 'Are All Plastics The Same?' to learn about the many faces of plastics! A quick, fun look at how not all plastics are alike, just for kids.
Wonderscape
The Sixth Extinction: Human Impact on Earth's Biodiversity
Explore the concept of the sixth extinction, a period marked by significant biodiversity loss primarily due to human activities. This video delves into how climate change, industrial agriculture, pollution, and overhunting contribute to...