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Fun with Magnets!

K - 5th
Jessi brought one of her favorite toys to the fort, a magnet! Let's see what it can stick to!
Instructional Video2:44
SciShow Kids

Why Do We Cry When We’re Sad?

K - 5th
Everybody cries sometimes, and that's ok! But have you ever wondered why being sad makes tears come out of your eyes, or why you usually feel better after you cry? Jessi and Squeaks have the answers!
Instructional Video4:06
SciShow Kids

Why Do We Get Mad?

K - 5th
Everyone feels angry sometimes, and anger is a natural way that our bodies keep us safe from danger! Jessi and Squeaks are here to tell you all about why we feel angry, and how to control it when getting in mad isn't the right choice!
Instructional Video3:48
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Explore the Solar System: The Rocky Planets

K - 5th
Explore the four inner rocky planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of the solar system!
Instructional Video3:51
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Explore the Solar System: The Gas Giants

K - 5th
Explore the four gas giant planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of our solar system!
Instructional Video4:38
SciShow Kids

Let's Make the Solar System

K - 5th
Tag along with Jessi and Squeaks to learn how to make your very own model of the Solar System!
Instructional Video3:56
SciShow Kids

How Do Computers Work?

K - 5th
We use computers for all kinds of things, like talking to our friends, doing our homework, and watching SciShow Kids! But have you ever wondered how computers can do all of this cool stuff?
Instructional Video4:02
SciShow Kids

Be a Rock Detective!

K - 5th
Did you know that of all of the rocks in the world, there are only 3 main kinds? What are they? And how can you tell them apart? Jessi and Squeaks show you how you can become a rock detective!
Instructional Video13:31
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Getting Ready for the Eclipse!

K - 6th
Get a grip on this year's eclipse and understand why some places around the world see it differently or not at all.
Instructional Video4:03
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What Will Happen During the Solar Eclipse?

K - 6th
Where will you be during the August 21st solar eclipse? Join Squeeks and Jessi as they explain how a solar eclipse works, where to see a full or partial eclipse in the US, and safety precautions to take while viewing the total solar...
Instructional Video3:20
SciShow Kids

Lichen: Two Living Things In One

K - 5th Standards
What do fungus and algae create? Lichen! Discover where lichen lives, how it survives, and how to find the three main types of lichen in a video all about lichen!
Instructional Video3:09
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Meat-Eating Plants

K - 5th Standards
Do carnivorous plants have sharp teeth? Are they vicious meat-eating organisms? Not quite, but there are plants that eat insects to survive, like venus flytraps and pitcher plants. Discover how and why these plants eat meat in an...
Instructional Video3:48
SciShow Kids

Biologists! Scientists Who Love Life!

K - 5th Standards
Life is everywhere in many different forms, and biology is the study of life. From marine biologists to plant biologists to microbiologists, there are many types of careers in the field of biology. Discover a living world of...
Instructional Video3:45
SciShow Kids

The World's Smelliest Flower

K - 5th Standards
The Corpse Flower gets its name honestly, as it smells like a corpse. But why do some flowers smell good and some smell bad? Watch a video that explains the science around flower scents.
Instructional Video5:20
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Make the Most of Compost!

K - 5th Standards
What do decomposers and a compost have in common? Decomposers help a compost break down, or decompose, things that can biodegrade and become similar matter. Watch a video that explores the science of composts.
Instructional Video3:47
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Like Fruit? Thank a Bee!

K - 5th Standards
Bees play a crucial role in pollination. In fact, without bees, a lot of fruits and vegetables would not exist if it weren't for bees. Watch a video that explains and demonstrates how bees pollinate plants.
Instructional Video4:44
SciShow Kids

Build a Tiny Plant World!

K - 5th Standards
How can you create and observe the water cycle in your own home? Learners discover how to create their own terrariums and observe the water cycle in a video that models the steps.
Instructional Video3:29
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Evergreen Detective!

K - 5th Standards
Did you know there are many types of evergreen trees? Learn about three very similar evergreens and the characteristics of each in a video about evergreen identification.
Instructional Video5:31
SciShow Kids

Grow Your Own Plants! - #sciencegoals

K - 5th Standards
Do you want to grow your own plant? No worries, find out how to plant, feed, and tend to your flower in a video all about plant growth. You can even observe, measure, and draw your plant in a daily science notebook.
Instructional Video3:47
SciShow Kids

How Does A Seed Become A Plant?

K - 5th Standards
What is most necessary for seeds to grow into a plant? Watch a video that describes and models how a seed can become a plant with the help of two basic components.
Instructional Video4:13
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The Color-Changing Celery Experiment!

K - 5th Standards
Watch celery change from green to purple in a video that demonstrates how celery absorbs food coloring to change the color of the leaves. The resource has viewers thinking about the science behind types of water and photosynthesis.
Instructional Video3:38
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What Causes Thunder and Lightning?

K - 5th Standards
Don't be afraid of thunderstorms! Watch a video that explains the science behind thunder and lightning. The speaker relates real-world experiences to the main components of a thunderstorm.
Instructional Video3:05
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All About Volcanoes: How They Form, Eruptions and More!

K - 5th Standards
How do volcanoes form and why do they erupt? Does magma change as it reaches Earth's surface? These are some of the questions that are under investigation in a video that explains the science around volcanoes.
Instructional Video3:47
SciShow Kids

What is a Tornado?

K - 5th Standards
Did you know more than two-thirds of Earth's tornadoes occur in the united States? Watch a video that explains how tornadoes form due to fast moving warm and cold air, and the unpredictability and dangers of twisters.