Process of Science

NEW! Curriculum Units combine videos and experiments into an organized curriculum.

The Process of Science

Video Title	Description	All terms
The Slow Race	A challenge that combines science, engineering, and creative thinking.	experiment, investigation, process science, critical thinking
Strange Flame, part 2	The answer to part 1.	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking
Scientific Thought and Creative Thinking, Part 1	A challenge in creative, scientific thinking.	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, testable, opinion-fact, scientific method, critical thinking, measurement
Scientific Thought and Creative Thinking, Part 2	Part two of Creative Thinking	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, testable, opinion-fact, scientific method, critical thinking, measurement
Scientific Thought and Creative Thinking, Part 3	Part three of the Creative Thinking series	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, testable, opinion-fact, scientific method, critical thinking, measurement
Nephoscope	Build a simple device for detecting cloud movement.	observation, process science, measurement
The Knuckle Trick	The answer to the Knuckle Trick challenge	experiment, investigation, process science, critical thinking, control, variables
Building a Rain Gauge	For such a simple device, rain gauges can tell us incredible things.	experiment, process science, critical thinking, measurement, variables
A Model of the Water Cycle	Make a scientific model of the water cycle.	process science, models
Science Friction	A simple friction challenge that might surprise you.	observation, process science, critical thinking
Calling a Woodpecker	A simple technique for attracting woodpeckers.	investigation, observation, process science
Science and the Haunted Pumpkin	Use simple chemistry to enhance a ghost story for Halloween	observation, process science, critical thinking
Igneous Sugar	Make rock candy to explore the difference between magma and lava.	process science, models
Sunglass Science: Birefringence	This time we will explore things that are usually invisible, revealing new things about the world around us.	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, variables
Water in a Glass, Part 3	The answer to Part 2, and a fun "science trick."	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking
Water in a Glass, Part 2	The answer to part 1, and a new challenge.	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking
Water in a Glass, part 1	What really keeps the water inside this inverted glass?	investigation, observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking
What is Science?	The definition of science is not nearly as simple as you might think.	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, science-nonscience, testable, opinion-fact, repetition, scientific method, critical thinking, measurement, control, variables
Laser Projection Microscope	Turn a $5 laser pointer into a projection microscope!	investigation, observation, process science, science fair
Paleo Cookies	Combine science and chocolate to learn about paleontology.	process science, models
Pick a String	Pull downwards on the string, and use science to cause it to break either above or below the book.	critical thinking
Strengthening the Dollar	How can you make a dollar bill stronger? With science!	process science, critical thinking
Coins Through a Hole	Put a coin through a hole that is smaller than the coin, without tearing the paper!	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking, measurement
Measuring Lightning	Use the Flash-Bang method to measure how far away the bolt was, and how long it was.	investigation, observation, process science, measurement, science fair
Selective Smelling	How long can you smell something before the scent vanishes?	science fair
Noisy String	Learn about sound while annoying.. I mean amusing your friends.	science fair
Planets and Pennies	Try this easy way to visualize how gravity differs from planet to planet.	models
Measuring in Feet	Instead of measuring with a ruler, try measuring with your foot.	process science, measurement, science fair
Bottle Tones, Part 2	The solution to the Bottle Tones video.	experiment, observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking, variables
Bottle Tones, part 1	How does mass relate to pitch?	experiment, observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking, variables
Candles in a Jar, Part 2	The answer to the last video's challenge.	observation, process science
Candles in a Jar	Which will go out first, the tall candle or the short one?	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking
The Science of Pizza	Is the cheese on a pizza really hotter than the crust?	observation, process science, critical thinking, measurement, science fair, variables
The Right Answer	Sometimes the right answer is not the only answer.	observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking, science fair
Half a Water Balloon	Why is half a water balloon different from a full one?	observation, process science, critical thinking
The Compass and Magnetic Fields	Use the compass you constructed in Video 149 to explore magnetic fields, from electric wires to your kitchen cabinets.	experiment, process science, science fair, variables
A Walk in the Park	You don't have to go on safari to see some amazing wild life.	observation, process science
Floating Cups	Help figure out the science behind this simple trick.	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, testable, opinion-fact, repetition, scientific method, critical thinking, measurement, control, variables
The Leyden Jar	Learn to construct a 25,000 volt Leyden Jar from materials found around the house. This dramatic, yet safe, demonstration is a	investigation, process science, critical thinking, science fair, variables
Observation	Careful observation plays a large role in science. How skilled are you at observation?	investigation, observation, process science, opinion-fact, critical thinking
Mirage	What is a mirage, and why do they happen?	observation, process science
Global Science	Use a globe of the Earth to learn about seasons, day and night, and the scale of the solar system.	scientific method, models
Cartesian Diver	Make a diver that will rise and fall at your command, if you know the science.	science fair
Light as Air	When we say that something is as light as air, what does that really mean?	process science, measurement
Strange Flame, part 1	Can you figure out why the flame moves backwards?	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking
Radioactive	What does it mean when we say that something is radioactive?	process science, opinion-fact, science fair
The Cloud Chamber	A cool way to see evidence of subatomic particles.	observation, process science
Illusions	Learn some of the science behind optical illusions.	observation, process science, opinion-fact, critical thinking
Mobius Space	Can an empty space have only one side?	observation, process science, critical thinking
Magic Coin	Use science to make a coin seem to magically rise from a matchbox.	observation, process science, critical thinking
A Color You Can't See	Use your cell phone to see a color you can't see	investigation, observation, process science, testable, critical thinking
A Watched Pot	Who would think that there could be so much science in a pot of boiling water?	observation, process science, critical thinking
Koffka Ring Illusion	An easy illusion to trick your brain.	observation, process science, variables
Making Craters	Make your own craters, and compare them with photos of the real thing.	observation, process science, models, science fair
Changing the Speed of Light	Can you really change the speed of light? Of course you can!	observation, process science, critical thinking
The Pool, the Boat, and the Anchor, part 2	The answer to video 111	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking, measurement, models
The Pool, the Boat, and the Anchor	Do you really understand why things float and sink?	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking, measurement, models
Two Coins	Instant science: An illusion to make two coins look like three.	observation, process science, opinion-fact, critical thinking
Osmosis	Explore a chemical process that keeps your cells going.	experiment, investigation, observation, process science, testable, variables
Wax and Wood, part 2	The answer to the challenge. Did you get it right?	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking
Wax and Wood, part 1	We start by putting wood and wax into water, and watching them separate. The challenge is to get them to change places.	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking
The Stroop Effect	How well does your brain work with two bits of information at the same time	investigation, process science, science fair, variables
Taking a Marshmallow Apart	Take a marshmallow apart to see what it is made of.	investigation, observation, process science
Stale Bread	Why does bread go stale so much faster than cake?	investigation, observation, process science, critical thinking
Scaring Pepper	Learn about surface tension on water while playing a fun trick on your friends.	investigation, observation, process science, opinion-fact, critical thinking
Why Wet Things Won't Burn	What is it about water that keeps things from burning?	process science, science fair
The Hottest Part of the Flame?	What is the hottest part of a flame? It may not be where you think it is.	experiment, process science, testable, scientific method, critical thinking, variables
Science Fair Panic, part 4	What if things go WRONG?!?!.	observation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking, control, science fair, variables
Science Fair Panic, part 3	This time we talk about controlling variables.	experiment, observation, process science, testable, opinion-fact, repetition, scientific method, control, science fair, variables
Science Fair Panic, part 2	This time we talk about research and forming a hypothesis.	experiment, process science, testable, repetition, scientific method, science fair
Science Fair Panic, part 1	Its time to start thinking about your Science Fair Project, but don't panic. Take a minute and set some goals.	experiment, process science, science fair
Chromatography	Can you tell which pen was used to write a message? Of course you can, if you know the science of chromatography.	experiment, process science, measurement, science fair
Testing for Tannic Acid	A fun but smelly test to find tannins in your food.	experiment, process science, testable, science fair
The Science of Balance	Understanding center of gravity and base can make it easier to balance.	observation, process science, science fair
Light Speed Chocolate	Use chocolate and your microwave oven to measure the speed of light.	experiment, process science, measurement, science fair
Microwave Chocolate	Combine science and chocolate to learn how a microwave oven works.	science fair
Air Space	How many cotton balls can you fit into a full glass of water?	observation, process science
Nature Watching	Are you a bird watcher or a bird spotter?	observation
Mystery of the Glassy Tube	How quickly can you figure it out?	process science, critical thinking
Mystery of the Golden Needles	Another Cabinet of Curiosities mystery.	process science, critical thinking
Identifying Minerals	Using simple tests such as luster, hardness, and cleavage/fracture, you can identify most common minerals.	process science, testable, measurement
Changing Colors, Part 2	A continuation of video 120. This time we will mix two clear liquids to form a white liquid. Then we mix that with the black l	process science, measurement
Changing Colors, Part 1	Can you mix two clear liquids to produce a black liquid? Of course you can!	observation, process science, measurement, variables
Hunting With an Umbrella	What strange creatures would you hunt with an umbrella?	investigation, observation, process science, science fair
Curves Illusion	Which of these curved pieces of paper is longer?	observation, process science, opinion-fact, critical thinking
Sorting Salt and Pepper	Can you mix salt and pepper and then sort them out again? Of course you can!	investigation, process science, scientific method, critical thinking
Blowing Out a Candle	It is amazing how much science is involved in the simple act of blowing out a candle.	process science, testable, scientific method, critical thinking
The Old Tablecloth Trick	Simple science behind a famous science trick.	process science, critical thinking, variables
Heating a Balloon	Can you really use a candle to heat water in a balloon without popping it?	critical thinking