YouTube Resources
YouTube Channel : Domain of Science
Have you ever been in class, you've begun a new unit, and it seems completely different from the previous? So you ask yourself, how is this connected to what I just learned in the previous unit? Well, that is a great question to ask! Or maybe you have heard of Quantum Physics, but you don't really understand why that is different from ... just ... well ... Physics? If this sounds like you, the Domain of Science channel may be a fantastic resource for you! There, you will find great concept maps videos that are 10-20 mins each. These are a great introduction to a new topic, and will help you gain a broader picture of the topics and subtopics that belong to an academic field. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the Domain of Science channel.
YouTube Playlist : 5 Levels
The best educators not only understand their area of expertise, they also know how to communicate that expertise to any audience, at varying levels of depth. Some may say that you don't have a full understanding of a concept unless you can explain it in a way that is comprehensible to anyone, that could mean a 5-year old just picking up a pencil for the first time, or a PhD student who has devoted years to their learning. Wired's 5 Levels playlist is a great example of this very idea. There, you will find videos where a subject matter expert explains a complex topic in five levels of difficulty, ranging from the simple explanation fit for a Child, to the detailed level of an Expert. These videos will help you understand that a concept can be understood to varying degrees of depth, and that you can always go deeper within a topic. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the Wired - 5 Levels playlist.
YouTube Channel : OverSimplified
​Want your history lessons to be simplified? Craving a quick synopsis of some of history's most crucial moments? Do you have 10-20 minutes to spend brushing up on 10-20 years of history? OverSimplified is just the place for you! There, you will find animated shorts of major moments in history. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the OverSimplified channel.
YouTube Channel : GeoHistory
If you have ever wished you could visualize history unfolding on a map, or been curious to understand more about NATO, or wanted to heighten your knowledge of colonization, then GeoHistory has your back! There, you will find animated shorts unfolding on a map, depicting long-term developments of important historical events. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the GeoHistory channel.
YouTube Channel : Data Is Beautiful
We live in a world that is inundated with data. Anything can be tracked and analyzed as data. Finding ways to beautifully communicate the meaning behind that data can be so incredibly rewarding. It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, well, if that's the case then an interactive graph may be worth millions. Data Is Beautiful is a channel that agrees with this sentiment. There, you will find intense amounts of data analyzed and represented in just a few minutes. It is fun watching the bars compete against one another as time passes. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the Data Is Beautiful channel.
YouTube Channel : Real Engineering
​The world is undergoing an evolution in engineering - as technology becomes more advanced, what we can build and imagine has grown too. Videos can do a great job of explaining some complex engineering projects in a way that is more digestible. Real Engineering is self described as offering "interesting answers to simple questions". A fantastic channel to scratch that creative design itch you may be feeling, and to inspire you to look for interesting answers in your life. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the Real Engineering channel.
YouTube Channel : minutephysics
Have 5 minutes to kill while waiting for the bus, laying in bed first thing in the morning, while the kettle boils? If so, consider giving minutephysics a view! Super quick videos of interesting topics make for a great way to spend a few minutes. A fantastic channel! Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the minutephysics channel.
YouTube Channel : StarTalk
Neil DeGrasse Tyson is a marvelous scientific communicator, and a great educator. His channel StarTalk has so many great playlists. From short 10 minute explanation videos, to hour long podcasts, there is always something new and exciting that NDT is eager to discuss with his iconic enthusiasm and humour. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the StarTalk channel.
YouTube Channel : 3Blue1Brown
This channel was created by Grant Sanderson, and features some combination of math and entertainment, depending on your disposition. The goal is for explanations to be driven by animations and for difficult problems to be made simple with changes in perspective. The videos are incredible, and they can really help you get a grasp on some challenging concepts and topics in mathematics. They are usually 15 minutes, and you may want to take some notes as you watch! For more information, other projects, FAQs, and inquiries see their website: https://www.3blue1brown.com. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the 3Blue1Brown channel.
YouTube Channel : Kurzgesagt
Thoughtful videos about philosophy and science interest you? This channel may just be the spot for you to spend an hour! Per their channel's 'About' section, the channel was created by "a team of illustrators, animators, number crunchers and one dog who aim to spark curiosity about science and the world we live in. [Our] animation videos explain things with optimistic nihilism since 12,013. To us nothing is boring if you tell a good story." They even have a refreshingly honest video questioning their own credibility, and if you can (or should) trust their videos. They encourage thoughtful questioning, and critical thinking. Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the Kurzgesagt channel.
YouTube Channel : AsapSCIENCE
Simply put, "Making science make sense". Mitchell and Gregory bring science to your laptop through engaging and thought provoking videos. Some of their most popular content is their review songs, where they put a fun spin on science topics by incorporating their musical talents. Their video content spans a broad range, from songs, to explorations, to podcasts. If you have ever dreaded memorizing the Periodic Table of Elements, or want to add some excitement to your learning, these fellas may just be the channel for you! Shown below are a few of my personal favourites. Click the YouTube logo above to navigate to the AsapSCIENCE channel.