Instructional Video3:58
SciShow Kids

Why Are Flamingos Pink? | The Science of Colors! | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about the awesome flamingo - and find out what makes them pink!



Next Generation Science
Standards
Crossc
utting Concept:
Cause and Effect: Events have causes, sometimes simple,...
Instructional Video3:38
Curated Video

The Paleo Diet: A Dietary Approach to Eating Like Our Ancestors

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the concept of the Paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet. The video discusses the science behind the diet and how advocates of the Paleo diet claim that following this nutritional plan can lead to a...
Instructional Video3:49
Curated Video

Quinoa and the Expansion of the Inca Empire

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Inca Empire was a large and powerful civilization that covered a region from Ecuador to Chile and had 12 million inhabitants at its height. Was quinoa their recipe for success?<b<br/>r/>

Quinoa part 3/5
Instructional Video2:28
SciShow

What Is Taurine and Why's It in My Energy Drink?

12th - Higher Ed
Energy drinks- you've had them, or at least you're well aware of their presence in today's culture. But what is actually in these things? Especially the mysterious ingredient TAURINE? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow...
Instructional Video7:54
Curated Video

Eating for Agelessness: The Power of Antioxidants in Diet

6th - Higher Ed
Discover how a colorful diet rich in fruits and vegetables can combat aging by supplying your body with essential antioxidants. Learn the science behind how antioxidants like polyphenols and vitamin C help maintain skin elasticity and...
Instructional Video9:09
Curated Video

Debunking Food Myths: Spinach Strength, Skin and Digestion

6th - Higher Ed
Explore the truth behind popular food myths like the iron content in spinach, the effects of cold cuts on skin, and the digestive benefits of sparkling water. Discover how these beliefs started and what modern science says about them,...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Anatomy and Nutritional Value of Eggs

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about the components and nutritional benefits of eggs. Understand the significance of the air cell, eggshell, membrane, egg white, and yolk in an egg and how factors like shell color and a hen's diet can affect the nutritional...
Instructional Video4:52
TED-Ed

TED-ED: Should we eat bugs? - Emma Bryce

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What's tasty, abundant and high in protein? Bugs! Although less common outside the tropics, entomophagy, the practice of eating bugs, was once extremely widespread throughout cultures. You may feel icky about munching on insects, but...
Instructional Video4:59
Curated Video

A Healthy Schedule

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of staying on a daily schedule to remain healthy. He creates a daily schedule for eating, sleeping, and healthy activities, and encourages your student to do the same.
Instructional Video13:43
ProTeachersVideo

Anatomy of a Lesson - Precision or Process: KS3 Science

Higher Ed
Two education experts forensically analyse a Year 9 science lesson focusing on how to balance the importance of scientific precision with keeping the process fun and engaging. The experts are Malcolm Reed and Sasha Matthewman, both...
Instructional Video3:09
FuseSchool

Kidney Disease and Dialysis

6th - Higher Ed
Meet the Kidneys - those fist-sized organs that are shaped like beans. They are kind and hardworking organs located in your upper abdominal area, attached to the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebral column. Your...
Instructional Video11:36
Zach Star

How to Increase Willpower and Self-Control to Achieve Your Goals

12th - Higher Ed
This video covers ways to improve your willpower and self-control. According to studies willpower is the number one thing people are missing when it comes to achieving their goals. Whether you want to break bad habits, beat...
Instructional Video5:08
Curated Video

How to Cook Quinoa

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Like many grains, quinoa is used in both sweet and savory dishes. Learn how to cook quinoa and how to make a few quinoa-based dishes.<b<br/>r/>

Quinoa part 5/5
Instructional Video3:03
Curated Video

What Makes Quinoa a Superfood

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Quinoa is considered a superfood, meaning it has very high nutritional value. Learn about the variety of vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients found in quinoa and the benefit they have for our bodies.<b<br/>r/>

Quinoa part 2/5
Instructional Video3:57
Curated Video

Where Quinoa Grows

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Quinoa is a versatile and hearty crop that grows easily in low-nutrient soil. Peru and Bolivia produce most of the world's quinoa, but learn how this popular grain is spreading to other areas of the world and maybe even to outer space!...
Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

Barley: Why It's a Super Grain

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the nutritional benefits of barley, an ancient grain known for its superior value across continents and millennia. The video highlights various aspects of barley's nutritional profile, such as its high fiber...
Instructional Video5:09
TED-Ed

TED-ED: How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can't control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy...
Instructional Video19:59
TED Talks

TED: Can we eat to starve cancer? | William Li

12th - Higher Ed
(NOTE: This talk was given in 2010, and this field of science has developed quickly since then. Enjoy it as a piece of science history but not as the last word on this topic. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details.) William...
Instructional Video10:10
SciShow

Why These Animals Eat Sh*t

12th - Higher Ed
Of all the food options in the world, you'd think that feces would be low on anyone's preference list. But for these animals, eating poop can be anything from a delicacy to a health food - and yes, humans are on the list too.
Instructional Video4:37
Be Smart

Should You Eat Everyday?

12th - Higher Ed
An intermittent fasting diet is one of the hippest new nutrition and fitness philosophies, based around the idea that going hungry can be good for your health. Some think it's a weight loss secret that calls upon our ancient evolutionary...
Instructional Video17:15
SciShow Kids

You Are What You Eat!

K - 5th
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they prepare a special meal for friends. You’ll learn some fun food science facts, like the difference between fruits and veggies and how your tongue works so you can taste food!
Instructional Video4:46
SciShow Kids

Dung Beetles and Their Big Balls of Poop!

K - 5th
Jessi teaches Squeaks all about Dung Beetles, a special kind of insect that pushes around something that might surprise you.



Next Generation Science Standar

ds 1-LS1-1

Disciplin
ary Core Idea: LS1.A
"Different...
Instructional Video18:27
Food Farmer Earth

Alan Kapuler: Scientist, Organic Seed Breeder and Modern Artist

12th - Higher Ed
For those who know or know of him, there's another facet to Alan Kapuler's aka Mushroom — life. He's been painting modern art that reflects the major challenges of our times for almost 50 years. A brief summary of his background in...
Instructional Video4:23
Curated Video

Living and Nonliving Things

3rd - 8th
Miss Palomine notices that her plant is growing but her rock isn’t. She realizes that her plant is a living thing and her rock is not. This begins a discussion of living and nonliving things. The student then is challenged to identify...