Although YouTube has been blocked from many/most schools, for obvious reasons and not so obvious ones. YouTube does provide great resources and content for teachers and students. View the list of the Top 100 Videos for Teachers. This list is provided by SmartTeaching.org, a leading online resource for current teachers, and aspiring education students and student teachers.

YouTube's 100 Best Teacher Videos:

History

These videos can give your students a better insight into historical events.
  • Learn History: This YouTube channel provides loads of videos on historical events related to crime and punishment and the American west.

  • Animated Bayeux Tapestry: Students learning about European history can watch this video which takes the Bayeux Tapestry and brings it to life.

  • The Day the Music Died: This video can be a great introduction to pop culture in the 50’s and 60’s through the song American Pie.

  • Surviving the Holocaust: Teach students about the impact of the Holocaust by showing them how it impacted this individual.

  • Oliver Cromwell: Here you’ll find photos and text that tell about the life of Oliver Cromwell.

  • Elizabeth I: Let students learn about the history of England by watching this video presentation on Elizabeth I.

  • Computer History: Technology is a big deal these days, and students can learn about where it all started by watching this video.

  • Gettysburg Reenactment: Bring the American Civil War to life by showing students this reenactment of a battle.

  • The Assassination of JFK: This famous video is a huge part of American history, and you can let students watch it via YouTube.

  • Fall of the Berlin Wall: Classes studying modern history can learn about the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall through this news report.

  • How to Make a Mummy: Created by teachers, this animated video shows how the ancient Egyptians created their mummies.

  • A Brief History of Mankind: This video sums up the history of mankind in just a few minutes, making it a good intro to history classes.

Science

Make science more fun and interactive by using these videos in class.
  • Rubber Hand Illusion: This video explores the strange phenomenon of the rubber hand illusion which can help get students interested in biology and psychology.

  • Theory of Everything: Here you’ll find an explanation of the Theory of Everything.

  • The World of Chemistry: This video gives a humorous take on several chemistry principles.

  • Physics of Superheroes: Take physics to another level by showing students how physics can help explain the abilities of superheroes.

  • The Physics of Baseball: Get students more interested in physics by relating them to sports with this video.

  • Meiosis: Explain the division of reproductive cells by using this video as an illustration.

  • Virtual Frog Dissection: If the idea of dissecting a real frog makes you cringe, consider showing your classes this virtual dissection instead.

  • How to Build a Simple Electric Motor: Science students can watch this video and complete this simple experiment to make class more interesting.

  • Chemistry Experiments: This series of videos covers a wide range of fun and interesting chemistry experiments.

  • DNA Replication Process: Show students this video to help illustrate just how DNA replicates.

  • Classification Rap: What better way to remember the categories of classification than to create a rap? Students will enjoy this catchy song.

  • Birth of the Solar System: Students may enjoy watching this video that shows how our solar system was formed.

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