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Find out more about the shoulder, hip and knee joints, and play around with your body's different types of joints.

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Researchers Strapped a Go-Pro to a Sea Turtle, and Here’s What They Got | Smart News | Smithsonian

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See the Great Barrier Reef from a turtle's view

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The World Wildlife Foundation invites you to see the Great Barrier Reef from a sea turtle's perspective in a new video released by the conservation group's Australian branch.

The video comes from a research project that's examining the effects of climate change and pollution on local turtle communities, as Mary Bowerman explains for USA Today. Strapping a Go-Pro camera to a sea turtle, a team of Australian researchers hopes to learn about turtle behavior after they're released into the wild. They're using cameras and other methods to monitor turtles on the reef.

The footage last about three minutes, until the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) shakes off the camera and leaves it in a cloud a bubbles to be rescued by a research diver.

On a more serious note, WWF Also hopes to raise awareness about the threats faced by sea turtles and the 6,000 species that make their home on the reef. "WWF produced this amazing video to remind us all that the Great Barrier Reef is amazing, but also perishable," writes Carl Engleking for Discover.

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smithsonian.com The World Wildlife Foundation invites you to see the Great Barrier Reef from a sea turtle's perspective in a new video released by the conservation group's Australian branch. The video comes from a research project that's examining the effects of climate change and pollution on local turtle communities, as Mary Bowerman explains for USA Today.

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The public front of Te Papa is an open book. Laura Dooney goes behind the scenes to find out what isn't on display.
Te Papa Museum on Wellington's waterfront is a grand structure the city's people are familiar with.

Many have walked its floors, looking at exhibitions, learning more about our country, or seeing things brought from all corners of the world to our shores.

But the museum has another side to it that many may not know about.

A place where dead fish swim in jars, stuffed birds hide in cupboards, and where moa bones and elephant skeletons are stored.

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Te Papa Tory St is the museum's off-site storage facility. Deep within its depths were archives, old artworks, waka, sculptures, old furniture, and muskets.

The first thing to see in the main dry store area was dozens of deer, a bear skeleton, and a stuffed wolf. Off to the side was the skeleton of an elephant that used to live at Wellington Zoo.

"When the museum opened 150 years ago, people would come to learn about the world," explained Dr Colin Miskelly, curator of vertebrates.

"Now we have the internet, we've got David Attenborough documentaries, people don't need to come to the museum to learn about the world."

What remained in storage was sometimes loaned to other museums, and things like elephant and whale bones were used for scientific research.

The room was vast, and along with the stuffed animals held drawers upon drawers of shells, and huge cabinets filled with bones.

Across the corridor was where the birds were stored.

Miskelly pulled out a drawer to reveal tiny bodies, remains of New Zealand's smallest native bird, the rifleman. Their size a stark contrast to the albatrosses held in a cabinet further along.

"We keep our extinct birds under lock and key," Miskelly said as he opened a cupboard door to reveal huia, a native bird that had been extinct about 90 years. Another cupboard was full of stuffed kakapo.

The natural history part of the facility also included many species of fish.

"We've got 300,000 species of fish ... from the South Pacific, our Exclusive Economic Zone, and the Southern Ocean", said Andrew Stewart, collection manager, science.

"It's essentially a library, but instead of books we have fish."

There's a glass jar with a hoki caught in Wellington Harbour in 1869 - the oldest fish stored by the museum. Under legislation the fish had the same protection as a Maori cloak, or a Rita Angus painting.

Down the hallway, another room was bare, except for rows and rows of large metal tanks, where larger fish that could not fit in jars or drums floated in spirits.

The tour of the natural history part of Te Papa's storage facility ended in a room which had even larger tanks, holding the "largest picked fish in the world," including a groper weighing just over 50kg, a sharp tailed sunfish weighing nearly a quarter of a tonne, and a 400kg shark.

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What do you call a tiny octopus with big eyes and gelatinous skin, and that's cute as a button? Nobody knows quite yet! Stephanie Bush of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute aims to classify and name this presently undescribed deep-sea cephalopod using preserved specimens and a clutch of eggs housed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

**DISCLAIMER** from Dr. Stephanie Bush: The Opisthoteuthis eggs depicted in this video are preserved specimens, not the eggs laid at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (which are still being lovingly incubated at MBARI's Cold Storage Facility!)

This video is part of our annual cephalopod celebration coming June 19th to June 26th, 2015.

Find out more here: Cephalopod Week 2015

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Produced by Christian Baker
Additional footage courtesy of the Monterey Bay Aquarium & MBARI
Music by Audio Network

Meet the Producer

Christian Baker is an independent filmmaker, producer and director of photography.

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Crawling, swimming, squeezing, jetting-the range of movement available to an octopus is impressive. Yet some species occasionally choose to stand up on two arms and "run" backwards. Chrissy Huffard, a Senior Researcher at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, explains the pros and cons of this seemingly silly behavior and why an octopus might find looking foolish useful. (For an education activity about cephalopod locomotion, click here.)

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Crawling, swimming, squeezing, jetting-the range of movement available to an octopus is impressive. Yet some species occasionally choose to stand up on two arms and "run" backwards. Chrissy Huffard, a Senior Researcher at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, explains the pros and cons of this seemingly silly behavior and why an octopus might find looking foolish useful.

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It's not just generations of children who have pondered how many licks it takes to reach the center of a lollipop. Mathematicians studying fluid dynamics at NYU's Applied Mathematics Lab designed experiments to watch how lollipops dissolve, and in doing so answered this epic childhood question.
Help test their results by taking the Science Friday Lollipop Challenge!
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You probably enjoy eating these chewy treats, but you won't believe how much energy is hidden in a Gummy Worm. Steve Spangler joins us from the backyard with safety glasses and a fire extinguisher. About Steve Spangler Science... Steve Spangler is a celebrity teacher, science toy designer, speaker, author and an Emmy award-winning television personality.

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The Nature of Science - An Activity for the First Day of Class

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Boogie Man Journal: 100 Best YouTube Videos for Science Teachers

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By now, YouTube's value in the classroom should be rather self-evident. No matter the subject or grade level, the website offers up excellent videos to supplement lessons and provide windows into different facts and concepts. Science teachers especially have plenty to love and appreciate with this valuable resource. Everything from microbiology to astrophysics makes an appearance through a channel operated by a museum, university, educator, professional or interested individual. Because so many of the sciences require visual aids to really open up and explain their very cores and valuable applications.
It should be noted that this list does not contain any videos, as I lack any semblance of self-control and would just end up listing 100 of them instead of providing a diverse selection to meet the needs of different classrooms. Rest assured, though, that there is probably a clip from Mythbusters available to fit almost any lecture.
1.) They Might Be Giants: "Meet the Elements" (BB Video)
Boing Boing presents the single greatest animated science video on YouTube, accompanied by a catchy song about the periodic table - courtesy of the venerable They Might Be Giants.

2.) Diet Coke + Mentos
If allowing the little nose-mining cherubs to conduct their own Diet Coke and Mentos experiments means injuries and lawsuits, then showing them the video that launched the craze will probably work as a reasonable substitute.
3.) The Science of Caddyshack
Believe it or not, the movie Caddyshack actually involves real-life science - as the Discovery Channel's James Williams is more than eager to share.
4.) The Inner Life of the Cell
Biology teachers hoping for a wonderful visualization of cellular functioning and structure absolutely need to show off this gorgeous animated collaboration between Harvard and XVIVO. The fact that it does not involve any audio beyond some wonderfully soothing music means it can serve as a nice backdrop to a lecture.

5.) They Might Be Giants - How Many Planets?
Anyone who doesn't wax nostalgic over the loss of dearly beloved Pluto (1930-2006. Never Forget.) probably kicks orphaned, widowed puppies in his or her spare time.
6.) Turtle Takes on a Shark
All the cheesy fun of a SyFy original movie, with the added bonus of being both real and educational!
7.) 2010 Exploring Space Lecture: Where the Hot Stuff Is: Volcanoes of the Earth and Solar System
At over 1 hour in length, this lecture on volcanism beyond the familiar structures on Earth is best presented in bits and pieces that dovetail nicely with lessons.
8.) Pistol Shrimp
Spice up a biology or ecology class with a crazy awesome video of a shrimp capable of shooting jets of water almost as hot as the surface of the sun!
9.) Killing Anthrax Faster and Greener
Killing off hearty anthrax usually eats up insane amounts of time and involves corrosive components, but a new method may prove more efficient and ecologically-friendly.

10.) "New World" Asteroid Photographed
21 Lutetia, so far, is the largest asteroid any human has yet to see up close. This amazing footage, courtesy of National Geographic and the European Space Agency, makes for a great addition to any astronomy class.
11.) They Might Be Giants - Roy G Biv
Off their "Here Comes Science" album - which, incidentally, will crop up on this list multiple times - comes a nifty little ditty about the color spectrum. Of course, it comes with a fun animated music video of its own.

12.) Edible Insects
Cultures all over the world rely on insects to provide protein and other nutrients, and the staff at the National Museum of Natural History share their thoughts on trying a food considered "gross" in Western society.
13.) Giant Double Rainbow
Discovery News sheds some light on a YouTube video involving an anomalous double rainbow, offering a cool, quick lesson in refraction and spectrum physics.

Robert Krampf is pretty much the Bob Ross of science, and this warm, accessible video explains the basics of how mirages work.
15.) They Might Be Giants - Speed and Velocity w/ Marty Beller
The Flash has nothing on these 2 enjoyable superheroes, who introduce lessons in the difference between speed and velocity.
16.) Earth-Building Wounds
Scientists are studying the unique geological properties of Iceland in order to better understand how tectonic plates form and shift to permanently change the shape of the planet.
17.) The Wright Brothers Discover Aspect Ratio
John D. Anderson at the National Air and Space Museum provides an interesting talk on the Wright Brothers and their indispensible contributions to the history of human flight.
18.) Through the Wormhole: DNA
Morgan Freeman(!!!!!!) narrates a brief clip on the structure and importance of DNA. Short, but soothing. Also educational. Also Morgan Freeman.

19.) Extraordinary Gorilla Encounter Explained
Learn about the reality behind Damian Aspinall's re-introduction to a gorilla he raised 5 years prior - an interesting glimpse into primate behavior!
20.) Microwaving the World
More sensitive classes may not like thinking about the negative impact an aging sun would have on the planet, but this video still has plenty to offer science teachers whose lessons involve the lifecycles of stars.
21.) Electric Car - They Might Be Giants w/ Robin Goldwasser
Students learning about ecology and alternative energy may appreciate another wonderful installment in They Might Be Giants's "Here Comes Science" song and video series!
22.) What Do Visitors Really Know About Evolution?
This 1-hour lecture from the National Museum of Natural History shares some of the institution's findings
regarding how to best educate visitors on the Theory of Evolution.

23.) Robot Controlled by Human Brainwaves
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24.) A Color You Can't See
The infinitely huggable Robert Krampf explains that some colors exist outside of human perception, but cell phone cameras can help individuals see them in action.
25.) They Might Be Giants - Why Does the Sun Shine? (The Sun is a Mass of Incandescent Gas)
One of They Might Be Giants's most famous songs just happens to have an application in the science classroom, particularly those involving astronomy.
26.) The Medical Heroin Experiment
Educators who enjoy facilitating civil debates in their science classrooms may like this National Geographic video on the medical heroin controversy as a conversation starter.
27.) NASA Android Testing
In the 1960's, NASA experimented with android robotics for possible space suit applications. They donated their footage (and the metal man himself) to the National Air and Space Museum to educate the populace on their findings.
28.) What is Synthetic Genomics?
Receive a crash course in how cells work and the field of synthetic genomics that has sprung up around them.
29.) Why is the Sky Blue?
Such a simple question actually has an interesting, complex answer involving spectrum physics!
30.) Big Cats Wild for Calvin Klein Cologne?
This humorous video showcases some very unusually findings by the Wildlife Conservation Society regarding how cheetahs react to Calvin Klein's "Obsession for Men."
31.) King Weed - They Might Be Giants
Throw a couple of suited men into a biology class for a neat musical discussion of evolution and survival of the fittest.
32.) Smithsonian geologist puts Eyjafjallajökull eruption in perspective
Energetic geologist Liz Cottrell analyzes a particularly infamous volcanic eruption and illustrates what it means for the planet's structure.
33.) Ticks: Bloodsucking Ninjas of Summer
This useful video talks ticks, both their biology, the diseases they carry and how to prevent a negative encounter with these little Nasty Nellies.
34.) Making Butter
One of the first science experiments most children undertake in their educations involves turning cream into butter, deliciously illustrating different states of matter.
35.) They Might Be Giants - Computer Assisted Design
Listen to a neat song and watch a great animation on what technology can do to help mankind channel its creativity and solve serious problems.
36.) Amazing Northern Lights
Marvel at one of the most breathtaking meteorological occurrences, where lights in every color of the rainbow dance across the sky in smooth, elegant waves.
37.) Apollo 11 TV Broadcast - Neil Armstrong First Step on Moon
Watch one of the most triumphant moments in human history as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on Earth's moon.
38.) Sci Fi Science: Traveling at Warp Speed
Believe it or not, 1 mathematical equation may unlock the reality behind the currently fictitious concept of traveling through space and time without violating any known laws of physics.
39.) Cuttlefish: Chameleons of the Sea
The intelligent, gentle cuttlefish possesses the amazing ability to change both its color and its texture to fit the environment in which it feeds.
40.) Electromagnetic Sun Storms
Although the likelihood of such a deadly cavalcade of electromagnetism is minimal, the sun still holds the potential to wipe out human infrastructure with a particularly heavy burst.
41.) Photosynthesis - They Might Be Giants
Introduce classes to the fundamentals of photosynthesis with another delightful video by They Might Be Giants.
42.) Recreating Volcanoes in a Lab
Follow Liz Cottrell as she shows off the equipment she uses to study volcanoes without ever even leaving her lab.
43.) Sea Otter Poop May Help Save Species
Perfect for ecology and biology classes, this hopeful little video full of spunky l'il otters, information on nurturing their population growth and - of course - plenty of doo-doo.
44.) The Science of Balance
Robert Krampf talks about the relationship between gravity and balance, with plenty of simple, effective demonstrations to prove his point.
45.) I Am a Paleontologist - They Might Be Giants w/Danny Weinkauf
This video wraps up 3 things kids love into one catchy package - dinosaurs, music and not having to stare slack-jawed and disengaged during a lecture.

46.) Dropping 2 Million Pounds
Human engineering and construction has evolved to the point it can pick up a bridge weighing 2 million pounds and (very carefully!) haul it to a new location.
47.) Primordial Soup With Julia Child
The amazing, incomparable Julia Child lends her cooking skills to science education, mixing up a hearty brew of amino acids and discussing how integral they are to all life on Earth.
48.) Popular Science's Future Of: Pleasure
One fun, enjoyable little robot has been programmed to improvise music and work with humans to improve their talents together and create some amazing songs.
49.) Smart Tech Measures Personal Water Consumption
Hydrosense, developed by the University of Washington, allows individuals to track how much water they use in a day - a useful little device for the ecologically-minded! Perhaps the ecologically-minded classroom?
50.) Twin Super Powers
The Hogans, a pair of twins joined at the cranium, possess an amazing cognitive and sensory ability to see and understand stimuli simultaneously - even if only one of the kids actually sees it.
51.) Solid Liquid Gas - They Might Be Giants
Another rocking time with They Might Be Giants, teaching kids the 3 basic forms of matter and how materials transition between them.
52.) Skeletal Growth- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Watch a brief animated video on how the magnificent human skeleton gradually grows from only 1 day old into adulthood.
53.) Star Spits Out Baby Planet
Punch up on astronomy lessons by showing a Discovery News video explaining - in layman's terms - how debris from a star gradually creates planets.
54.) Static Charges
Experiment with static electricity alongside the lovely Robert Krampf and learn a few lessons about induction along the way.
55.) Brink - Space Junk
Internet celebrities Rhett & Link sing a catchy song about the manmade clutter that floats about the Earth's orbit.
56.) Monsters of the Deep
The hugest bivalves in existence, the giant clams sit gently on the seafloor and continue to fascinate scientists for reasons other than their generous size.
57.) Let's Go For A Spin: Lunar Rovers of Apollo and Constellation
Listen to a fascinating lecture on the latest developments in rover technology and the machinery's importance to advancing humanity's knowledge of outer space.
58.) The Nerdabout vlog - How to Hack a Wii Remote
Micro-controllers such as the Wii remote provide some very cool, very basic computing lessons.
59.) Is It Possible? Real Life Batman
Daniel Kish has been blind since the age of 13 months, but gets around almost as well as those with sight using flash sonar and echolocation. Really more of a Daredevil than a Batman, he "sees" with his ears by sending out clicks and measuring their echoes in order to form a "picture" of his surroundings.
60.) Dream Car Archaeology
Engineering classrooms - most especially those populated by gearheads - can find both entertainment and education in this cool National Geographic video of a restoration team working on a '54 Oldsmobile. Considering the vehicle's age, they have to piece together different clues and use logic and experimentation to find out what will and will not work.
61.) What Is a Shooting Star? - They Might Be Giants
Astronomy students sometimes struggle with the difference between meteors and meteorites, but enough rounds of They Might Be Giants's catchy vocabulary lesson can set them straight.
62.) Coral Reefs - A Delicate Balance of Life at the National Museum of Natural History
This video offering by NMNH provides educators with some dramatic images of its coral reef exhibit, and the lack of narration makes it a nice backdrop for lectures on ocean life.
63.) Hawaii Volcano Shows Technicolor Lava
One of the most fascinating geological phenomena on the planet comes to life through infrared imaging, and Discovery News uses the available footage to discuss how scientists use the information to predict eruptions.
64.) Feathers
Explore the ins and outs of fabulous feathers, which contain a multitude of marvels beneath their simple surfaces.
65.) Mammals Vs. Dinos- Mammalian Sensory Development
Learn about the ways in which nocturnal behavior contributed to the perpetuation and evolution of different mammalian species.
66.) Nuclear Explosion in the Sky
Contrary to what many believe, explosives do not have to be dropped on a city in order to disrupt life and dismantle infrastructures.
67.) How Things Fly Exhibition - Blended Wing Body
Take a quick peek into NASA's experiments in blended wing aircraft and learn a little bit about how they may end up increasing the efficiency of aeronautic vehicles.
68.) Visions of the Future: Intelligent Driving
"Computer power doubles every 18 months," states this video by the Science Channel. Already, scientists are in a place conducive to designing and testing cars capable of driving themselves!
69.) SDO Captures Eruptions on the Sun
Witness dramatic solar activity recorded by SDO and learn about how the surface of the sun constantly changes.
70.) Slicing Up the Bay Bridge
Physics and engineering students curious about the real-world applications of their lessons may appreciate learning about the challenging repairs that construction workers faced when making the Bay Bridge safer.
71.) They Might Be Giants - Cells
As if the band hasn't already provided a bevy of great songs and videos for science teachers, They Might Be Giants chimes in with a useful lesson on cellular fundamentals.
72.) Lessons from the Panama Oil Spill
Learn what Dr. Jeremy Jackson at the Scripps Center for Oceanography has to say about how humanity should react to horrifying oil spills based on past experiences.
73.) Why is it So Hard to Lose Weight?
This incredibly valuable video discusses biology, evolution, nutrition and anatomy while also teaching the healthiest method of losing weight.
74.) Solar Power
Solar power plants who use mirrors to capture energy provide some great lessons in how light reflection and refraction work.
75.) It's All Geek to Me - Vinyl to Digital
David Pogue for the New York Times demonstrates how recording studios transfer music from old vinyl albums to digital media so as not to lose any classics.
76.) Extraordinary Adaptation
Dystonia causes sufferers to perpetually flex up to 500 muscles at once, and Jason Dunn opens up about what life is like with "one of the most annoying things you can imagine."
77.) Apollo and the So-Called Moon-Landing Hoax
National Air and Space Museum's curator of Space History Dr. Roger Launius dispels some of the conspiracy theories behind the first moon landing.
78.) Space School- Earth
Thus far, Earth has proven one of the most unique planets in the universe...and definitely the Solar System! Learn about the special properties it possesses that allows life to teem on its surface.
79.) Chimps Face Death Like Humans Do
Several studies have conducted research on how chimpanzees deal with the death of their friends and relatives, and the revelations have come as something of a shock.
80.) Why Geography Matters by Google Earth
Geography encompasses a wide array of subjects, and kids participating in the 2010 National Geographic Bee explain why they believe it's so important to study.
81.) My Brother the Ape - They Might Be Giants
Teachers allowed to discuss evolution in their classrooms can play this They Might Be Giants video to illustrate the interconnectivity of different animals - including humans!
82.) Science with an Artistic Flair at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
Enjoy some of the impressive portfolios from NMNH's scientific illustrators, who merge the technical with the creative on a daily basis. To incredible results, no less!
83.) Stressed Veggies Better For You
Learn about the biological phenomena that cause cut vegetables to yield greater nutrients - useful lessons for a couple of different scientific disciplines!

84.) Pictures in Silver
The dying art of film photography seamlessly blends art with chemistry, and Robert Krampf shares a characteristically chill experiment explaining how the process works.
85.) The Physics of Baseball - Pitching
America's allegedly favorite pastime possesses myriad opportunities for teachers to illustrate some of the basic principles of physics.
86.) Alpaca Fleece to Help in Gulf Oil Spill?
Ecology, geography, geology and biology converge in this interesting glimpse at how 4 alpacas at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are contributing to cleaning up the 2010 BP oil spill - a handy lesson that transcends time and date.
87.) Big Blue Sky: The History of Hang Gliding
Physics and engineering classes may enjoy hearing some parts of Bill Liscomb's neat lecture on the history of hang gliding.
88.) Beyond Tomorrow- Mercedes Brakes
The sleek, sexy Mercedes possesses some advanced technology capable of helping drivers use their breaks more efficiently and safely.
89.) LHC Collides at Record Speeds
CERN's undeniably ambitious Large Hadron Collider may change the face of particle physics and its associated fields forever, and Discovery Channel provides a quick overview of what scientists hope it will accomplish.
90.) Frog Jumps Caught in Slow Motion
Watch some amazing high-speed footage of frogs jumping in order to learn more about how their complex little bodies work.
91.) They Might Be Giants - The Bloodmobile
They Might Be Giants use their prodigious musical talents to sing about how the circulatory system interacts with other organs to keep a body running smoothly.

Styled like a PSA from the '50s, this fun animated video by the National Museum of Natural History teaches viewers how fundamental this element is to the survival of life on Earth.
93.) Synthetic Life Becomes Reality
The J. Craig Venter Institute has developed a revolutionary procedure that will change the face of biology and biotechnology forever - a fully-functioning cell constructed entirely of synthetic DNA.
94.) The Waterfall Effect
Waterfalls provide an extremely interesting opportunity to learn about the relationship between perception and cognition.
95.) Heavy Metal Task Force: Ice Hammer
Ice hammers are amazing machines that allow humans to keep water sources from freezing over too much. These feats of engineering involve incredibly dangerous maneuvers and require the most precise science available.
96.) Understanding Earthquakes
Subterranean events comprise the vast majority of Earth's activity, and this video explains the science behind one of the most common (and devastating) effects they have on the crust.
97.) Space Shuttle STS-129 Astronauts Visit the Museum
The National Air and Space Museum presents a 1-hour lecture and Q&A session with the 4 astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station on the STS-129.
98.) Physics of Superheroes 1 - Death of Gwen Stacy
University of Minnesota physics professor Dr. James Kakalios presents a very cool series of lectures - all of which are available on YouTube - on the real-life science behind many comic book stories and characters.
99.) Is It Possible?- Personal Jet Pack
Although still in the testing phase, engineering has begun fulfilling some of the promises Hanna-Barbera made with The Jetsons.
100.) They Might Be Giants - Put It to the Test
Marvel as little 8-bit men sing viewers through the different steps of the scientific method.
Videos make for an amazing way to add interest to a lecture and encourage students to better understand the concepts and applications of the sciences. Consider punching up a lesson by infusing multimedia into the classroom, opening up the minds of children and adults alike and allowing them to comprehend the complex ways that the universe works.

Bachelor Of Science " 100 Best YouTube Videos for Science Teachers

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100 Best YouTube Videos for Science Teachers

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By now, YouTube's value in the classroom should be rather self-evident. No matter the subject or grade level, the website offers up excellent videos to supplement lessons and provide windows into different facts and concepts. Science teachers especially have plenty to love and appreciate with this valuable resource.

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Here's an easy and amazing way to grow colorful borax crystal decorations overnight.

Bringing real snowflakes inside one-at-a-time is next to impossible. The snowy globs on your shoes and gloves don't count, either. So, to work around this conundrum, here's a solution using a Borax Crystal Snowflake instead of real snow. This special snowflake is almost just as beautiful and unique as a snowflake you capture from the sky. However, it won't melt and it's a heck of a lot easier to see! Besides, the Borax Crystal Snowflake uses some fun, hands-on chemistry and makes a perfect holiday experiment for a perfect holiday decoration.

Experiment Materials

3 Pipe cleaners (white, if possible)

String

3 Wide-mouth containers (boiling-water safe)

Borax (laundry section of a grocery store)

3 Pencils

Boiling water

Food coloring (optional)

Scissors

Adult supervision

Experiment

How Does It Work

When you mixed the borax and water, you created a suspension of borax. A suspension is a mixture that contains solid particles large enough to make the liquid appear cloudy or murky. By mixing the borax into hot water, instead of room temperature or cold water, the borax can stay suspended much longer. Very hot water can hold much more dissolved borax than cold water. Hot water molecules are moving very fast and are spread way out which makes space available for more borax to dissolve into it. As the mixture cools, the water molecules slow down and move closer together. That means there's less room for the dissolved borax and it begins to fall out of the water.

As the borax settles out out of the cooling suspension due to gravity, it bonds with other borax on nucleation sites (bumps, tiny cracks, impurities, etc. in the container) and begins to form seeds for further crystallization. Crystals come together in specific, repeated patterns due to the shape of the molecules forming them. You'll see this crystallization on the bottom and sides of the container, on the string hanging from the pencil, and on the pipe cleaner arms of the snowflake. The borax continues to fall and crystalize on top of the snowflake and on top of other borax crystals until you pull it out of the water the next morning.

Take It Further

Want a bigger snowflake? Leave it in the solution longer or make another saturated solution and soak your snowflake in it. The crystals will take up growing where they left off. Just be sure you can get your finished decoration out through the opening of the container.

Safety Information

Borax dust can be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or gets into your eyes. For some people, touching it can result in a rash. Because it can be harmful if inhaled or contacts your eyes, boil the water separately, pour it into your container, and then add the borax. That minimizes dust in the air around you.

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Borax Crystal Ornaments | Science Experiments | Steve Spangler Science

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Here's an easy and amazing way to grow colorful borax crystal decorations overnight. Bringing real snowflakes inside one-at-a-time is next to impossible. The snowy globs on your shoes and gloves don't count, either. So, to work around this conundrum, here's a solution using a Borax Crystal Snowflake instead of real snow.

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How to grow crystals :: easy kids science project - NurtureStore

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How to grow crystals :: easy kids science project - NurtureStore

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Here's how to grow crystals using alum - sparkly science for kids using simple household materials.

How to grow crystals using alum :: science for kids

This is an easy experiment for children to try and gives great, sparkly results - so it's lots of fun, and you're likely to get lots of 'wow's and 'cool's! It takes a few days to a few weeks, depending how big you want your crystals to grow, but there is something to see after the first night, so it's interesting for kids to follow the progress of their gems. And you can do the whole thing with some simple ingredients.

For the experiment you will need:

:: alum, which is available in the spice section of a food store, or can be bought online (try Amazon)

:: two jars

:: a spoon

:: hot water

:: a lollipop/popsicle stick/pencil

:: some plastic twine/fishing line

What is alum?

Alum is a sulphate salt. It has been used for centuries in water purification, it's used in pickling - to keep your pickles crisp and crunchy! - and in deodorants. It's safe for children to handle, but takes yucky, so don't eat any. It will grow very pretty crystals, quickly and easily, making it a great substance for this experiment.

Fill one of your jars with a couple of cups of hot water. Then stir in some teaspoons of alum and notice how it dissolves in the warm water. Keep adding a little more alum at a time until the water is saturated and your alum no longer dissolves.

Then leave your solution over night. We placed a tissue on top of our jar to keep the water clean.

You can record the progress of your crystal experiment in a science journal. You can include sketches of what you see, photographs, and descriptions of the changes you notice.

Include some of your key vocabulary: alum, sulphate, dissolve, solution, saturated, crystal

Ask questions and make predictions:

:: why do we use hot water, not cold?

:: why do we stir the alum in the water?

:: how many teaspoons of alum can you dissolve in the water before it becomes saturated?

:: how long do you think it will take to grow a crystal?

:: how big a crystal do you think you can grow?

:: how does the crystal appear? what makes it grow bigger?

Think like the scientist you are

Scientists ask questions and ponder predictions even if they don't know the answer (yet). So encourage your young scientists to try to think of what the answers might be to their questions - and then carefully observe the actual results and compare that to what they predicted. If things don't turn out the way they predicted, they haven't got anything wrong - they're learning, like scientists do in all experiments.

Check your alum solution the next morning - you'll have little crystals at the bottom of your jar!

Carefully pour your alum solution into your second jar. Try not to disturb any of the crystals, and only pour the water solution into the second jar, without any of your crystals.

Take a good look at your alum crystals, and take a photograph or make a sketch for your science journal. Choose the biggest and best crystal and use this as the 'baby' that you are going to grow into a big, sparkly gem.

You're going to suspend this baby crystal in the second jar of alum solution. Take a length of plastic twine or fishing line and tie one end around your crystal. We used the twine from a bead bracelet. You could use cotton thread, but you'll find your alum grows up along the thread, so if you want to grow one big, single crystal, use a plastic or nylon thread.

Tie the other end of your twine to a lollipop/popsicle stick, or a pencil, and use that to suspend your crystal in the alum solution in your second jar. You might need to adjust the thread a little, so the crystal is in the water but not touching the bottom or sides.

Keep observing your crystal for a few days, noting its growth in your science journal. To grow the biggest crystal possible, keep removing any other little 'seed' crystals which appear in the bottom of your jar, as they will compete with your chosen crystal, stopping it from growing as big as it could.

You will need to loosen the knot in your twine as your crystal grows, or it will grow around the twine and get stuck. You might also like to rotate your crystal in the knot so it grows into the shape you want.

After a few days or weeks, you might have a big, sparkly alum crystal. Remember to take photo or make a sketch of it for your journal. My daughter thought it looked like a diamond and plans to use it as a jewellery charm.

If you don't empty out all the seed crystals from the bottom of your jar, your main crystal won't grow to it's maximum size, but you will end up with lots of extra - pretty and sparkly - clusters of crystals around the base of your jar. So, it's up to you whether yo want to grow one, big-as-possible gem, or you'd like to also have lots of twinkly crystals too.

Fizz, Pop, Bang! Playful Science and Math Activities is designed to bring hands-on fun and enjoyment to math and science. It is packed with powerful learning opportunities in math and science, shared through ideas that incorporate art, play, sensory learning and discovery, for a whole-brain approach.

It includes 40 educational projects and 20 printables including a set of build-your-own 3D shape blocks, engineering challenge cards and a range of math games. If you like our crystal experiment, you'll love the ideas in Fizz, Pop, Bang!
Get your guide to making science fun here!

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How to grow crystals :: easy kids science project

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Here's how to grow crystals using alum - sparkly science for kids using simple household materials. This is an easy experiment for children to try and gives great, sparkly results - so it's lots of fun, and you're likely to get lots of 'wow's and 'cool's!

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Combining craft and science into one awesome project!! Eggshell Geodes!! This is a great project to teach kids about sedimentation!! Speciality Items used in this project: * Alum Powder- http://amzn.to/1Y3Hd56 Checkout our last two DIY videos: Recycled Roll out pencil Case- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEID_zmK2-M Chalk Time Lapse Compilation #4- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUvSwgL64qc Check out our other sedimentation based science project: Rock Candy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT4Rl7soco0 I also have a PO Box!!

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Testing for Simple Sugars with Benedict's Solution - YouTube

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Testing for Simple Sugars with Benedict's Solution - YouTube

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Testing for Simple Sugars with Benedict's Solution

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5 Optical Illusions That Will Make You Question Everything - YouTube

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5 Optical Illusions That Will Make You Question Everything

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Sodium Metal Chemical Reactions Compilation

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Химические реакции. Взято с сайта http://vimeo.com/107976057

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Science 101

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Space Shuttle Launch Audio - play LOUD (no music) HD 1080p - YouTube

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Film canister rockets | Sciencelearn Hub

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Film canister rockets | Sciencelearn Hub

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Nigel Latta Blows Stuff Up Episode 6: Space | Sciencelearn Hub

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Nigel Latta Blows Stuff Up Episode 6: Space | Sciencelearn Hub

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Rocket aerodynamics is the study of how air flows over a rocket and how this affects drag and stability.

The nose cone and fins of a rocket are designed to minimise drag (air resistance) and to provide stability and control (keep it pointing in the right direction without wobbling).

Nose cone and rocket diameter affect drag

The amount of air resistance that opposes a rocket's motion depends mainly on the shape of the nose cone, the diameter of the rocket and the speed of the rocket.

The first point that meets the air is the nose cone at the front end of the rocket. If the speed of a rocket is less than the speed of sound (1,200 km/h in air at sea level), the best shape of a nose cone is a rounded curve. At supersonic speeds (faster than the speed of sound), the best shape is a narrower and sharper point.

Rockets with a larger diameter have more drag because there is more air being pushed out of the way. Drag depends on the cross-sectional area of the object pushing through the air. Making a rocket as narrow as possible is the best way to reduce drag.

The speed of a rocket through the air similarly increases drag. As speed doubles, drag increases four times as much.

Fins control direction and stability

The stability of a rocket is its ability to keep flying through the air pointing in the right direction without wobbling or tumbling.

Fins are used on smaller rockets to provide this stability and control direction. It works in the same way as placing feathers at the tail of an arrow. The greater drag on the feathers keeps the tail of the arrow at the back so that the point of the arrow travels straight into the wind.

To understand how to place fins and how large to make them, it is important to understand about centre of mass and centre of pressure.

Centre of mass

The centre of mass of an object is the point at which all of the mass of an object can be thought to be concentrated.

To find the centre of mass of a rigid object such as a water bottle rocket, balance the rocket on your finger so that the rocket is horizontal. The centre of mass is a point directly above your finger.

The centre of mass can be moved closer to the nose cone end of a rocket by adding some mass near the nose cone. This will increase stability.

Centre of pressure

The single point at which all of the aerodynamic forces are concentrated is called the centre of pressure.

To find the approximate position of the centre of pressure, draw an outline of the rocket on a piece of paper. The centre of the area of the outline shape is approximately the centre of pressure.

For a rocket to be stable, the centre of pressure needs to be closer to the tail end than the centre of mass. If the centre of pressure is at the same position as the centre of mass, the rocket will tumble. Stability increases as the distance between the centre of mass and the centre of pressure increases.

Placing fins at the tail end of a rocket moves the centre of pressure closer towards the tail end and increases stability. However, this also increases drag, so there is an optimal size for fins so that the rocket has enough stability without having too much drag.

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Rocket aerodynamics is the study of how air flows over a rocket and how this affects drag and stability. The nose cone and fins of a rocket are designed to minimise drag (air resistance) and to provide stability and control (keep it pointing in the right direction without wobbling).

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Making a water bottle rocket | Sciencelearn Hub

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Making a water bottle rocket | Sciencelearn Hub

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Becoming a rocket engineer | Sciencelearn Hub

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Becoming a rocket engineer | Sciencelearn Hub

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Rocket launch simulation | Sciencelearn Hub

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Rocket launch simulation | Sciencelearn Hub

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In this simulation, students set rocket mass before launching to see how high their rocket goes. You will need the Adobe Flash Player to view this.

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Timeline - Brief history of rockets | Sciencelearn Hub

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Timeline - Brief history of rockets | Sciencelearn Hub

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Teen gains national title after launching largest amateur rocket in Taupiri | Stuff.co.nz

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Teen gains national title after launching largest amateur rocket in Taupiri | Stuff.co.nz

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An event for rocket enthusiasts to launch their biggest and most impressive rockets, was held in Taupiri on Sunday, attracting groups from as far as India.

But the highlight of National Rocket Day, was the launch of a rocket that broke records.

Wellington teenager Jack Davies holds the title of the largest amateur rocket launch in the country, after launching a 53kg rocket, named Marsden.

The rocket reached 13,200ft.

"The flight was perfectly successful, it travelled just under the speed of sound," Davies said.

"It accelerated at 8gs, eight times the force of gravity."

Davies said hours of planning, preparation and design had gone into Sunday's launch.

"Before you even start you have to make sure you can do it. Make sure it can withstand the forces involved," he said.

"It was just, just awesome."

Davies holds several New Zealand rocket altitude records, and was also the inaugural winner of the Arthur Alan Thomas Junior Rocketry Award last year.

He started building rockets with his father Tony when he was eight starting with a small rocket kit, but is now constructing his own rockets using fibreglass and carbon fibre.

His attendance at National Rocket Day, held each February in Taupiri, was one of many.

New Zealand Rocketry Association president Evan More said the event was a chance for members to get together and swap information on rocketry.

"What we are here to do is promote science as well and for young people to get hands-on work with rockets," he said.

"People were able to come along today to see how to build a rocket and be part of something you can do with your hands."

More said he previously worked with explosives, as an underwater commercial diver.

"I always liked explosives and stuff like that," More said.

"So I did pyrotechnics and stuff like that. I found a position where I could combine all the things I like and launch things."

The Dobbs brothers, Timothy, 9, Samuel, 7, Michael, 5 and Joel, 3, were first time visitors to the rocket event.

"It was so cool, my favourite part was when the rocket went up. It made this cool sound," said Samuel Dobbs.

"My favourite part was when the rocket hit the car," said Timothy Dobbs.

The rockets ranged from ready-to-go rockets for young kids to those that travel at 30,000ft or more.

Upwards of 60 rockets can be launched on the day.

More said the event grows every year and believes its popularity grows because its unique.

"I mean, where as can you go to see rockets launch all day?"

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Teen gains national title after launching largest amateur rocket in Taupiri

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An event for rocket enthusiasts to launch their biggest and most impressive rockets, was held in Taupiri on Sunday, attracting groups from as far as India. But the highlight of National Rocket Day, was the launch of a rocket that broke records.