Science Fundamentals
Learning the rules is a fundamental part of playing a game. The same is true of understanding science. We need to know the basics of how things operate to begin to understand the world around us. From simple machines to states of matter, science fundamentals give us a good understanding upon which we can build. Start with the basics. Start with Science Fundamentals.
States of Matter: What’s the State of Things?
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Special | 4m 22s | What are the states of matter? (4m 22s)
States of Matter: Rethinking Chips
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Special | 5m 27s | How do scientists use the states of matter to create new inventions? (5m 27s)
Force and Motion: Force Makes the World Move
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Special | 4m 7s | Find out more about Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of force and motion at the amusement park, Silverwood. (4m 7s)
Force and Motion: Force and Motion Rule!
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Special | 6m 10s | Scientists need to understand the laws of Force and Motion to travel in space. Why? (6m 10s)
Light and Color: Hidden in Plain Light
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Special | 4m 39s | Color is determined by a wavelength, your eyes, and your brain. (4m 39s)
Light and Color: Use Color to Pop a Balloon
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Special | 4m 15s | Can you use a laser to pop some balloons and not others? (4m 15s)
Chemistry: It Starts with Atoms
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Special | 3m 54s | Chemistry starts with atoms. (3m 54s)
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Special | 6m 10s | Is black ink really black? (6m 10s)
Chemistry: Do Try This at Home
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Special | 7m 16s | Learn how to test items at home to see if they are a base or an acid. (7m 16s)
Measure: The Metric System Explained
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Special | 5m 6s | What is a meter? (5m 6s)
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Special | 6m 42s | How and why do we measure? (6m 42s)
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Special | 4m 55s | Find out more about this force of nature. (4m 55s)
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Special | 4m 34s | Magnets play an important role in making electricity. (4m 34s)
Inventions: Need a Light? Try Science.
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Special | 5m 5s | What is the Scientific Method? (5m 5s)
Inventions: Goldfish® or M&Ms ® ?
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Special | 5m 45s | How do you find the perfect cupcake topping? (5m 45s)
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Special | 5m 46s | What does sound mean to someone who is deaf? (5m 46s)
Kingdoms of Life: Kingdoms of Life explained, sort of
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Special | 6m 15s | What is a kingdom of life? (6m 15s)
Kingdoms of Life: Sophie Gilbert: Wildlife Biologist
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Special | 4m 53s | What does a wildlife biologist do? (4m 53s)
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Special | 4m 29s | Find out more about what keeps us down to earth. (4m 29s)
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Special | 4m 27s | Four fundamental forces, what? (4m 27s)
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Special | 6m 41s | Learn more about compounds. (6m 41s)
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Special | 4m 5s | Learn more about the science of chemistry. (4m 5s)
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Special | 28m 48s | Find out more about the basics of chemistry. (28m 48s)
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Special | 28m 47s | Why do things fall? It’s about force and motion. Find out more in this Science Trek short. (28m 47s)
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Special | 28m 48s | If something has weight and takes up space, it has matter. Learn more on Science Trek. (28m 48s)
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Special | 28m 49s | Find out how simple machines makes work easier on this Science Trek. (28m 49s)
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Special | 28m 47s | Light is the most important form of energy on earth. Find out more about light and color. (28m 47s)
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Special | 28m 49s | How does electricity work? Find out here. (28m 49s)
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Special | 28m 49s | Gravity is the force of action between two objects, Find out about the force of gravity. (28m 49s)
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Special | 28m 46s | Try a simple experiment. (28m 46s)
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