Do aliens exist? Video

When you are teaching a unit on Astronomy, inevitably you are going to get into a discussion with students on the possibility of life outside of our own solar system.  This video asks people on the street whether or not they believe in aliens.  The responses are great to listen to.  The discussion of the video is more about the knowledge of how vast a galaxy really is.  If people understood how far a light year actually is, it would be less likely that anybody would believe in the alien types that visit the Earth.

Why do round objects hit the ground at the same time when dropped at the same time?

If you are teaching physical science and have often tried to come up with a great explanation about why objects hit the ground at the same time if they are dropped from the same height and time, then this video does an excellent job with this explanation  The video first starts off people off the street being asked about which ball will hit the ground at the same time.  After listening to their ideas he then performs the experiment.  He takes it one step further when he asks the people why they think both objects hit at the same time.  Some of their scientific ideas are pretty funny to list

Eagle vs Sea Snake Video

In this short National Geographic science video, we get to take a look at how deadly and awesome some eagles can be.  This eagle enjoys reying
on sea snakes.  The video's footage is awesome showing how the eagle scans the ocean for prey with it's excellent vision, and then in a single swooping attempt it can pull the snake right out of water.  This would be an excellent video to show during a unit on predator and prey relationships.

What is weather prediction? Video

Unveil the fascinating realm of weather prediction through this engaging video. Produced by NASA, this film dives into the intricate world of weather forecasting, exploring the techniques employed by scientists to predict weather patterns. Delve into the challenges faced in achieving 100% accuracy and gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities involved in this scientific endeavor.