This video is great at giving a simple animation and description on how our body benefits from plants' photosynthesis. Stomata, Carbohydrates, Chloroplasts, Chlorophyll, Glucose, Cellulose, ATP are some of the key terms that are used in the video.
This resource would be a great introduction to your unit on cells. It is an animation of many different types of cells and some of their functions. There are also a few great trivia questions worth discussing with your class.
Here is a great introduction to rocks and minerals. There is an experiment for creating rock candy as well. The video has many visuals demonstrating both rocks and minerals.
If you are trying to get your students to learn and memorize the three types of rocks, Igneous, Metamorphic, or Sedimentary the try using this catchy toon.
Here is a great video that introduces volcanoes. It is very visual and the music fits. This is the video I show to get students excited to learn about volcanoes.
This is a great video to encourage the pursuit of science. Adam Savage (Mythbusters) gives the history of some of the simplest ideas and how they led to huge scientific discoveries.
This informative video debunks several common myths about the human brain. The video covers seven myths that are often taught to students, including the idea that we only use 10% of our brains and that playing classical music to babies can increase their intelligence. Through clear and concise explanations, the video exposes the truth behind these myths and helps students develop a more accurate understanding of how the brain works. This video is a great resource for teachers looking to correct misconceptions and provide students with accurate information about the brain.