This video playlist brings together 10 fascinating clips from the BBC’s Got Science? series, where everyday questions lead to surprising scientific discoveries. Students explore what’s really happening in the body and brain — from what your brain is doing during sleep paralysis to what it truly means to be “left-brained” or “right-brained.” They’ll investigate what happens when the body becomes dehydrated, how cold temperatures and high altitudes affect how we function, and the unexpected ways our bodies trick us every single day. Packed with “What! Really?” moments, this weird-but-wonderful playlist helps learners connect real science to daily life in unforgettable ways. Get ready to see the familiar become fascinating.
Get ready for a speedy adventure! This BBC Learning Hub playlist, packed with clips from Grace’s Amazing Machines, takes students on a high-octane journey through land, sea, and sky. From gyrocopters and tugboats to superbikes and supercars, each video introduces a powerful machine — and the science that makes it move.
Perfect for teaching concepts like forces and motion, energy, friction, and transportation technology, these clips are a fun, fast-paced way to explore how things go, glide, float, and fly. Each video comes with discussion questions, hands-on activities, and more to help kids think, tinker, and learn like real engineers. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride!
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In The Gravity-Defying Design of the Caracal Cat, narrator Suranne Jones looks at the perfect design of the caracal, a wild cat, that allows it to leap upwards, defying gravity and catching birds in flight. Even more amazing is how the cat uses its flexible spine to twist its body two different ways so that it can push off itself and land on its feet no matter what. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Life in the Air, a documentary about animals that take to the sky.
The article "Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Birth of Aviation" from BBC's HistoryExtra tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first successful human flight on December 17, 1903. Despite its short distance, their powered and controlled flight marked the beginning of modern aviation.
The article "Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the Sky" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful story of determination. It explores how Bessie Coleman, born into poverty and facing racial and gender discrimination, traveled to France to earn her pilot’s license and became a celebrated stunt pilot. Her mission: to inspire others of color to take flight and dream big.
The article "Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight: The Mystery of the Missing Aviator" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a gripping look at Earhart’s adventurous life and her mysterious disappearance.
The article "Hummingbirds: Tiny Birds With Big Abilities" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is a detailed guide to the world of hummingbirds. It explores their unique flight skills, diet, habitats, and how their fast metabolism drives their daily routines. With over 350 species, these birds face threats from predators and habitat loss, but they continue to amaze scientists and birdwatchers alike.
In A Pedal Power Test, Jem is building a small plane powered by pedaling, but he needs to generate 350 watts to get it off the ground. After testing with Dr. Brickley, he discovers he can only produce 275 watts. The doctor believes with some training, Jem can increase his wattage and make his flying dream possible! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory, a series that delves into the ways science impacts our lives and shapes the world we experience every day.
In Hatzegopteryx, Monster of the Skies, naturalist Steve Backshall investigates the largest creature to ever take flight! Plus, see how this dinosaur compares with a real flying object in the skies today. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Aerial Sinornithosaurus, naturalist Steve Backshall introduces this dinosaur that could take flight! Learn how it hunted along with how scientists were able to decipher the smallest details about this animal, down to the color of its feathers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Go Jetters Go Gliding in Argentina, the Go Jetters crew learns how gliders that don’t have engines are able to fly. They ride thermals that are created on sunny days. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how thermals are created, including how cumulus clouds help create the perfect conditions for gliding. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
This video playlist brings together 10 fascinating clips from the BBC’s Got Science? series, where everyday questions lead to surprising scientific discoveries. Students explore what’s really happening in the body and brain — from what your brain is doing during sleep paralysis to what it truly means to be “left-brained” or “right-brained.” They’ll investigate what happens when the body becomes dehydrated, how cold temperatures and high altitudes affect how we function, and the unexpected ways our bodies trick us every single day. Packed with “What! Really?” moments, this weird-but-wonderful playlist helps learners connect real science to daily life in unforgettable ways. Get ready to see the familiar become fascinating.
Get ready for a speedy adventure! This BBC Learning Hub playlist, packed with clips from Grace’s Amazing Machines, takes students on a high-octane journey through land, sea, and sky. From gyrocopters and tugboats to superbikes and supercars, each video introduces a powerful machine — and the science that makes it move.
Perfect for teaching concepts like forces and motion, energy, friction, and transportation technology, these clips are a fun, fast-paced way to explore how things go, glide, float, and fly. Each video comes with discussion questions, hands-on activities, and more to help kids think, tinker, and learn like real engineers. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride!
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In The Gravity-Defying Design of the Caracal Cat, narrator Suranne Jones looks at the perfect design of the caracal, a wild cat, that allows it to leap upwards, defying gravity and catching birds in flight. Even more amazing is how the cat uses its flexible spine to twist its body two different ways so that it can push off itself and land on its feet no matter what. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Life in the Air, a documentary about animals that take to the sky.
The article "Taking Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Birth of Aviation" from BBC's HistoryExtra tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first successful human flight on December 17, 1903. Despite its short distance, their powered and controlled flight marked the beginning of modern aviation.
The article "Bessie Coleman: The Fearless Pilot Who Broke Barriers in the Sky" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful story of determination. It explores how Bessie Coleman, born into poverty and facing racial and gender discrimination, traveled to France to earn her pilot’s license and became a celebrated stunt pilot. Her mission: to inspire others of color to take flight and dream big.
The article "Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight: The Mystery of the Missing Aviator" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a gripping look at Earhart’s adventurous life and her mysterious disappearance.
The article "Hummingbirds: Tiny Birds With Big Abilities" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is a detailed guide to the world of hummingbirds. It explores their unique flight skills, diet, habitats, and how their fast metabolism drives their daily routines. With over 350 species, these birds face threats from predators and habitat loss, but they continue to amaze scientists and birdwatchers alike.
In A Pedal Power Test, Jem is building a small plane powered by pedaling, but he needs to generate 350 watts to get it off the ground. After testing with Dr. Brickley, he discovers he can only produce 275 watts. The doctor believes with some training, Jem can increase his wattage and make his flying dream possible! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory, a series that delves into the ways science impacts our lives and shapes the world we experience every day.
In Hatzegopteryx, Monster of the Skies, naturalist Steve Backshall investigates the largest creature to ever take flight! Plus, see how this dinosaur compares with a real flying object in the skies today. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Aerial Sinornithosaurus, naturalist Steve Backshall introduces this dinosaur that could take flight! Learn how it hunted along with how scientists were able to decipher the smallest details about this animal, down to the color of its feathers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
In The Go Jetters Go Gliding in Argentina, the Go Jetters crew learns how gliders that don’t have engines are able to fly. They ride thermals that are created on sunny days. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how thermals are created, including how cumulus clouds help create the perfect conditions for gliding. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.