Cool Science Videos for Kids

"Science Safari" in South Australia!

Science helps us understand the world around us, and Australia is such an awesome place to explore! Follow Simon on his trip to Innes National Park in South Australia and see all the cool things he discovers there.

Axolotls - Animal Fact Files

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover a salamander on the brink of extinction.

Blobfish - Animal Fact Files

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover the ugliest animal on earth.

Caecilians - Animal Fact Files

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover some amphibians who look a little like snakes and worms.

Cell Transport - The Amoeba Sisters

Explore the types of passive and active cell transport with the Amoeba Sisters.

Earthworms - Animal Fact Files

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover the earthworm!

Enzymes - The Amoeba Sisters

The Amoeba Sisters explain enzymes and how they interact with their substrates. Vocabulary covered includes active site, induced fit, coenzyme, and cofactor. Also the importance of ideal pH and temperatures for enzymes are discussed.

How to Grow Bacteria

Learn how to grow a culture of bacteria in a petri dish.

Katydids - Animal Facts Files

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover a leaf-like bug you might be more familiar with than you think.

Kiwis - Animal Fact Files

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover a little bird who lays some massive eggs! Note: at 0:40, the narrator mentions that New Zealand has no native mammals--but there are actually a few native species of bats and marine mammals!

Meiosis - The Amoeba Sisters

Join the Amoeba Sisters as they explore the meiosis stages with vocabulary including chromosomes, centromeres, centrioles, spindle fibers, and crossing over.

Mitosis - The Amoeba Sisters

The Amoeba Sisters walk you through the reason for mitosis with mnemonics for prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Ocelots - Animal Fact Files

Ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) are wild cats native to Central and South America who may also appear on rare occasion in the southern most parts of North America, though in the past their range extended further into the United States. Ocelots belong the Felinae family of cats. They can't roar and are