Bozeman Science
Mathematical Representations
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to use mathematical and computational thinking in a mini-lesson on mathematical representations. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: These animals can hear everything | Jakob Christensen-Dalsgaard
The world is always abuzz with sounds, many of which human ears simply can’t hear. However, other species have extraordinary adaptations that grant them access to realms of sonic extremes. And some of them don’t even have ears— at least,...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Distorting Madonna in Medieval art - James Earle
After Rome was destroyed, people were wary of attachment to physical beauty. As Christianity gained traction, Romans instead began to focus on the metaphysical beauty of virtue, and art began to follow suit. James Earle discusses how...
SciShow
How to Date a Dead Thing
SciShow explains radiocarbon dating, the best way to date a dead thing!
MinuteEarth
The Science of Hobbit Gluttony
Because smaller animals have to eat more relative to their bodyweight, Tolkein’s hobbits need to eat a lot - not for comfort, but for survival.
SciShow
The Strange Anatomy of Hummingbirds
In this episode of SciShow we look at the most fascinating birds that hover!
PBS
Are You a Boltzmann Brain?
Was an incredible drop in entropy responsible for the Big Bang? If that's the case, this would lead us to conclude that a great many other things are possible, including the likelihood that you are a Boltzmann Brain.
TED Talks
Tom Shannon: Anti-gravity sculpture
Tom Shannon shows off his gravity-defying, otherworldly sculpture -- made of simple, earthly materials -- that floats and spins like planets on magnets and suspension wire. It's science-inspired art at its most heavenly.
SciShow
Why Do Things Look Darker When They're Wet?
It's kinda embarrassing when you spill stuff on your shirt and it makes a stain. So you might as well understand the science behind it, so at least you can act all smart and explain it to people.
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Proportion: Level 5 - Proportional Relationships
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on proportional relationships. TERMS Quantities - the amount (or number) of a thing Proportional relationship - relation of one dataset to another dataset Directly -...
3Blue1Brown
The quick proof of Bayes' theorem
A short explanation of why Bayes' theorem is true, together with discussion on a common misconception in probability
Crash Course
Confidence Intervals - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about confidence intervals. Confidence intervals allow us to quantify our uncertainty, by allowing us to define a range of values for our predictions and assigning a likelihood that something falls within that...
Bozeman Science
Concept 3 - Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of scale in science and engineering. The Universe varies in size along three scales: size, timespan, and energy. Many phenomenon are too small and fast, or two large and slow to...
Curated Video
Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science and Data Analytics - Proportion Testing
New ReviewIn this lesson, we will work through all the steps of hypothesis testing with an example of proportion testing.
Curated Video
Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science and Data Analytics - Confidence Intervals and Margin of Error
New ReviewThis lesson will explore a confidence interval while estimating the significance level and determining an acceptable margin of error.
Curated Video
Proportions
New ReviewA video entitled "Proportions" which shows how to multiply both values in a ratio by a factor to make an equivalent ratio.
Curated Video
Similar Figures Lengths
New ReviewA video entitled "Similar Figures Lengths" which shows how to use proportions to find side lengths in similar figures.
Curated Video
How to Balance Letters in a Graffiti Name
Howcast - Learn how to balance letters when you write a name in graffiti with this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Proportions and scale: textiles
Pupil outcome: I can determine and justify the size of my design. Key learning points: - Design decisions are justified. - Measurements, scale and proportion are design decisions which must be justified. - Designers can work to scale...
Curated Video
Analyse a facial expression through drawing
Pupil outcome: I can draw and analyse facial expressions to understand emotions. Key learning points: - The position of the eyebrows, mouth and eyes helps to identify emotions. - Facial expressions convey emotions and can be captured...
Curated Video
Draw a profile portrait
Pupil outcome: I can draw a profile portrait. Key learning points: - There are different proportions when drawing a face. - A profile portrait can be drawn using different lines and shapes. - Sketching using light lines helps mistakes to...
Curated Video
Proportions and scale: polymers and timbers
Pupil outcome: I can determine and justify the size of my design. Key learning points: - Design decisions are justified. - Measurements, scale and proportion are design decisions which must be justified. - Designers can work to scale...
Curated Video
Problem solving with fractions and ratios
Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of fractions and ratios to solve problems. Key learning points: - Any fraction can be turned into a ratio. - Moving between fractions and ratios can make a problem easier. - There can be lots of...
Curated Video
Problem solving with percentages and proportionality
Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of percentages and proportionality to solve problems. Key learning points: - Representations can support problem solving. - Direct proportion can be used to solve real life problems. - Inverse...