Instructional Video5:28
Curated Video

Sunscreen Protection Experiment - Summer Science Series

3rd - 12th
How important is it to wear sunscreen when out in the Sun. Find out with this simple experiment!
Instructional Video0:46
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Summer Science Series - Science Made Simple

3rd - 12th
Dr. Boyd "the Chemist" is bringing you some fun and educational enjoyment for the Summer! Definitely subscribe so you won't miss out on any of the new science posts.
Instructional Video3:30
Curated Video

The Periodic Table - A Brief Explanation

3rd - 12th
New ReviewThe Periodic Table is a critical centerpiece to the fields of Chemistry, Physics, and even Biology. Follow this brief explanation of its history, organization and symbols.
Instructional Video5:48
Curated Video

What Is A Hypothesis? - Part 2

3rd - 12th
In Part 2 of a discussion on the Hypothesis, Dr. Boyd walks you through 2 additional control experiments that can be used to confirm our conclusions from Part 1.
Instructional Video4:35
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What Is A Hypothesis? - Part 1

3rd - 12th
Dr. Boyd explains the concept of a hypothesis, then leads you through a simple experiment to help you develop your hypothesis-making skills.
Instructional Video3:03
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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 Video6:06
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Lab Safety - Summer Science Series

3rd - 12th
Dr. Boyd explains the basics of laboratory safety. Stick around for the quiz at the end. This is part of Science Made Simple's "Summer Science Series!"
Instructional Video3:53
Professor Dave Explains

Metabolomicist Vasudevan Karanghat (Get to Know a Scientist!)

9th - Higher Ed
What is metabolomics? Why, it's the study of metabolites of course! In the case of today's researcher, Vasudevan Karanghat, this means using instrumentation and analytical techniques to figure out the concentrations of various compounds...
Instructional Video1:47
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How to Use GFP

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - GFP is an acronym for Green Fluorescent Protein. Scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for finding this glowing protein in a jellyfish species. Learn the basics about GFP’s use in observing cells and genes.
Instructional Video1:21
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How to Understand Sexual Compatibility

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn about the science of sexual compatibility from sex therapist Dr. Megan Fleming in this Howcast video about the psychology of sex.
Instructional Video2:13
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How to Know If Your Speech Was Effective

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to know if your speech was effective from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.
Instructional Video1:38
Curated Video

Attacking Drills in Women's Lacrosse

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast -Learn some attacking drills from coaches at Gameday Lacrosse in this Howcast video.
Instructional Video1:30
Curated Video

Autism in Girls vs. Autism in Boys

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how autism in girls differs from autism in boys from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.
Instructional Video0:55
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Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins

9th - Higher Ed
The three scientists contributed to science by creating AI protein models and innovative designs including proteins that can be used as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, nanomaterials and tiny sensors, the Nobel committee said.
Instructional Video12:13
The Daily Conversation

The Future of Farming

6th - Higher Ed
By 2050, the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion, so we’ll need to produce twice as much food. New farming technologies like robot harvesters, drones, sensors, lab-grown meat, and genetically modified crops are helping...
Instructional Video3:03
The Daily Conversation

Amazing Images of a Changing Earth, From Space

6th - Higher Ed
Satellite images show how fast the Earth is changing due to things like melting glaciers, wildfires, dams, and growing cities. These changes can affect people’s lives, such as forcing them to move or losing access to water and land....
Instructional Video5:59
The Daily Conversation

The Complete History of Alcohol

6th - Higher Ed
Humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years, starting with apes that ate fermented fruit. Early societies used alcohol not just for fun, but also for nutrition, hydration, and even medicine. Over time, different cultures...
Instructional Video11:49
Curated Video

You're TRULY Fluent in English if You Can Understand These

Pre-K - Higher Ed
You are truly fluent in English if you can understand English humour. In this lesson we will look at wordplay (puns), one-liners, satire, knock knock jokes, and sarcasm. If you have any jokes you would like to share, please write it in...
Instructional Video3:05
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Coqui Frog Sighting

3rd - 12th
After numerous stays on the island of Puerto Rico, Dr. Boyd finally saw the elusive Coqui frog!
Instructional Video6:04
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Black History Month Living Black Chemists

3rd - 12th
In celebration of Black History Month, learn about these 5 accomplished Living Black Chemists! 0:09 - Professor Isiah Warner 1:18 - Professor Paula T. Hammond 2:10 - Professor Joseph S. Francisco 3:35 - Dr. Sharon Haynie 4:56 - Professor...
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Women's History Month - Dr. Marie Maynard Daly

3rd - 12th
Watch this video to learn all about the wonderful chemist Dr. Marie Maynard Daly!
Instructional Video1:10
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Black History Month - Stan Thomas

3rd - 12th
Cable Executive Stan Thomas is profiled.
Instructional Video2:36
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Black History Month - Jerry Lawson

3rd - 12th
Learn about Gerald "Jerry" Lawson...the Father of the Video Game Cartridge!
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Black History Month - Osbourn Dorsey

3rd - 12th
Learn about this little-known Black inventor who had an impact on virtually anyone who has opened a door.