TED-Ed
What Is Consciousness?
Why aren't we conscious of every cell in our body at all times? An informational video explains how sensory input builds models that the brain relies on, and how consciousness tends to be a cerebral attempt to achieve "good enough"...
TED-Ed
How to Grow a Bone
Is it possible to grow a human bone outside the body? Begin by taking a look at how bones grow naturally within the human body, the elements that make bones strong and functional, methods currently used to replace bones, and finally, how...
TED-Ed
Why Do We Hiccup?
There are so many remedies for curing the hiccups, from eating honey, to being scared, to breathing into a bag. But what makes the diaphragm contract the way it does? Watch an informative video to find out what causes hiccups.
Crash Course
Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
Viewers follow the paths of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the human respiratory organs and the path of the molecules through the human circulatory system, in a short video about how the body delivers oxygen and picks up carbon dioxide.
Curated OER
Types of Blood Vessels
The functions of the various blood vessels are explicated quickly in this one-minute animated video. Quiz your young biologists on anatomy and show them this video after they have attempted to answer what the functions of the three types...
Be Smart
3 Incredible Examples of Evolution Hidden in Your Body
Human traits trace back to simpler species—such as chickens, for example. Using the human genomes, scientists connect these traits to their ancestral origins. A video presentation highlights the structure of human DNA and makes a...
Be Smart
Why Do We Cry Sad Tears?
Although some may be crocodile tears, crying is a distinct honor humans hold. Scholars learn the biological reason behind the emotional crying in a video lesson. The lesson instructor explores the anatomical and psychological connections...
TED-Ed
Toward a New Understanding of Mental Illness
We know that as a result of early detection and intervention, we are able to make great strides in treating common diseases; however, this is not yet the case in the realm of mental illness. Explore this query with your class and touch...
Be Smart
Are You Afraid of Holes?
Are you afraid of holes? Believe it or not, some people are! An interesting video explores the science behind trypophobia, or the fear of small holes. Viewers learn about the scientific difference between fear and disgust and identify...
TED-Ed
The Chaotic Brilliance of Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
In 2017 a work by Jean-Michel Basquiat was actioned off for over 110 million dollars. So who is he and what makes his art so special? Find out with a short video that details his background, influences, and his process.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Differentiation and the Fate of Cells
Did you realize cells become restricted in the types of cells they produce as embryos develop? Stem cells might become anything, but late state cells can only become the specialized cell based on their locations. A captivating video does...
Crash Course
Photosynthesis
Seventy percent of the world's oxygen is produced through photosynthesis by phytoplankton, microscopic plants found in the ocean. Viewers learn about the complex process of photosynthesis with a video that covers both the light dependent...
Stated Clearly
What is the Evidence for Evolution?
Would you believe whales and hippos share a common ancestor? The video discusses the evidence from a variety of scientific disciplines supporting evolution, focusing specifically on whales and their connections to hippos. The narrator...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Biology: Comparative Anatomy: What Makes Us Animals
Hank introduces us to comparative anatomy, which studies the similarities and differences in animal anatomy to support the theory of evolution and the shared ancestry of living things. [8:50]
Crash Course
Crash Course Biology #21: Comparative Anatomy: What Makes Us Animals
Hank introduces us to comparative anatomy, which studies the similarities and differences in animal anatomy to support the theory of evolution and the shared ancestry of living things. [8:51]
Other
Hybrid Medical Animation: Anatomy Reveal
An animated video exploring the human anatomy. Video investigates the complexities of the human body. [1:30]
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Video: Heart and Circulatory System: How They Work
Learn about the heart and the circulatory system in this digital animation of how the process works. (2 min, 58 sec)
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Animals: Skulls
David Stokes helps us understand differences in animal skulls. [10:42]
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Video: Ankle Sprain
Learn about the anatomy of the human ankle and the common cause of ankle sprains in this brief animated video with narration [0:19]
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: The Senses: Hearing
Animated video, with an accompanying quiz, describes the anatomy of the ear and explains how we hear.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Video: An Asthma Attack
Learn about how asthma affects the lungs in this informational video animation from the Mayo Clinic. [0:25]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Vision: Pet Shop Field Trip
Penny and the KidVision Kids visit a pet shop to learn about classroom pets. They feed a baby bird, change water for a betta fish, set up a bearded dragon's habitat, and learn the difference between a mouse and a rat. Included are...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: The Senses: Seeing
Animated video, with an accompanying quiz, explains the structure and function of the eye.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Waves of Destruction
Learn about the anatomy of a tsunami in this video segment from Nature. Essay, discussion questions, and links to related information included. [1:19]