The purpose of this video lesson is to expand the student's knowledge …
The purpose of this video lesson is to expand the student's knowledge about enzymes by introducing the antioxidant enzymes that are intimately involved in the prevention of cellular damage and eventual slowing of the aging process and prevention of several diseases. [21:37]
Through a video lecture, students discover the visual side of the important …
Through a video lecture, students discover the visual side of the important applications of mathematics in practical life. More specifically, they will understand the relationship of mathematics and decoration or art.
An MIT mathematics professor examines the probability of a random triangle being …
An MIT mathematics professor examines the probability of a random triangle being either obtuse or acute in a video [32:44] on geometrical probability. Video is accompanied by a teacher's guide, transcript, and several links on linear algebra, geometry, and probability.
The purpose of this learning video is to show students how to …
The purpose of this learning video is to show students how to think more freely about math and science problems. This video explores techniques for making quick, back-of-the-envelope approximations that are not only surprisingly accurate, but are also illuminating for building intuition in understanding science. [35:22]
The aim of this video is to introduce high school students to …
The aim of this video is to introduce high school students to the engineering concept of road construction and to the reasons why problems might arise in road construction. Presentation of this concept is made more accessible to students by comparing road construction to the art of baking a layer cake. This simple comparison can serve to emphasize how important it is to follow proper procedures and to use proper materials for successful road construction. [21:46]
This learning video continues the theme of an early BLOSSOMS lesson, Flaws …
This learning video continues the theme of an early BLOSSOMS lesson, Flaws of Averages, using new example- including how all the children from Lake Wobegon can be above average, as well as the Friendship Paradox. The objective of this module, is to simply point out a few pitfalls that could arise if one is not attentive to details when calculating and interpreting averages. [22:41]
This learning video introduces high school students to a topic they would …
This learning video introduces high school students to a topic they would not ordinarily study in school, biotechnology, and to different applications of biotechnology that relate to the main theme of the module - making the desert greener. [21:18]
The purpose of this lesson is to teach students about blood and …
The purpose of this lesson is to teach students about blood and its components while instilling an appreciation of its importance for survival. The lesson takes a step-by-step approach to determining the "recipe" for blood while introducing students to important laboratory techniques like centrifugation and microscopy, as well as some diseases of cell types found in blood. [35:52]
An MIT engineering professor leads teachers and students through an activity in …
An MIT engineering professor leads teachers and students through an activity in triangle formation and probability that requires a meter stick and other basic classroom materials. This video [33:08] is accompanied by a teacher's guide, transcript, and several links with further information on the "broken stick problem," probability, geometry, and applications of mathematics.
This learning video uses a simple analog setup to explore why earthquakes …
This learning video uses a simple analog setup to explore why earthquakes are so unpredictable. The setup is simple enough that students should be able to assemble and operate it on their own with a teacher's supervision. [22:48]
Investigate plant pollen dispersal methods through a forensic science investigation. In addition, …
Investigate plant pollen dispersal methods through a forensic science investigation. In addition, students learn to communicate their investigation results to non-scientific audiences. [28:01]
This video lesson aims to motivate students about chemistry and to raise …
This video lesson aims to motivate students about chemistry and to raise their awareness about how chemistry helps in solving certain environmental problems. In this lesson, the air pollution problem created by cars and other vehicles is presented. The lesson will highlight causes of this problem, harmful products from it and possible solutions. [24:17]
The topic of this video module is how to classify animals based …
The topic of this video module is how to classify animals based on how closely related they are. The main learning objective is that students will learn how to make phylogenetic trees based on both physical characteristics and on DNA sequence. Students will also learn why the objective and quantitative nature of DNA sequencing is preferable when it come to classifying animals based on how closely related they are. [55:08]
The aim of this video lesson is to teach students about the …
The aim of this video lesson is to teach students about the different topologies of computer networks and how they function. The approach that is used is highly correlated with common knowledge about weddings and the local Malay culture associated with weddings. [19:04]
This lesson presents interesting and challenging problems in Graph Theory, supporting the …
This lesson presents interesting and challenging problems in Graph Theory, supporting the skills that students learned at school and stimulating their critical thinking. The topics will include: basic properties of graphs; complete graphs and complete bipartite graphs; planar and plane graphs; and Euler's formula - the four-color theorem. [33:55] (English Subtitles)
Students investigate the relationship between proteins and amino acids digested in the …
Students investigate the relationship between proteins and amino acids digested in the small intestine while examining overall cell structure and function.
This video aims to explain counting systems (Decimal, Binary, and Hexadecimal). Students …
This video aims to explain counting systems (Decimal, Binary, and Hexadecimal). Students will get to know how to convert numbers between these systems. Also, students will learn how to do some byte and bit level operations. They will use a Visual Basic application that changes colors through logical operation on numbers. [30:02] (English Subtitles)
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