Hey everyone!

Here on Steve and Kirk’s Science Video blog, we are always looking for new and exciting videos that can be used in a school setting to help students learn about science. One of the really cool things that has come from the ease of use of sites like YouTube and editing software like iMovie is that there is an abundance of content available and no lack of creativity.  No longer do we have to rely solely on clips from Bill Nye the Science Guy (sorry Bill, we love you, but this is a good thing). Instead, we have access to tons of resources ranging from animated clips helping to visualize what may be going on at a molecular level to study aids of various levels and subjects.  One of my favorite trends in the science video community is the parody of hit songs by changing the lyrics to talk about subjects of science. A great example of this is this video, titled Evo-Devo (Despacito Biology Parody) by A Capella Science:

This video parodied the song Despacito, which itself has over six billion views on YouTube, in a “Weird Al” fashion to make it about evo-devo, or evolutionary developmental biology. The lyrics relate to things that may be taught in class, and students can use it both to help learn the subject as well as to reinforce what they may have already learned. Perhaps most importantly, it is presented in a fun manner that connects with students in a current and relevant fashion. I think that these types of videos can be very useful in the classroom when used properly, so make sure to keep an eye out for ones that you like! I know we will!