Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Aug 12, 2024
Fentanyl Is Killing Us
Experimenting with pills has never been deadlier because the drug supply has never been deadlier. James Fishback, founder of NEO: The New Drug Talk, explains what you need to know.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Mar 19, 2024
Let's Meet an Engineer
Why are engineers important? When Otto and Smidge attempt to build their own treehouse (without much luck), they seek the help of a local engineer who teaches them the importance of making a plan,…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jan 30, 2023
The Myth of Overpopulation
There are now eight billion people living on the planet. Is there enough room for all of us? Are we going to run out of food and other resources? Marian Tupy, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 20, 2021
Aliens, the Multiverse, or God? — Science and God
Even staunch Darwinists have acknowledged that life in the universe displays an appearance of design, rather than being created out of random chance. If that’s true, where did that design come from?…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 20, 2021
Are Religion and Science in Conflict? — Science and God
Does belief in God get in the way of science? The idea that science and religion are inevitably in conflict is a popular way of thinking today. But the history of science tells a different story.
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 20, 2021
How Did the Universe Begin? — Science and God
Was the universe always here, or did it have a beginning? If so, how did it start? Mankind has debated these questions for centuries and has only recently begun to find some answers. And those…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Apr 05, 2021
Follow the Science
Brian Keating is an astrophysicist at a major university. Science is his life. But when he hears someone say to “follow the science,” he gets nervous. Because that’s not how science works. And never…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Oct 21, 2019
Evolution: Bacteria to Beethoven
For a century Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution has been as unquestioned as Newton’s theory of gravity. But science never stops asking questions. Or at least it’s not supposed to. Stephen Meyer,…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Mar 11, 2019
Are Men and Women Different?
Are the differences between men and women biological or socially constructed? What do women want from a relationship? What do men want? Are they the same? Or are they much different? Sean McDowell,…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Apr 22, 2018
What's a Greater Leap of Faith: God or the Multiverse?
What's a greater leap of faith: God or the Multiverse? What's the multiverse? Brian Keating, Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego, explains in this video.
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Feb 09, 2015
Does Science Argue for or against God?
Why are we here? Literally. The latest science says we shouldn't be. It says that the chance life exists at all is less than zero. So, is science the greatest threat to the idea of Intelligent Design…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Feb 17, 2014
Does God Exist? 4 New Arguments
Science tells us that the universe came into being via The Big Bang. But how do you get from energy and matter to a self-aware human being? That takes three additional Big Bangs that science cannot…
Book
Let's Visit the National Inventors Hall of Fame
Do your kids know about America’s “national monument to innovation”? Teach young children about America’s history of innovation and ingenuity, as they join Otto the bulldog and his fluffy friend…
Book
Let's Meet an Engineer
Our world is built by engineers! From the roads we drive on to the clean water we drink, we owe our thanks to the brilliant people who designed the systems, buildings, and facilities we use. When…
Worksheets
"Otto's Tales: Let's Meet an Engineer" Coloring Page
Explore the innovative world of engineering with our companion coloring page, designed to complement the 'Let's Meet an Engineer' K-2 lesson plan. This engaging resource merges creativity with…
Lesson Plans
"Otto's Tales: Let's Meet an Engineer" Lesson Plan
Discover the world of engineering with our K-2 lesson plan, 'Let's Meet an Engineer.' Students will explore how engineers use their skills to enhance our communities through hands-on activities and…
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Oct 18, 2024
Nicolaus Copernicus: Questioning the Center of Our Solar System
Leo and Layla travel back in time to meet Copernicus, a Renaissance mathematician and astronomer, who teaches the curious duo to always test what they hear before accepting it as truth.
Videos · Stories of Us · Dec 26, 2023
Dr. Matthew Wielicki: I Refuse to Stay Silent about Climate Change
When Dr. Matthew Wielicki refused to stay silent about climate change and earth science, he became a professor-in-exile. Even though members of the scientific community routinely discuss the negative…
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Dec 01, 2023
Michael Faraday: Pioneer of Electromagnetism
Teach elementary kids the importance of standing up for scientific truth! This time-traveling cartoon introduces children to Michael Faraday, the British scientist who furthered the study of…
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Jul 14, 2023
Thomas Edison: The Innovator of the Light Bulb
This cartoon encourages elementary kids to strive to improve society with ingenuity and invention. They’ll travel through time to meet Thomas Edison, the famed inventor who didn’t let his physical…
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Jan 27, 2023
Leo Baekeland: The Innovator of Modern Plastics
Plastic. A dangerous pollutant or a solution to a problem that was negatively affecting the natural world? If your children are being told to feel guilty about using plastic, have them watch this…
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Jan 28, 2022
Marie Curie: Distinguished Mother & Scientist
A working mom, who is also one of history's greatest scientists, teaches Leo and Layla that women don't have to choose between family and career in this animated video for elementary kids.
Videos · Leo & Layla's History Adventures · Dec 31, 2021
Galileo: The Scientist Who Dared to Question
Leo and Layla learn what scientific exploration is all about from "The Father of Modern Science."
Worksheets
"Leo & Layla: Thomas Edison" Worksheet
This worksheet for grades 3-5 guides students through understanding the role of inventors by exploring Thomas Edison’s life and encouraging them to think creatively about solving problems with their…
Worksheets
"Leo & Layla: Michael Faraday" Worksheet
Dive into this thrilling worksheet packed with exciting activities, where students in grades 3-5 will learn all about Michael Faraday and his amazing accomplishments in electromagnetism, from…