What causes avalanches, and can you survive them? - Simon Trautman
Channel: TED-Ed
This video explains the three essential conditions that trigger avalanches and survival strategies, ideal for kids curious about how this dangerous natural phenomenon works.
Short animated lessons on big ideas. Best for tweens ready for abstract concepts.
- →Explain it to someone younger.
- →What questions does this open?
- →Research one idea deeper.
Co-viewing with discussion significantly improves learning outcomes from video (Strouse et al., 2013; Mendelsohn et al., 2010).
Rate this video
Be the first to rate
Comments
Loading comments…
More for Ages 8–12
See all →
How To Draw Dottie The Birthday Donut
Art for Kids Hub
This step-by-step drawing lesson teaches young children how to create a festive donut character, making it ideal for birthday celebrations or homemade card-making projects.
🇺🇸 America's Awesome Kids COMPILATION! ♥️ | Travel & Spend the Fourth with Kids Like You! | PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS
This series introduces your child to real kids across America celebrating their talents and cultural traditions, from llama costume parties to mariachi singing to Bollywood dancing.
How do Maglev trains work? - Ning Zhao
TED-Ed
This video explains the science behind maglev trains and why they could represent the future of transportation, perfect for curious kids interested in how technology works.
'Clark the Shark' read by Chris Pine
StorylineOnline
StoryBots | Learn The Alphabet from A to Z With Music | Learning Songs for Children | Netflix Jr
Netflix Jr.
How to Draw Baby Penguin | Super Mario | Game Character Animal Drawing
Draw So Cute
This step-by-step drawing tutorial teaches children how to sketch a Baby Penguin from Super Mario using simple techniques and a calm instructional style perfect for building confidence in young artists.
Play Science & Experiments Games
See all →
Ages 4–12 Prism Match 3D
A 3D puzzle game where players rotate colorful cubes to match patterns, blending brain exercise with calming gameplay for those seeking strategic challenges without stress.
match 3
Ages 7–12 Cooking Empire
This cooking management game lets players run their own restaurant by preparing meals, serving customers, and expanding their business, appealing to kids who enjoy strategy and time-management challenges.
simulation
Ages 5–12 Moving Magnet
puzzle
Ages 7–12 Birdie Bounce
This arcade golf game challenges kids to bounce a ball across platforms to reach each hole, with simple controls and increasingly tricky puzzles that reward skillful play.
sports
Ages 6–12 Merge Royal
Merge Royal combines card-matching puzzle gameplay with number-building challenges, ideal for players who enjoy strategic thinking and relaxing brain teasers.
2048
Ages 7–12 Closed City
This action game tasks players with navigating a mysterious locked-down urban environment, ideal for older kids who enjoy exploration and puzzle-solving challenges.
action
Ages 7–12 Passenger Airplane: Flight 3D
This 3D flight simulator lets kids pilot realistic passenger planes across global routes with adjustable difficulty, multiple camera views, and various weather conditions.
adventure
Ages 5–12 Grow a Garden Obby
Kids navigate obstacle courses to grow virtual plants, combining action-game challenge with the calm satisfaction of watching a garden flourish.
arcade
Looking for more like this? Browse all Science & Experiments content or see everything for ages 8–12.