Instructional Video3:59
The Backyard Scientist

6 Dangerous Ways to Cook an Egg

K - 5th
In this video I explore some crazy ways to cook an egg, and kind of go into the science behind it. Plus, its a great excuse to break out the flamethrower! Making a squirt gun flamethrower is very dangerous.

I get a lot of...
Instructional Video2:32
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs. 15 gallons of Sprite

K - 5th
In this video I wanted to see what happens if I poured molten aluminum into a carbonated liquid. Would it fall faster, or slower? Would it explode?! Then I poured molten tin into water to watch it explode in super slow motion.<br/>
Instructional Video5:14
Science360

Computer scientist and Watson co-creator David Ferrucci - ScienceLives

12th - Higher Ed
When David Ferrucci was introduced to computer programming as a high school student questions flooded his mind … Where does it stop? What can I get the computer to do? "My mind immediately went to the idea of artificial intelligence ......
Instructional Video4:54
The Backyard Scientist

Chlorobutanol Synthesis

K - 5th
Recrystallize in enough methanol to dissolve, then place in refrigerator for large crystals (4 days) OR freezer for smaller (4-8 hours). do multiple smaller pulls.



90
ml acetone

10ml chlor
oform


1-2gm...
Instructional Video3:21
The Backyard Scientist

Bouncy Liquid Metal

K - 5th
I saw this video online, and wanted to try it out for myself. Hope you enjoy!
Instructional Video0:50
Visual Learning Systems

Investigating Heredity: Heredity and Science

3rd - 8th
This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts...
Instructional Video11:26
The Backyard Scientist

Gallium Vs High Pressure Tank

K - 5th
Gallium Vs High Pressure Tank
Instructional Video0:54
The Backyard Scientist

Sulfur Volcano

K - 5th
Blowing through a mound of sulfur powder creating a finely dispersed cloud which is then ignited. This is an analogue to the classic lycopodium powder experiment. Blowing through the dust will make a huge flame creating sulfur dioxide,...
Instructional Video2:53
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs. Oobleck (Non-Newtonian Fluid)

K - 5th
The first Molten Aluminum video in a long time! After last weeks Oobleck video, many of you suggested for me to pour molten aluminum into Oobleck. It sounded like a fun experiment so I gave it a go!
Instructional Video7:23
The Backyard Scientist

We Made A Toilet Paper Drone!

K - 5th
We made a drone to toilet paper peoples houses!
Instructional Video6:57
The Backyard Scientist

150 mph Rocket Knife

K - 5th
I recreated my favorite MythBusters experiment and tried to chop a car in half with a Rocket Knife. I also tried to chop a chicken, steak, and fruits in half!
Instructional Video2:51
The Backyard Scientist

Fire Vortex Cannon

K - 5th
Pretty cool huh? The fire rings are amazing! How do you guys like the new style of video?



In this video I show how easy it is to make a vortex shooter out of an old paint bucket. All you need to make the vortex ring cannon is...
Instructional Video4:00
Espresso Media

The Quest for a Non-Sticky Solution to Chewing Gum

9th - 12th
In this video, the speaker discusses an innovative gum production process at Revolver. They are experimenting with a revolutionary polymer that creates a chewy gum that is not sticky. This new gum has the potential to reduce the time and...
Instructional Video3:01
The Backyard Scientist

Making Plasma, Microwaving grapes --- SMS#2

K - 5th
Plasma, like solid liquid and gas is considered a state of matter. Plasma is ionized gas, and can be created by applying energy to a gas, like electromagnetic or electrical energy like this transformer.



As you can see it...
Instructional Video4:40
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs Steak

K - 5th
Just how dangerous IS molten aluminum? Will it instantly burn a hole through your arm or just slide off? Will the leidenfrost effect save the day? Will I set my kitchen on fire?
Instructional Video7:33
Curated Video

Using Adjectival Phrases to Make Your Writing Stronger

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of adjectival phrases and how they can be used to enhance writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through practice exercises. The students are encouraged to identify...
Instructional Video7:00
The Backyard Scientist

My DNA results are in...

K - 5th
And another SHOCKING test ;)
Instructional Video3:42
The Backyard Scientist

Molten Aluminum Vs. Pie (+Sodium!)

K - 5th
Today I pour molten aluminum on Pumpkin pie, Apple pie, Cranberries, and mashed potatoes & gravy.

I also make a Sodium Potassium alloy NaK and put it inside a jar of cranberries. I shoot it with my BB gun to explode it. Finally I...
Instructional Video5:00
The Backyard Scientist

Soxhlet Extraction Capsaicin out of hot peppers!

K - 5th
I used 90% methanol 10% h20 as a solvent. <br/>
That final product was 10ml of capsaicin oil, I put some on a toothpick and it burned my lips for 20<b<br/>r/> minutes D:

What else can i do with this interesting piece of equipment?
Instructional Video4:25
The Backyard Scientist

Pouring molten aluminum into a pool!!

K - 5th
What can i do with molten aluminum, pour it into anthills maybe.. In this video I pour over 5 POUNDS of red-hot molten aluminum metal into a pool. The metal makes a crazy noise and remains molten all the way to the bottom of a 6 foot...
Instructional Video12:22
Neuro Transmissions

Losing The Nobel Prize

12th - Higher Ed
The Nobel Prize is often viewed as the ultimate achievement in science. But to what extent would you go to win it? In 2014, astronomer Dr. Brian Keating invented BICEP2, the most powerful cosmology telescope ever made. Using this, he...
Instructional Video8:27
The Backyard Scientist

Plugging things in that SHOULD NOT be plugged in

K - 5th
I was curious what would happen if you plugged in a subwoofer so thats how this video was born. Then I plug in a hotdog, electrify a can of shaving cream, tickle a pickle (with 120 volts), and show you my new method of rapid plasma...
Instructional Video6:16
The Backyard Scientist

Giant Mouse Trap [Smashes Everything]

K - 5th
I've got a bit of a Raccoon problem at my house… I built something to fix the problem. It breaks multiple local ordinances and a few international treaties, but I give you THE GIANT MOUSETRAP! It took over 3 weeks to build...
Instructional Video4:09
The Backyard Scientist

CO2 Cartridge powered Rocket Launcher!

K - 5th
Im going to show you how to make rockets using CO2 cartridges. These are used for Airsoft, Paintball, and BB guns. They contain high pressure Carbon Dioxide gas behind a thin metal disc. If you puncture the disc, the gas will escape...