Instructional Video4:08
TED-Ed

TED-ED: Tycho Brahe, the scandalous astronomer - Dan Wenkel

Pre-K - Higher Ed
If you think scientists lead boring, monotonous lives, you must not know about Tycho Brahe. The 16th century astronomer who accurately predicted planetary motion led quite a dramatic life -- complete with a kidnapping, a sword duel and...
Instructional Video7:58
Bozeman Science

The Nature of Science

12th - Higher Ed
In this video Paul Andersen explains the nature of science. He describes how science is a way of knowing about the natural world. Scientists develop investigations to gather evidence and make explanations about how the natural world...
Instructional Video1:29
Curated Video

What Does STP Mean in Science?

9th - Higher Ed
New ReviewIn chemistry, STP is a commonly used abbreviation, and this video explains what STP stands for. We dive into how it relates to the kinetic molecular theory and gas laws. Learn about standard temperature and pressure, and why scientists...
Instructional Video3:30
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD - Science Under Siege

Higher Ed
New ReviewBaylor College of Medicine professor Peter Hotez, a pediatrician–scientist who develops vaccines—including a low-cost COVID-19 vaccine distributed to 100 million people in low-income countries—explains how vaccine science has become a...
Instructional Video4:18
Bedtime History

The Story of Frankenstein

6th - 12th
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, written in 1818, is often called the first science fiction novel. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates life—but cannot control the consequences. The “monster” he brings to life...
Instructional Video1:55
Curated Video

Scientific Work

9th - Higher Ed
A video entitled "Scientific Work" which talks about the characteristics and traits of scientists.
Instructional Video3:03
Curated Video

Scientific Observations & Notetaking

3rd - 12th
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!
Instructional Video8:42
Professor Dave Explains

Geomaticist Nigel Van Nieuwenhuizen (Get to Know a Scientist!)

9th - Higher Ed
What is geomatics? Why it's the branch of science that deals with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data relating to the earth's surface. How is it done? Well we've got Nigel here to tell us all about it! You may know about...
Instructional Video2:33
Curated Video

Born To Be In Space - Astronaut Don Pettit Highlights Amazing Space Station Science Mission

3rd - Higher Ed
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station, completing his 4th mission to the orbital outpost. See some of the science he conducted and photography he captured. Credit: NASA
Instructional Video2:52
Curated Video

There’s Too Much Gold In The Universe

6th - Higher Ed
The solar system is projecting with gold but scientists can't quite figure out where all this hard-to-make metal is being created.
Instructional Video19:01
Curated Video

The theme of resilience in 'Ada Twist, Scientist'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story "Ada Twist, Scientist". Key learning points: - Reading a story helps us to consider themes or big ideas told through the plot - A character's...
Instructional Video18:22
Curated Video

Waterproof materials: review

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can find out about how famous scientists investigate waterproof materials. Key learning points: - Scientists think about why different materials are waterproof and not waterproof and how this can help us. - The results...
Instructional Video32:38
Curated Video

Carl Linnaeus and classification

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can describe the work of Carl Linnaeus and his contribution to how we classify living things. Key learning points: - Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing and grouping all living things. - Scientists have...
Instructional Video2:50
Great Big Story

Bringing real science to Hollywood, the story of a TV producer and physicist

12th - Higher Ed
Discover how a TV producer and a physicist collaborate to infuse authentic science into popular TV shows, enhancing the realism and educational value of entertainment.
Instructional Video3:22
Curated Video

Understanding the LK-99 Superconductor

12th - Higher Ed
What is a superconductor? LK-99 claims to be the first room-temperature superconductor, and if true, it could revolutionize the direction of technology for humanity.
Instructional Video5:44
Curated Video

What Is a Physicist?

3rd - 8th
“What Is a Physicist?” introduces Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, and the study of physics.
Instructional Video1:16
Curated Video

The Antarctic: A Prime Location for Observing Stars

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Australian researchers have discovered that the Antarctic plateau, specifically Dome C, offers the best viewing conditions on Earth for observing the stars. With minimal disruption to the light from distant stars, scientists can now...
Instructional Video2:22
Curated Video

Revolutionary Portable DNA Test Lab: Rapid Detection of Biological Threats

Pre-K - Higher Ed
British scientists have developed a portable, fully automated test lab that can rapidly detect biological warfare agents and infectious diseases. This innovative system uses the polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA and provide...
Instructional Video9:47
Curated Video

Humans Cause Traffic Jams, AI Can Fix Them

9th - Higher Ed
Traffic is one of the biggest problems plaguing cities today. Idling cars cause increased emissions, more traffic means more accidents, and it is, of course, annoying. Meet traffic scientist, Dr. Alex Bayen who is working to solve...
Instructional Video2:55
Great Big Story

Charles Ofori Antipem, empowering Africa’s young scientists

12th - Higher Ed
Meet the mind behind the Science Set, a $20 portable lab transforming science education across Africa.<br/>
Instructional Video0:41
Curated Video

Boyle's law

6th - 12th
At a set temperature, the volume of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute pressure.
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A Twig Science
Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Instructional Video0:38
Curated Video

Gamete

6th - 12th
A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg cell.
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A Twig Science
Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Instructional Video2:58
Curated Video

Oxygen and Combustion

6th - 12th
Combustion reactions are vital: from keeping us warm and cooking our food, to providing electricity and propelling rockets into outer space. What do we know about these chemical reactions? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points....
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

The Legacy of John Newlands

6th - 12th
The story of chemist John Newlands and his theory of the "Law of Octaves" that related chemical elements to notes in the musical scale. Did the scientific community accept his unusual theory and does it hold up to the laws of modern...