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Hydrogen From the Sun Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 409 seconds This video looks at hydrogen production using electrolysis as one option for storing energy from the sun. Also includes a brief explanation of fuel cells. |
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Solar Cell Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 355 seconds An explanation of how solar cells work. Suitable for an introduction to solar energy. |
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Horsepower Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 533 seconds This video explains the science behind the term Horsepower. |
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Pollination, Plants and Insects Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 497 seconds This video explains an ineresting and complex pollination process involving insects and milkweed. Pollination in this common plant is very similar to the pollination of Orchids. The video is designed as a resource for teaching plant biology, particularly plant-insect relationships. Milk weed makes an interesting addition to a wild flower garden. Collecting seeds in the Autumn is easy. |
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Observe the International Space Station Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 253 seconds If you know where and when to look, it is actually possible to see the International Space Station as it passes over your community. This video is a short guide to finding and observing the ISS. Viewing times for your location can be found at http://www.heavens-a bove.com . This activity supports the astronomy component of any science program. |
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Gyroscope Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 301 seconds A toy gyroscope demonstrates the remarkable consequences of angular momentum. |
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Find a Galaxy Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 361 seconds Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/ video/ This video demonstrates how to find the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). This galaxy is 2.5 million light years from earth but with some basic knowledge of the night sky and a pair of binoculars it is actually possible to see it! The video is designed for anyone interested in astronomy and it also provides support for the astronomy component of any science curriculum. |
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Electricity and Circuits Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 515 seconds Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/ video/ This video is an introduction to electricity, designed to support this topic at the grade 5 to 9 level. Using a simple model of the atom, electrons are presented as the charged particles that carry electrical energy in most circuits. The video includes a demonstration of series and parallel circuits. |
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Gear Basics Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 659 seconds Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/ video This video resource is designed to provide a basic introduction to gears suitable for grades 4 to 9. Gear rotation, gear ratio, rates of rotation, mechanical advantage and examples of use are included. A second video, " Time, Clocks and Gears" explains how gears are used in mechanical clocks to control the hands on an analog clock. |
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Telescopes, Galileo to SLOOH Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 759 seconds http://slooh.com This video looks at Galileo's important work with the first telescope and includes an overview of the SLOOH robotic telescopes. Robotic telescopes are accessed and controlled using the Internet an incredible evolution of technology from Galileo's first telescopes |
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Construct a Geodesic Dome. Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 1066 seconds Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/ video This video explains how to construct a model of a geodesic dome from card and paper. Some dome history and theory is also included. A good resource for teaching structures and mechanisms. |
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Energy from the Wind Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 597 seconds Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/ video/ This video demonstrates how to construct a model windmill and then calculate its power output. Includes discussion of Energy, Work, Power, Joules and Watts. |
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Orchid Bees - Euglossa Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 530 seconds Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/ video The relationship between Orchid Bees (genus Euglossa)and Orchids is remarkable. This video shows male Orchid Bees collecting fragrance from a Mexican Orchid, Mormodes badia. Filmed at Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens: http://www.vallartab otanicalgardensac.or g/ |
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DNA Lab Part 2 Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 392 seconds Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/ video This video includes step by step instructions for extracting DNA from wheat. This procedure can easily be done at home or school with readily available equipment and supplies. |
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DNA Lab Part 1 Posted by: ScienceOnline
Video duration: 246 seconds Purchse: http://hilaroad.com/ video The story of Otzi the Iceman is used to introduce a DNA extraction lab. Einkorn wheat was found on the cloak of this 5000 year old Neolithic warrior. The second video in this series shows how to extract DNA from wheat. |
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