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At Crash Course, we believe that high-quality educational videos should be available to everyone for free!
Whether you're studying biology, physics, or psychology, understanding science starts with knowing how scientists ask questions, test ideas, and build knowledge. Get a Science Tune-Up with @gostudyhall.bsky.social and master the fundamentals of every scientific field! youtu.be/iKvXyrbqHQw
What Counts As Science?
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From Krakatoa to Pompeii to Mount Saint Helens, volcanoes can do some major damage. But they’re not just killing machines! In this week's video we’ll explore one of geology’s hottest creations — how they work, where they come from, and just how dangerous they really are. youtu.be/BMZbbewOLvU
Volcanoes Explained: Crash Course Geology #13
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In this week’s episode of Crash Course Geology we investigate how some of the coolest geological forces around make mountains, faults, and may even one day turn Africa into a series of islands! youtu.be/r8uQVRVNV14
How Do Mountains Form?: Crash Course Geology #11
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One of the biggest misconceptions about learning is that it’s something that happens to you at the hands of the right teacher or book or video. If you want to know how learning actually works check out @gostudyhall.bsky.social 's new series "Learning to Learn!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsaQ...
How Does Motivation Actually Work?
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A long, long time ago, Earth was home to one giant super continent. So, what happened? In this episode of Crash Course Geology, we’ll break down plate tectonics and how it shapes Earth’s past, present, and future. youtu.be/krXXSCb_P9Y
What is Plate Tectonics: Crash Course Geology #10
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This channel is all about learning, but what does it mean to "learn"? How do we know when we’ve learned something? What even counts as learning? Introducing Study Hall: Learning to Learn, where we talk about what it means to learn and how to do it well. youtu.be/w78cV8-Juwo
How to Learn Anything
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But they’re so much more than that. They’re sources of power, wealth, and conflict. They’re tickets into Earth’s deep, ancient past. Learn more about where these strange gems come from, and the hold they’ve had over us for thousands of years. youtu.be/AF2eYuAKsao
Myths About Diamonds: Crash Course Geology #8
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College is expensive. Time-consuming. Stressful. So, what are we supposed to get out of it? In @gostudyhall.bsky.social latest video they trace the history of college and examine what it's meant to do for students, and whether it's still worth it today. youtu.be/NLy2km2aKwM
What’s the Point of College?
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For most of human history, one thing has been true – we LOVE shiny things. Gems are the crown jewels (pun intended) of geology, but what are they? Where do they come from? And are they actually that special? youtu.be/eKnl_Jp8jsg
How Do Gems Form?: Crash Course Geology #7
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Minerals are amazing and they’re all around us, in the food we eat and even in our very bones. But what actually is a mineral? In this episode, we’ll learn the basics of mineral identification and uncover the surprising connections between minerals and life itself. youtu.be/jQvv7CskMuo
How Do Minerals Form?: Crash Course Geology #5
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The crust and the mantle are cool, but Earth’s real hero is its core, which helps protect us from all kinds of stuff. This week we’re taking a journey to the center of the Earth to meet our hero. youtu.be/rm46SdVfB4I
What’s at the center of the earth?: Crash Course Geology #4
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Nobody has made it to the center of the Earth—but not for lack of trying. In this episode of Crash Course Geology, we’ll journey through the crust and mantle that make up ⅔ of our planet’s insides. youtu.be/bouvNyq8xCY
Earth's Crust and Mantle Explained: Crash Course Geology #3
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Happy Earth Day! Get curious about Earth's past, present and future with our Extracurricular Geology playlist featuring videos about deep time from Eons, earthly scientific marvels from SciShow, and climate and energy from Crash Course. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Want to dive deeper into the topics covered in Crash Course Geology? Then this playlist is for you. Learn more about rocks, rivers, and renewable energy, plu...
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What can a moon rock tell us about Earth’s distant past? All kinds of stuff! Like where its water came from, how it got its moon, and what its birth might have looked like. youtu.be/3JdpD3X2Md8
How did Earth form?: Crash Course Geology #2
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There’s no place like Earth—and we’ve got the planet’s spectacular, one-of-a-kind geology to thank for it. In this video, we’ll explore how geology touches our lives, helps us solve mysteries about the planet’s past and its future, and puts our world's life in perspective. youtu.be/ypH6dR7YGfU
Intro to Geology: Crash Course Geology #1
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Let's check out some cool rocks (and much more) together! Crash Course Geology starts next week. youtu.be/YokkwzdZX2A
Crash Course Geology Preview
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Meet Dwayne the pet rock! Joining our host Sage, Dwayne is Earth's emissary on Crash Course Geology, helping us understand the vastness of geologic time. Watch Dwayne's Crash Course debut when Crash Course Geology premieres April 9.
It's World Theatre Day! Did you know that we have a whole series on Theater? Learn about the history and workings of the dramatic arts all over the world with Crash Course Theater and Drama. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Crash Course Theater and Drama Preview!
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Say hello to a familiar face: Sage "The Bad Naturalist"! After her Crash Course debut as our special correspondent on Scientific Thinking, Sage is returning as the host of Crash Course Geology, premiering on April 9.
Next up on Crash Course: Geology! Using the basic principles of geology as a guide, this 25-episode series will take you on a tour of Earth’s past, present & future. We’ll also introduce many sub-disciplines of geology, exploring how it makes modern life possible. Watch the series preview April 2!
