Uses of Plants - Elementatry Science
This video (03:43)Â relates the many uses of plants from food, to medicine, and medicine.
Learn about The World of Plants
There are over 400,000 species of plants that cover our Earth. Learn more about the world of plants in this educational video from dizzo95. This is a good, general overview of plants - including photosynthesis, pollination, chlorophyll, seed dispersal etc. Run time 04:15.
How Plants Return to an Area Wiped Out by Lava
From Dragonfly TV. Julia and Briana live on the island of Hawai'i, where lots of lava can be found. Lava flows are very unique environments. Even though volcanoes have been erupting here for thousands of years, much of the big island is full of green plants. The girls stopped by the Volcanoes National Park Visitors Center to find out how that could be. Their question to be answered: How do plants return to an area wiped out by a lava flow?
Cell Anatomy
What are all those crazy parts and pieces of a cell? What is the procaryote and the eukaryote? Video explains these two different types of cells.
What is Biology and What is Cell Evolution?
This video gives the definition of Biology. There is reference to the evolution of life. There is an animated introduction to Cells and Molecules. There is an explanation of Cell evolution. There are examples of simple organisms, complex organisms and ecosystems.
Cell Animation
Medical animator David Bolinsky presents 3 minutes of stunning animation that show the bustling life inside a cell. Bolinsky describes how he uses animation to help people see the beauty in the biological sciences. He worked on a project with Harvard to show molecular and cellular biology in a way that makes it easy for students to understand.
Plant Cells: In Search of a Root Cell
This cartoon gives a brief overview of plant cells. The cartoon investigator has an emergency and is looking for root cells to go in search of a new water supply for the plant. There's not a whole lot of information given but the cartoon is cute and entertaining as it points out the fact that cells are all different and are designed to do different jobs. Run time 01:40.
The Cell Dance
High quality student made project uses computer animation and music to show a large range of different cell types spanning many different areas of life science; from neurones to neutrophils, liver cells and islets, T cells and skin cells, whole maggots and drosophila embryos. They all dance to music from The Nutcracker. Run time 02:05.
Cell Differenciation
How does a single fertilized egg grow to become a fully formed human being? Many of the most critical stages happen in the first few days following conception. In this video segment from The Secret of Life, a fertilized egg cell progresses from its earliest stages through cell differentiation and ultimately the development of an embryo, with simple but identifiable body parts including a spinal cord, a heart, and eyes. Run time 01:20.
10 Minute Jump Start Cardio Workout
Coach Nicole of SparkPeople.com leads you through a short cardio (aerobic) exercise routine that you can do at home, at the office or when traveling on the road. No equipment necessary. Easy to follow along as you watch. 10:52 min.
The Story of US: The Start of Revolutionary War
Remember to click on continue to story button. The Story of US video is about how a fledgling, largely disconnected nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time. Short on facts, but colorful and keeps students' attention. More entertaining then educating.
Benefits of Reading for Pleasure
The benefits of reading for pleasure include teaching children to
love books, relaxation and being introduced to new ideas. Connect with other people and have things to talk about because of reading. Advice from a writing instructor on reading for pleasure in this clip.
Types of Immune Responses: Innate and Adaptive. Humoral vs. Cell-Mediated
This is an overview of types of immune responses. The instructor explains the difference between innate and adaptive immunity. The instructor uses computer software for demonstration. The screen is dark with small writing, so the viewer may want to open the screen to 'full screen'. The instructor is clear and easy to understand.
Cell-Mediated Immunity
This is a video using computer animation that discusses what cell-mediated immunity is. Good sound quality. (03:04)
Scientists claim to have created first manmade cell
This is from Fox and explains the ramifications of a manmade cell. The newscast shows the many possible uses how manmade bacteria can be used to help society. A good way to show students what the future may hold.
How to Start a Writing Career
Laura Turner, a produced playwright, gives you tips on how to begin a career as a writer in this video on writing. In this video she speaks from behind her desk while giving you tips. Geared toward high school age students who are thinking of pursuing a career in writing. English Captions. (2:44)
Chromosomes and Cell Reproduction
Teacher-produced slide show with detailed notes on chromosomes and the cell cycle. Discusses key chromosomes and specific abnormalities that may occur. No sound. Too much text on slides, but the pictures that are included are very good and illustrate the points made. Grades 9-12. Run time 04:05.
Cell Division In Lung Cells
Uses contrast microscopy to visual the process of cell division. Images in black and white with labeling and narration of what is occurring at each step. Grades 7-12. 58 sec.
The Cell Cycle
The cell cycle is a series of events that cells go through to
reproduce and create more cells. Learn about the stages of the cell
cycle with information from a science teacher in this video.
Interphase in the Cell Cycle
Interphase is a part of the cell cycle in which the cell
reproduces more DNA. Learn from a science teacher how interphase prepares a cell to split in half in this video.
