With this video, students will learn about how energy and matter get transferred through different organisms via the food chain. Sun Energy, Producers, Primary Consumers, Herbivores, Secondary Consumers, Carnivores, Tertiary Consumers, Top/Apex Predators, and The Ten Percent Rule are all discussed and explained in this video.
In this informative video, Earth Science students will delve into the fascinating world of plate tectonics. The video covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of plate boundaries and the forces that drive them, such as convergent and divergent movements. The video also explores the rates at which plates move, providing insight into the dynamic nature of the earth's crust. Overall, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the science of plate tectonics and the forces that shape our planet.
This TEDEd video discusses five parasites and how they affect the host's brain. The parasites it discusses are the Gordian Worm, Rabies Virus, Ophio-Cordyceps, Plasmodium, and Toxoplasma. Each one of the parasites has a unique way of getting the host to help it reproduce.
Mr. Edmond sings a good song about the difference between Mass and Weight. He actually has a nice voice. He holds up signs so that you can karaoke along with him. I think I am going to try and karaoke with a couple of students about mass and weight. Should be fun.
This Study Jam video uses two cartoon characters to describe the processes of weathering and erosion. The content and scientific explanation is great and created with young children in mind.
This is a short comical video about an interview with a cloud. He describes how easy it is to hit humans as they try to escape lightning bolts. The cool thing is, that by the time your students are done watching this video about lightning, they will understand a little bit better about the dangers and how to stay safe during a thunderstorm. This video should be a conversation starter about dangerous weather.
Here is a plate tectonic demonstration/lab idea for all grade levels. You can easily use this video when teaching about earthquakes and plate movements. All you will need is a hot plate, pan, some milk and chocolate powder. Place the pan on the hot plate, pour in some milk, pour a thick layer of chocolate powder on top of the milk until the milk is covered. Turn on the hot plate and then wait a few minutes up to about 5 and you should start to see the "crust" break apart and "magma" rise to the surface. Extension in your conversation can be:
In this demonstration, students will get a better understanding of what a geyser is and what makes it function the way it does. I was worried about trying this at the high school earth science level because it is a bit elementary, but the science is sound, and it works. Materials needed are:
This video by the Amoeba Sisters does a great job describing what a dichotomous key is and how it is used to classify and organize organisms.
I show this video when discussing pyroclastic flows. This is a pyroclastic flow that killed a few people in Japan a couple of years ago. It is a pretty impressive video as people try to protect themselves and outrun the flow. I also get to discuss how even though there are many warnings of a pending volcanic eruption occurring, it doesn't always mean that there will be an advanced warning.