SciShow
The Taste of Color
To the average tongue, the color "red" doesn't have a flavor or a smell. But color can affect how we perceive the world in so many ways - including how things taste and smell!
SciShow
Do we have more than 5 senses?
The Greek philosopher Aristotle used sensory experiences and body parts to propose that humans have five senses. But almost as soon as he proposed them, people noticed things that didn’t fit the bill. And the debate has continued ever...
SciShow
Your Nose Does More Than You Give It Credit For
You might thank your nose for letting you experience the lovely aromas of a good soup, but you probably wouldn't think to thank it for helping you experience other people's emotions!
Be Smart
Do Plants Think?
For the last 50 years we've wondered whether plants can think... Haven't we?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson
The point of fiction is to cast a spell, a momentary illusion that you are living in the world of the story. But as a writer, how do you suck your readers into your stories in this way? Nalo Hopkinson shares some tips for how to use...
Curated Video
Sensory Wording
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Sensory Wording," explains how including sensory details in a story improves the reader experience.
Curated Video
What Is the Ninja Diet?
Howcast - Learn about the ninja diet from Sensei Oliver Martin in this Howcast ninjutsu video.
Curated Video
Age 3 Cognitive Development Milestones
Howcast - Learn what cognitive development milestones a child should reach by age 3 from Watch Me Grow founder Shirael Pollack in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Read the Chariot Tarot Card
Howcast -Learn how to read the Chariot tarot card from expert Ellen Goldberg, M.A. in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Keeping Animals Happy Is Key and Enrichment Is The Way Zookeepers Are Doing It
New smells, puzzle feeders, and toys... check out all the different kinds of enrichment zookeepers at San Diego Zoo give animals to encourage them to use all five senses.
Curated Video
Fort-de-France Caribbean City Tour
Must-visit locations in the Caribbean city of Fort de France, a popular cruise ship stop on the island of Martinique.
Curated Video
How Zookeepers Use 'Enrichment' to Keep Animals Happy
New smells, puzzle feeders, and toys... check out all the different kinds of enrichment zookeepers at San Diego Zoo give animals to encourage them to use all five senses.
Curated Video
DIY SCI - TASTE SCIENCE
DIY SCI host Steve Spangler demonstrates how much smell can effect the way food tastes!
Curated Video
Generating ideas for a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
Pupil outcome: I can generate ideas for writing part of the climax of ‘When the Sky Falls’, including descriptive and emotional details. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - We need to generate ideas...
Curated Video
Planning a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - Setting descriptions can start from a bird's eye view and zoom in...
Curated Video
Mindfulness and Connection: The Power of Attention and Care
In this video, Jade and Kendall, two adorable koalas, discuss the importance of mindfulness and giving our full attention to others. They share a heartwarming story about Ashley, a girl who learns the value of being present and...
Curated Video
Exploring Saturn: The Rings, Moons, and the Cassini-Huygens Mission
This video discusses the arrival of the Cassini Huygens probe at Saturn and its mission to study the planet's rings and moons. It highlights the significance of understanding Saturn's rings in relation to the formation of the planetary...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Sensory Hotel
SENSORY HOTEL WELCOME TO THE FIVE SENSES HOTEL. IT WAS A MODEL FOR A HOTEL PUT ON SHOW AT A LONDON EXHIBITION. THE FUTURISTIC DISPLAY CONSISTED OF A SERIES OF ROOMS WHICH DREW ON THE FIVE SENSES TO PRODUCE ENVIRONMENT VISITORS JUST...
Curated Video
Snorzean Room: Multi Sensory Therapy for Children with Brain Injuries
The Snorzean Room at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami is a multi-sensory therapy room designed to treat children with brain injuries. Inspired by a therapy originating in the Netherlands in 1974, this room uses lights, music, and...
Curated Video
Florianopolis: Beaches, Bridges, and Markets
Relaxing in Florianópolis, Brazil:Conclude your adventure in the enchanting city of Florianópolis, nestled in the heart of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Wander through its bustling public market and historic center, then traverse the iconic...
Curated Video
The Fascinating Complexity of the Human Brain
In this video, we learn about the incredible complexity of the human brain, which consists of approximately 170 billion cells, including 86 billion neurons. These neurons communicate through synchronized impulses, creating brain waves...
Visual Learning Systems
Animal Senses
In this video students explore how animals sense and respond to stimuli. Students will create models of animals sensing information, processing it, and responding. Live-action video footage of different animals help students create...