Some of My Favorite Short Science Video Channels
Inside: A short take on some excellent sources of short science videos.
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There are so many high-quality science-related video channels out there now. So much of science is about visualizing things that are difficult to see because these objects or events are too tiny, or too large, or take place somewhere that is difficult to see in its entirety. Video sometimes allows us to get into those spaces and "see" what is happening and how things work.
I am writing to tell you about some of the science video channels that I really like and subscribe to on YouTube. Maybe you know about these already? But on the off-chance you don't, what follows is a list of some of my favorites. I can easily imagine subscribing to some of these, or, in the case of the first one, bookmarking it to watch with your children.
Who knows...? You might even find them as fascinating as I do!
TheKidsShouldSeeThis. This compilation website is my all-time favorite. The magnificent folks here curate an ever-growing list of great, short videos from high-quality sources. Not only that, they often write a short explanatory text about the video and offer recommendations for further learning. High-quality stuff. Click on the link to find the Science section of curated videos. You may be prompted to sign up for the weekly email. I did. I enjoy the list of 5-7 videos they send each week.
BBC - Earth. This BBC site has many great playlists, including Earth - Unplugged, #BluePlanet, and Oceanscapes. As in all of the video channels listed here, the photography and explanations are terrific!
Deep Look. Description: "DEEP LOOK is a science video series that explores big science by going very, very small, from KQED and PBS Digital Studios. We use macro photography and microscopy in glorious 4K resolution, to see science up close ... really, really close." Here is a sample:
Minute Earth. Description: "Science and stories about our awesome planet!" Linked below is a sample video that helps us understand why we never see the other side of the moon. Fascinating stuff.
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There are so many high-quality science-related video channels out there now. So much of science is about visualizing things that are difficult to see because these objects or events are too tiny, or too large, or take place somewhere that is difficult to see in its entirety. Video sometimes allows us to get into those spaces and "see" what is happening and how things work.
I am writing to tell you about some of the science video channels that I really like and subscribe to on YouTube. Maybe you know about these already? But on the off-chance you don't, what follows is a list of some of my favorites. I can easily imagine subscribing to some of these, or, in the case of the first one, bookmarking it to watch with your children.
Who knows...? You might even find them as fascinating as I do!
TheKidsShouldSeeThis. This compilation website is my all-time favorite. The magnificent folks here curate an ever-growing list of great, short videos from high-quality sources. Not only that, they often write a short explanatory text about the video and offer recommendations for further learning. High-quality stuff. Click on the link to find the Science section of curated videos. You may be prompted to sign up for the weekly email. I did. I enjoy the list of 5-7 videos they send each week.
BBC - Earth. This BBC site has many great playlists, including Earth - Unplugged, #BluePlanet, and Oceanscapes. As in all of the video channels listed here, the photography and explanations are terrific!
Deep Look. Description: "DEEP LOOK is a science video series that explores big science by going very, very small, from KQED and PBS Digital Studios. We use macro photography and microscopy in glorious 4K resolution, to see science up close ... really, really close." Here is a sample:
Minute Earth. Description: "Science and stories about our awesome planet!" Linked below is a sample video that helps us understand why we never see the other side of the moon. Fascinating stuff.
It's Okay to be Smart. Another great one from PBS studios. Here's the description: "Joe Hanson, Ph.D. is a curious group of atoms in a curious universe, and he's here to tell you how it all works." Hmmm... Some day that's what I'd like on my tombstone: "He was a curious group of atoms!"
Skunk Bear. National Public Radio puts this one out. Here's their description: "Skunk Bear is NPR's science youtube channel, exploring the secrets of the universe, the wonders of nature, and answering your science questions."
Do you have any favorites that you'd like to share in the comments? Feel free!
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