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Science Skills


Of Mice and Monkeys: Ethical Issues in Animal Research

Of Mice and Monkeys: Ethical Issues in Animal Research

Psychological research is governed by a strict code of ethics covering things like obtaining participants' consent; protecting them from possible harm; and allowing them to withdraw from the research. But there are some 'participants' who can't...Show More
Giant Leaps Forward

Giant Leaps Forward

Exploring Space

The next few decades will be a busy time for space exploration and research and there are still many mysteries of the universe to investigate. This video looks at the future of the universe and human space exploration, looking at the continued...Show More
One Small Step

One Small Step

Exploring Space

Despite the many dangers of space travel, something keeps us going back to the vast and exciting unknown beyond our planet. This video takes viewers through the history of humans in space, covering the 20th century ‘space race’, the dangers...Show More
Measuring the Universe

Measuring the Universe

Exploring Space

Space is big and it has taken centuries of work by physicists, engineers, meteorologists and astronauts to allow us to begin to measure the universe properly. This video takes viewers through the history of humans observing distant stars and...Show More
Astronomy and Cosmology

Astronomy and Cosmology

Exploring Space

Over thousands of years, humans have developed our understanding of the stars and planets through the twin sciences of astronomy and cosmology. This video takes viewers through the history of humans studying the skies, exploring the links between...Show More
Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Shedding Light on Electricity

In "Electrical Safety", we first look at the dangers of electric shocks by actually demonstrating an electric shock. We then look at the safety features built into our homes and electrical devices that keep us safe from electric shocks.
Galileo's Gift

Galileo's Gift

Ideas Roadshow

Nobel Laureate David Politzer describes Galileo’s vital lesson of obtaining knowledge by working with related similar but knowingly inappropriate models that can point towards a deeper understanding.
Presenting Science

Presenting Science

How Scientists Work

After all the work of conducting an investigation, a scientist’s role is not over yet. Essential viewing before concluding their own STEM investigation, this programme introduces students to the many benefits and ways of communicating their...Show More
Choosing What to Investigate

Choosing What to Investigate

How Scientists Work

Exploring the broad issue of urban light pollution through the work of four dedicated researchers, this programme reveals how and why each scientist chose their niche and turned it into a measurable research question. Middle and Senior-secondary...Show More
Considering the Evidence

Considering the Evidence

How Scientists Work

Even the most well planned experiment means little if the evidence collected isn’t properly analysed. Following the progress of four scientists researching the problem of urban light pollution from four different angles, middle and senior...Show More
Collecting the Evidence

Collecting the Evidence

How Scientists Work

Experiments come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have special considerations and constraints that need to be meticulously planned for before any field or lab work can begin. Ideal viewing before undertaking their own STEM investigation,...Show More
Why? The Development of Scientific Theories

Why? The Development of Scientific Theories

How Do Scientists Know...

This video explores the development of scientific theories over time using one of the biggest scientific questions of all time as an example: how did our universe begin? From the static model, to red shift, the cosmological constant, the Steady...Show More
How? The Acceptance of Scientific Laws

How? The Acceptance of Scientific Laws

How Do Scientists Know...

Through an examination of Steno’s Law of Superposition, this video explains the importance of empirical data collection for gathering evidence in support of scientific laws. With the simple and entertaining analogy of pants in a laundry basket,...Show More
The Difference Between Theories and Laws

The Difference Between Theories and Laws

How Do Scientists Know...

The difference between a scientific theory, law and hypothesis can be easily misunderstood by students. This video aims to provide each of these terms with sturdy definitions, supported by a humorous and unlikely example that will be both...Show More
Becoming a Physicist

Becoming a Physicist

Ideas Roadshow

Nine leading physicists describe fascinating aspects of their personal trajectories of how they became the professional scientists that they are today at prestigious institutions around the world. Featured are: Joanna Haigh (Imperial College),...Show More
Changing Cultural Values

Changing Cultural Values

Ideas Roadshow

Andrew Hoffman, Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, discusses how to get people to start being more environmentally sensitive.
What Is Separation?

What Is Separation?

BBC Bitesize: Science

Mixtures can be separated by methods like sieving, filtering and evaporating.
Using a pH Meter

Using a pH Meter

Lab Skills

A pH meter is used to measure the pH of a solution and is a delicate instrument. This clip introduces students to using a pH meter to check the pH of an acid or base.
Using a Microscope

Using a Microscope

Lab Skills

Biology students need to be familiar with how to use a scalpel safely and a microscope correctly. This clip demonstrates how to move about while holding a scalpel, how to use a microscope and how to prepare a dry mount microscope slide.
Titration

Titration

Lab Skills

Volumetric analysis is an important technique used in quantitative testing, which takes some practice to perfect. This clip demonstrates how to set up and perform a titration using a simple acid-base reaction.
Testing for Gases

Testing for Gases

Lab Skills

Without knowing the equation for a reaction, there are simple tests a student can perform to identify the gas produced. This clip demonstrates the tests used to identify hydrogen gas, oxygen gas and carbon dioxide gas.
Taking Measurements

Taking Measurements

Lab Skills

In a science lab, it's important to know how to take accurate measurements. This clip demonstrates how to: measure temperature using a thermometer, use an analytical balance, and measure the volume of a liquid using a measuring cylinder, taking...Show More
Spring Balance, Ticker Timer, Hodson Light Box

Spring Balance, Ticker Timer, Hodson Light Box

Lab Skills

All physics students will encounter the spring balance, ticker timer and Hodson light box. This clip introduces these three simple instruments and demonstrates basic skills for measuring force, speed, reflection and refraction.
Separation Techniques

Separation Techniques

Lab Skills

Separating mixtures is an important skill. This clip looks at how to: fan-fold filter paper; separate a mixture of iron filings, sand and sodium chloride; recover a dissolved salt like sodium chloride; and perform suction filtration.
Fire Safety Equipment

Fire Safety Equipment

Lab Skills

When emergencies occur, students need to be prepared. This clip demonstrates how to use a fire blanket, a fire extinguisher and a sand bucket so that students are prepared for a fire in the science lab.