5 best TED talks for SCIENCE teachers

5 Best TED talks for Science Teachers

1. Science is for everyone, kids included

This video is a must-watch for all teachers (science or not!).

Neuroscientist Beau Lotto is a very engaging presenter and even more so when you learn what he has helped students achieve in the world of science.

He sought to challenge the concept that science cannot be done at an academic level by kids. And by golly did he challenge this.

Beau set about giving students the option to ‘play’ in science and design their own ‘game’ experiment.

The results are incredible.

And who better to share the stage with him than one of these 12-year-old students, Amy O’Toole.

Best TED talks for science teachers in 2022

2. How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore

You may think this is a strange one for me to include here. But you won’t regret watching it.

Brittany Young’s story and passion for making a difference in her community are inspiring to say the least.

She has created incredible programs that introduce students to STEM concepts within a context they actually understand and that will benefit them long-term.

If you’re a science teacher wanting to make a difference, this talk will help you put any perceived limitations behind you.

This is the epitome of what we all want to achieve as teachers – making a real difference in the lives of our students.

3. Online learning could change academia for good

Ok, so I might be biased on this one since I love using Tyler DeWitt’s Chemistry videos for my own learning and that of my students.

In his TED talk, Tyler addresses the need for structures in education to change as the world we live in changes.

He opens up about his journey into video creation and how he is able to impact the learning of students from all over the world. 

What an amazing world we live in where good education is so accessible by so many!

4. Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor

Taylor Wilson is not shy in sharing his incredible achievement of building his own nuclear fusion reactor… in his garage… when he was 14!!

Yep, you read that correctly.

This kid (can we even call him that?!) is on another level. Any words I put here won’t do justice to what this young man has achieved already.

Don’t believe me? He even has proof he presented it to President Obama.

5. Psychedelic science

Swiss artist and photographer Fabian Oefner has created the most incredible pieces of art by using scientific phenomena.

Apart from being visually engaging, his talk is fascinating as he explores ideas such as ‘making sound visible’ through his pieces.

Words cannot describe the beauty of his artwork and anyone interested in science would be blown away by this TED talk.

Grab your free lesson planning (Google Doc) template here. 

Conclusion

There are many TED talks out there, but these are definitely my favorite TED talks for science teachers. 

Which one is your favorite? Have you got another I haven’t listed? 

Comment below to let me know!

Best TED talks for science teachers