Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Heart Function
The left and right side of the heart must work together flawlessly—that's a lot to coordinate! An animation video shows the operation of each ventricle of the heart and then shows the two parts coming together to complete the loop of...
Curated OER
Brain Anatomy and Functions
An animated diagram of the human brain is shown spinning around, pointing out the parts of the brain as it moves. After the parts are all listed, the functions of the various areas are pointed out. No sound is included. Use this to quiz...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Molecular Mechanism of Synaptic Function
Neurons don't touch each other, but they still communicate. Observe the process of both electrical and chemical signals used by neurons to share information. Hear exactly what triggers each step of the reaction as you view an animation...
TED-Ed
Eye vs. Camera
Take a look at the human eye through a different lens with this fun instructional video. Drawing the comparison between eyes and cameras, this resource helps young biologists better understand the anatomy and function of these...
TED-Ed
The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain
What does it really mean to know a language? Did you know that knowing two or more languages means that your brain might actually look and work differently than those of your monolingual friends? Discover the three different types of...
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...
American Chemical Society
What is Addiction?
Why do our bodies become addicted to some substances? Young psychologists explore the mechanisms of addiction through a video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions series. Content includes the cycle of addiction, changes that...
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...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Exploring the Heart: The Circulatory System
Animated interative that teaches young readers about the circulatory system, anatomy of the heart, and how the heart functions.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Human Body Videos: How the Human Ear Works
Animated video explaining how the human ear works to allow us to hear sound. (1 min.)
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.