Bozeman Science
Thinking in Scale - Level 1 - Describing Scale
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on describing scale. TERMS Scale - the relative size or extent of something Objects - a material thing that can be seen and touched Phenomena - observable events in...
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Causation - Level 6 - Causation and Correlation
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on causation and correlation. TERMS: Relationships - interconnection between parts of a system - Causal - cause-and-effect relationships - Correlational - a mutual...
SciShow
Are Antioxidants Actually Good for Anything?
There's evidence that antioxidant-rich diets have health benefits in humans, but the antioxidant chemicals and enzymes seem to be only part of the puzzle.
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Causation - Level 4 - Cause, Mechanism and Effect
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on cause, mechanism and effect. TERMS: Cause - a thing that gives rise to an event Effect - an event Mechanism - the process underlying a phenomenon System - a set of...
TED Talks
Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral
Kevin Allocca is YouTube's Head of Culture & Trends, and he has deep thoughts about silly web video. In this talk from TEDYouth, he shares the 4 reasons a video goes viral.
SciShow
So what IS the Higgs boson?
Hank responds to viewer questions, and explains what the Higgs boson particle actually IS.
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Systems - Level 5 - Simulating Systems
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on simulating systems. TERMS: Simulations - imitation of a situation or process Interactions - reciprocal (two-way) action or influence Energy - the ability to cause...
3Blue1Brown
Snell's law proof using springs: Brachistochrone - Part 2 of 2
A clever mechanical proof of Snell's law.
PBS
How will the Animated GIF affect the Presidential Election?
The animated GIF has had a long and fascinating history, but the GIF took a giant leap forward this year when it became part of the 2012 Presidential Election!!! This election season, GIFs of Obama, Romney, Biden and Ryan, populated not...
TED Talks
Nina Tandon: Could tissue engineering mean personalized medicine?
Each of our bodies is utterly unique, which is a lovely thought until it comes to treating an illness -- when every body reacts differently, often unpredictably, to standard treatment. Tissue engineer Nina Tandon talks about a possible...
Bozeman Science
Internal Energy
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the internal energy of a system can change as the internal structure of the system changes. An object model will not be able to account for the restoring forces and so a system model must be used....
MinutePhysics
Solution to the Grandfather Paradox
If you could travel back in time, and you killed your grandfather, would you be killing your future self? What do physics, complexity theory, and computer science have to say about this famous murderous time-travel paradox?
MinutePhysics
Why Masks Work BETTER Than You'd Think
Thanks to the Heising-Simons foundation for their support: https://www.hsfoundation.org (their COVID-19 grants: https://www.hsfoundation.org/grants/covid-19-response-grants/ ) Check out https://aatishb.com/maskmath to explore and for...
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Systems - Level 3 - Inputs, Processes and Outputs
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on inputs, processes and outputs in a system. TERMS: System models - a representation of a system Interactions - reciprocal (two-way) action or influence Inputs -...
PBS
Can You Solve the Poison Wine Challenge?
You're about to throw a party with a thousand bottles of wine, but you just discovered that one bottle is poisoned! Can you determine exactly which one it is?
TED Talks
Ross Lovegrove: Organic design, inspired by nature
Designer Ross Lovegrove expounds his philosophy of "fat-free" design and offers insight into several of his extraordinary products, including the Ty Nant water bottle and the Go chair.
Crash Course
Grip and Electric: Crash Course Film Production
It's time to look at some of the most under-sung heroes of the film world, Grip and Electric. Doing everything from setting up dollies and tripods, to helping the cinematographer shape the light with flags and silks, the Grips are there...
TED Talks
TED: The fascinating physics of everyday life | Helen Czerski
Physics doesn't just happen in a fancy lab -- it happens when you push a piece of buttered toast off the table or drop a couple of raisins in a fizzy drink or watch a coffee spill dry. Become a more interesting dinner guest as physicist...
SciShow
Anatomy of a Super Storm
On the weekend of April 29th and 30th this year, a series of thunderstorms slammed the southern and midwestern US. SciShow News takes a look at those deadly storms using the latest, high-resolution data from the NOAA's GOES-16 weather...
SciShow
How Restaurants Use Psychology to Make You Spend More Money
Restaurants have a whole bucket-load of tricks up their sleeves to get you to spend more money.
Bozeman Science
Blended Learning Cycle
Paul Andersen explains how he is using the blended learning cycle in his science classroom. This cycle moves through the following steps; QUestion, Investigation/Inquiry, Video, Elaboration, Review and Summary quiz
TED Talks
David Merrill: Toy tiles that talk to each other
MIT grad student David Merrill demos Siftables -- cookie-sized, computerized tiles you can stack and shuffle in your hands. These future-toys can do math, play music, and talk to their friends, too. Is this the next thing in hands-on...