Educational resources for self-learners
Exploratorium
A hands-on museum dedicated to the science of perception, with exhibits that encourage exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking.
What is Science? - Educational Video for Kids
Steve defines science as a way of thinking to ask good questions about the natural world and get truthful answers using evidence and natural processes. It emphasizes science's value in understanding reality objectively, its limitations (e.g., tentative knowledge), and why it matters to everyone.
Einführung in die Programmierung mit Scratch | Leitfaden für Anfänger zur Scratch-Programmierung
Welcome to our beginner's guide to programming with Scratch! In this video, we'll walk you through the basics of Scratch, a popular programming software for learning to code. You'll learn how to use the Scratch dashboard, work with sprites, and use code blocks to create your own interactive projects.
Sid the Science Kid FULL EPISODE | The Perfect Pancake | PBS KIDS
In this episode, Sid investigates why pancakes cook perfectly by experimenting with heat, batter, and cooking methods, demonstrating the scientific method steps like questioning, predicting, and testing. It's a fun, accessible way to learn about cause and effect and basic scientific inquiry.
Steps of the Scientific Method
A clear, step-by-step guide to understanding and applying the scientific method, perfect for guiding group investigations.
What is Computational Thinking?
An introductory video explaining computational thinking, a foundational concept for computer programming. This video is part of a larger series on programming basics.
How Do Light and Water Affect Plant Growth?
This project guides you through investigating how different amounts of light and water affect how well plants grow. You'll learn to set up a controlled experiment, collect data, and analyze your results to understand plant biology and the scientific method.
Introduction to Computational Thinking with Scratch
A beginner-friendly project on Scratch that introduces computational thinking concepts through interactive block coding.
The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
Carl Sagan's classic work explores the nature of science, the scientific method, and the importance of skepticism in distinguishing science from pseudoscience. It's a powerful argument for critical thinking and rationalism, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
CS50 2019 - Lecture 0 - Computational Thinking, Scratch
This lecture from Harvard's CS50 covers the fundamentals of computational thinking and introduces Scratch, a block-based programming environment. It includes live demonstrations of key concepts like loops, variables, and events, making it highly interactive and problem-solving oriented for beginners.
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