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BrainStuff Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on the HowStuffWorks team to explore - and explain - the everyday science in the world around us on BrainStuff.

While their regular service requires membership, the website brightstorm.com provides a free trial and hundreds of free videos.  The YouTube BrightStorm network provides even more videos with complete lessons.  

Crash Course team has produced more than 32 courses on a wide variety of subjects, including organic chemistry, literature, world history, biology, philosophy, theater, ecology, and many more! 

How Stuff Works is an award-winning source of unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works. 

Ingredients has us joining MIT-trained chemist and science educator George Zaidan as he tries to recreate everyday household products like toothpaste, lipstick, or shaving cream using only natural ingredients… and no recipe! He’ll have to decode long lists of intimidating chemical names, figure out what they all do, try and find natural substitutes, and then cook up the do-it-yourself versions in his chemistry lab (kitchen). While George may or may not succeed, we'll all learn something new and surprising about the products we take for granted every day. 

The Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access provides leadership in education at the Smithsonian and produces a variety of programs, services, and resources for the education and museum communities. 

TED-Ed’s commitment to creating lessons worth sharing is an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas. Within TED-Ed’s growing library of TED-Ed animations, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed website (ed.ted.com). 

Documentary Channel History Channel provides free access to much of it's programming.  

Documentary Network explores the world beyond headlines. Watch amazing videos and get new insights and ideas. 

Internet Movie Archive The Internet Archive, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Like a paper library, we provide free access to researchers, historians, scholars, the print disabled, and the general public. Our mission is to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge.

Open Culture: Documentaries Online  Watch over 200 free documentaries online. The documentaries cover everything from music and cinema, to literature, religion, politics and physics. They’re thought-provoking, eye-opening, and enlightening.  

The History of English in Ten Minutes by Open Learn University  Where did the phrase 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' come from? And when did scientists finally get round to naming sexual body parts? Voiced by Clive Anderson, this entertaining romp through 'The History of English' squeezes 1600 years of history into 10 one-minute bites, uncovering the sources of English words and phrases from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to America and the Internet.  

Library of Congress  "The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. The Library preserves and provides access to a rich, diverse and enduring source of knowledge to inform, inspire and engage you in your intellectual and creative endeavors".  Carla Hayden 

The Writer's Workshop by Ted-Ed Short 6 minute or less lessons that spotlight different aspects of writing. 

Mysteries of Vernacular by Ted-Ed Two minute clips that explain the reason words mean what they do and how that meaning can evolve with usage over time. 

Shakespeare for Kids by British Council Who is Shakespeare and why should we study his works?  Videos animated for children showcasing some of The Bard's most famous works.  

Math InRealLife is a playlist that started out with just a couple dozen lessons has now grown to include 82 lessons.  The 'real life' context in these lessons helps students. 

The Khan Academy channel embeds math courses and video tutorials covering a large spectrum of math concepts. 

Krista King 'recorded tons of videos and written out cheat-sheet style notes and formula sheets to help every math student -- from basic middle school classes to advanced college calculus -- figure out what's going on, understand the important concepts, and pass their classes, once and for all.'

MashUp Math, a mathematics education YouTube channel run by young teachers on a mission to meet the unique needs of students with a visual learning preference. 

PatrickJMT: making FREE and hopefully useful math videos for the world!

Professor Leonard's channel is dedicated to quality mathematics education.  It is absolutely FREE so enjoy!  Videos are organized in playlists and are course specific. 

Planet Nutshell  Offering Math Shorts on individual topics.  Content was produced in collaboration with Kentucky Educational Television, Utah Education Network, and WGBH Boston 

MathHelp.com A collection of math lectures produced for private tutoring sessions.  Lectures cover middle school to SAT questions to post graduate work on the GRE.  Presenters vary so viewers can pick their favorite teacher to use. 

MathTV.com  Provides 10,000 free math videos.  The math videos cover topics from Basic Math through Calculus.

Awesome Nature by Ted-Ed Explore questions about biology, the animal kingdom and more in this collection of videos about the world we live in and how it works. 

The FUSE School  At FuseSchool, we took secondary school science and maths curriculums, and broke them down into small bite-size chunks of learning. We have covered concepts that are learnt in schools around the world by students aged 13-16 y/o GCSE (and equivalent).  Log in via their FUSE website also. 

Into the Outdoors   Part science lesson and part adventure, Into the Outdoors uncovers the stories behind sensible solutions to creating a better planet while the kid hosts have some fun along the way whether they are participating in shooting sports, angling or exploring nature, science or agriculture. 

It's Okay to Be Smart  Join Joe Hanson, Ph.D. who is a curious group of atoms in a very curious universe.  Join me as I explore curiosity and illuminate the science behind ... well, everything. 

Jefferson Lab is a Department of Energy facility for exploring the nature of matter.  On their JL YouTube Channel See experiments using liquid nitrogen, learn a new physics term or two, watch full length science tectures, and discover experiments that you can do at home!  Don't forget to check out their Education JLab website for more science tutorials and experiments. 

Life Noggin  What if all the cats suddenly disappeared?  What if the Earth had dozens of moons?  Join our host Blocko as he thinks his way through the internet's most entertaining hypotheticals.  

MinutePhysics  Quick insightful looks into physics through videos.  Explore gravity, dark matter or why not everyday is 24 hours exactly. 

US Space Agency NASA has excellent resources online to support STEM learning.  And their NASA Channel offers unique glimpses into the vastness of the cosmos.  

National Geogrpahic  Explore the natural world via videos, magazine articles, award winning photography and concise educational units.  You can select your preference using the MENU option.  Remember, NatGeo Kids is free in your GALE group library databases found in the ClassLink apps. 

NOVA Labs NOVA Labs is a free digital platform that engages teens and lifelong learners in games and interactives that foster authentic scientific exploration. From predicting solar storms and constructing renewable energy systems to tracking cloud movement and designing RNA molecules, NOVA Labs participants can conduct investigations by visualizing, analyzing, and sharing the same data that scientists use.   

Periodic Videos Your ultimate channel for all things chemistry. A video about each element on the periodic table. And we upload new videos every week about science news, interesting molecules and other stuff from the world of chemistry.  Don't forget the Periodic Videos website from the University of Nottingham

The Science Channel  Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world.  Don't forget the Discovery Education App in your Classlink!

Science of NFL Football A 10 part series created by NBC Learn and the National Science Foundation and the NFL to  explore the science behind America's most beloved sport. 

Superhero Science   What if superhero powers were real?  How would they work and can we obtain any for ourselves without a lab safety issue? Also check out this lecture from Dr. Barry Fitzgerald on whether we'll evolve powers as we mutate.  Or get Bill Nye's perspective.  

Sick Science Created in 2005 by Steve Spangler, SICK Science is a collection of easy science experiments you can do at home. You'll find 250 videos in this collection. 

Naked Science      YouTube channel to learn and discover with Naked Science, the channel dedicated to bringing you the world of science and technology.  Explore unseen wonders and mysteries, from the edge of the universe to the possibility of alien life, travel through the insides of the human body to the centre of the earth.

National Air and Space Museum and National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center  The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival materials. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year, making it the most visited museum in the country. It also is home to the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies.

Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History  Our mission is to promote understanding of the natural world and our place in it. The museum’s collections tell the history of the planet and are a record of human interaction with the environment and one another. 

US Geological Services   We provide science about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods; the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on; the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change. Our scientists develop new methods and tools to supply timely, relevant, and useful information about the Earth and its processes.

Alternate History Hub  An entire channel dedicated to the "What If?".  Using knowledge of geography, population and other historical facts, I predict what could have happened had things gone differently in history.  

America 101  At America 101, we believe finding solutions to our 21st century challenges requires getting back to basics. What are American values? What sets us apart from the rest of the world? What makes us exceptional?

America 101  The History Center’s America 101 initiative empowers citizens to know and act on the promise of the country’s founders, enabling people today to write the next chapter of our democracy.   

Mr Betts Class  Betts provides education and humor on all topics social studies related.  An official YT EDU Channel, I'm dedicated to high quality, high energy and highly educational content.  

CSPAN Classroom   C-SPAN Classroom is a free membership service for social studies teachers. Our mission is to enhance the teaching of social studies through C-SPAN's primary source programming and websites. 

Geography Now  Welcome to Geography Now!  This is the first and only YT Channel that actively attempts to cover profiles on every single country of the world.  We are going to do them alphabetically, so be patient if you are waiting for one that's down the road.  

Hip Hughes History  A series of upbeat, personable and educational lectures designed for students and lifelong learners.  Videos primarily focus on US History and Politics, but span across World History and general interest. 

History TV  The HISTORY Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. I like their 'This Day in History' feature.  Check it out!

National Park Service  Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year.  Taking care of the national parks and helping Americans take care of their communities is a job we love, and we need—and welcome—your help and support.

That Was History  The destination for historical content delivered in a fun, informative, educational manner.  If you enjoy daily history facts, current events, politics, and topic comparison then this is the channel for you.  

US Holocaust Memorial Museum   A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. 

Asian Pacific American Center   Asian Pacific America is the story of a vibrant, diverse, and resilient set of communities that have been part of the American experience for more than two hundred years. It is the story of two continents and a constellation of islands joined by the migration, exchange, and competition of people and ideas. Yet, across museums and galleries in the nation’s capital and around the country, we find only fragments of America’s rich Asian Pacific heritage.

National Museum of the American Indian   A diverse and multifaceted cultural and educational enterprise, the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is an active and visible component of the Smithsonian. The NMAI cares for one of the world's most expansive collections of Native artifacts, including objects, photographs, archives, and media covering the entire Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego.  Check out the National Museum of the American Indian George Gustav Heye Center.  

Smithsonian Institute Art Galleries  Including:  American Art Museum,  the Freer Gallery and Arthur M Sackler Gallery focusing on Asian Art, the National Portrait Gallery, the Hirshhorn Museum of Contemporary Art, 

The Naked Scientists   Based at Cambridge University's Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), the Naked Scientists are a team of scientists, doctors and communicators whose passion is to help the general public to understand and engage with the worlds of science, technology and medicine.

National Museum of Health and Medicine    To preserve, inspire, and inform the history, research, and advancement of military and civilian medicine through world-class collections, digital technology, and public engagement

The Curious Engineer gave this interview in 2016 to share with others why he choose this career.  His youtube channel is here. 

Learn Engineering with edX  Every individual has the potential to create change, whether in their life, their community, or the world. The transformative power of education is what unlocks that potential. . . By opening the classroom through online learning, edX empowers millions of learners to unlock their potential and become changemakers.  

At Lesics, we aim to provide quality engineering education. Our videos are designed to clear misconceptions, create a passion for engineering and explain complicated technologies in a simple way.