Professor Dave Explains
Types of Tissue Part 2: Connective Tissue
We just learned about epithelial tissue, so let's learn about a second type of tissue, connective tissue. This is extremely abundant in the body, with many different forms and performing many different functions. Even blood is a...
Professor Dave Explains
Widefield and Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy
We just learned about electron microscopy, so what was the next major innovation in microscopy in the 20th century? That would be fluorescence microscopy, of both the widefield and confocal varieties. How does this work? What is...
Amor Sciendi
A Building with An American Accent
The Flatiron building had been painted and photographed by artists for over a century because it looks so different, but the parts that draw on tradition are just as interesting.
Professor Dave Explains
Electron Microscopy (TEM and SEM)
We've talked a lot about light microscopy, but this technique has inherent limitations in resolution and magnification. The next paradigm in microscopy that emerged in the middle of the 20th century was electron microscopy. Because...
Apalapse
The Science Behind the Aurora
Learn about the science behind nature's most spectacular light show. Caused by the sun, solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetic shield and reacts with gas molecules creating the visible aurora.
FuseSchool
What are the uses of Limestone?
In this video we give a detailed breakdown of Limestone and what the different uses of Limestone are.
FuseSchool
Intro To Cells: Animals & Plants
All living organisms are made up of cells - they are the basic building blocks of life. There are two important categories of cells: plant cells and animal cells. In this video we look at animal cells in more detail. Animal cells are the...
The Noted Anatomist
Divisions of the brain
This video tutorial discusses the primary divisions of the brain. This is not meant to be an exhaustive discussion of the brain and its parts ... it is more of an overview so after watching you have a good idea of the names and parts of...
Visual Learning Systems
Calculating Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of cylinders and demonstrates how to calculate the surface area and volume of a cylinder using real-life examples of a water bottle and a can of seltzer water. This video is part of the...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Testate Amoebas: Blobby, Modest Shell Dwellers
A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.
CTE Skills
HST-AP Integumentary System Pt. 1
The integumentary system is one of twelve body systems in our human anatomy. The integumentary system is made up of three major parts. The skin, hair and nails. This video will take a closer look at each of these three parts....
The Noted Anatomist
Autonomic innervation of the Bladder
This video tutorial briefly covers the sympathetic and parasympathetic role on bladder innervation. It focuses on the following: - Sympathetic neurotransmitters (epinephrine and nor-epinephrine) and receptors (adrenergic). -...
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Chromosome Theory
This exciting program takes a glimpse at some of the amazing advances in modern genetics. Starting with the discovery of DNA, students will be exposed to advances such as the creation of recombinant DNA, vaccines, the human genome...
Ancient Lights Media
Understanding Developmental Homology
Developmental Set: 2. This clip explains the concept of developmental homology in embryonic fetal development.
FuseSchool
Photosynthesis & Respiration
Learn the basics about Photosynthesis and respiration. What is Photosynthesis? How do plants make their own food? Find out more in this video!
Science360
A mind controlling robot! NSF Science Now 15
This week’s episode of Science Now highlights the University of Minnesota’s mind controlling robot that could potentially help people who are paralyzed or have neurodegenerative diseases, PolarTREC’s FishSpy camera capturing life beneath...
Neuro Transmissions
What are the Parts of the Brain?
Time to fall in lobe! You read that right. Letês dive into neuroanatomy. It sounds like something a smart person should know about, like YOU. Weêll go over all of the major parts of the brain, including the occipital, temporal, parietal,...
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Plant Biology - Photosynthesis and Respiration
Learn the basics about Photosynthesis and respiration. What is Photosynthesis? How do plants make their own food? Find out more in this video!
Professor Dave Explains
Overview of Plant Classification: Vascular and Nonvascular Plants
Now that we have covered most of the basics regarding plant structure and function, it's time to start digging into all the different types of plants, how they are classified, and their evolutionary history. It's even more fascinating...
Science360
When Nature Strikes - Tsunamis
The massive wave of a tsunami can start thousands of miles offshore, but travel quickly across the ocean and devastate coastal communities. Anne Trehu and Dan Cox of Oregon State University are studying how tsunamis form and behave in...
CTE Skills
HST-AP Introduction to the Urinary System
The Urinary, or Excretory System is another system by which the body rids itself of unwanted Toxins or (waste). Basically, the urinary system’s main purpose is to maintain the body’s “homeostasis”. In other words, the urinary system’s...
Visual Learning Systems
The Amazing Nervous System: the Human Nervous System
From skiing down a steep mountain, to playing the piano, the nervous system enables us to accomplish remarkable tasks. This video focuses on the amazing structures in the nervous system that allows humans to maintain and carry out a wide...
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Cells - Introduction to Cells
All living organisms are made up of cells - they are the basic building blocks of life. There are two important categories of cells: plant cells and animal cells. In this video we look at animal cells in more detail. Animal cells are the...
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Flowers in Plant Reproduction
In this video, we explore the importance of flowers in plant reproduction. We learn about the different parts of a flower, including petals, sepals, stamens, and the female reproductive part called the pistol. Activities of Plants part 5/9