With this video you can easily start off a class on genetics or reproduction. Simply propose the age old question, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Discuss this a little bit with your class and see what they have to say. How much to they understand the theory of evolution and natural selection? Then watch the video as an excellent explanation unfolds.
In this video pedestrians pedestrians in a park are asked why a hard drive
and a book sitting at the same temperature have a different temperature feel to it. The hard drive feels colder than the book. He then takes an aluminum plate and a plastic plate to see which plate melts ice quicker. Even though the aluminum plate feels colder, it melts the ice quicker. This is a good experiment to try with your students.
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
This video takes you on a journey to find out how a tree can get water all the way to its top when so many other scientific factors and laws support such an impossible possibility. Scientists explain how this tree sucking phenomenon is possible.
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.
This NASA video describes how the Wright Brothers used the scientific inquiry in learning to fly. It will demonstrate how their first plane worked. It discusses pitch, yaw, and roll.
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.
This NASA video describes what the sun is and what it is made out of.
Part of the discussion is about sun spots and solar flares. They do a
great job showing actual video and talk on a younger grade level.
This NASA educational video discusses the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights.
This NASA video demonstrates how scientists compare distances between the planets and the sun using the measurement system, Astronomical Units. They do a great job discussing scaling and why we use AU's as the measurement system when talking about our solar system.