Hey there! I’m Kate from MinuteEarth, and I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you. Our little corner of the universe is growing, and we have three cool new things to introduce in the MinuteUniverse!
First up, we have MinuteFood, a brand-new channel all about the science behind tasty food. Every week or two, I’ll invite you into my kitchen to answer some fun food questions. Ever wondered why garlic can taste so strong sometimes? Or what exactly tofu is and how to cook it? Maybe you’re curious about how a microwave heats up your food. We’ll explore all these questions and more!
Next, we have MinuteMinis, a channel full of short and snappy videos. These are highlights from all the Minute channels, plus some original mini videos. We’ll cover everything from frozen frogs to amazing space photos and even supervolcanoes. The best part? Each video is just a minute long, so you can learn something new super quickly!
Last but not least, we’re thrilled to announce that the MinuteEarth Explains book is now available in online bookstores all over the world. After some delays, you can finally enjoy our beautiful illustrations and dive into two dozen of our favorite science stories. It’s a great way to learn about the amazing science happening around us every day.
These new projects join the awesome content we already have in our universe. Check out MinutePhysics for fascinating physics explainers and MinuteLabs for Jasper’s fun science interactives. Just like the real universe, the MinuteUniverse is expanding, and we think you’ll have a blast exploring everything we have to offer.
Don’t forget to subscribe to MinuteFood and MinuteMinis, and grab a copy of our new book. It only takes a minute, and you’ll be on your way to discovering a world of science fun!
Join me in the kitchen to explore the science behind food! Choose a simple recipe that includes garlic or tofu, and experiment with different cooking methods. Observe how the flavors change and write down your findings. Share your results with the class and discuss why these changes might occur based on what you’ve learned from MinuteFood.
Create your own one-minute video on a science topic of your choice. Use the format of MinuteMinis to present a big idea in a small package. You can choose topics like frozen frogs or supervolcanoes. Share your video with the class and explain why you chose that topic and what you learned during the process.
Form a book club to read and discuss the MinuteEarth Explains book. Each week, choose a story from the book to read and discuss its scientific concepts. Prepare a short presentation on your favorite story and explain why it fascinated you. This will help you dive deeper into the wonders of science.
Visit the MinutePhysics and MinuteLabs channels to explore their content. Choose a physics concept or interactive experiment that interests you. Create a poster or a digital presentation to explain the concept or experiment to your classmates. This will help you understand complex ideas in a fun and engaging way.
Challenge yourself and your classmates to subscribe to MinuteFood and MinuteMinis. Set a goal to watch a certain number of videos each week. Keep a journal of what you learn from each video and share your favorite discoveries with the class. This will encourage continuous learning and curiosity about the world around you.
Hi, this is Kate from MinuteEarth! Our corner of the cosmos is expanding, and we have three exciting new additions to the MinuteUniverse to share with you.
First up is MinuteFood, a new channel dedicated to the science of deliciousness. Every week or two, I’ll take you into my kitchen to explore various culinary questions, such as “Why does garlic sometimes taste so strong?” “What is tofu, and how do I cook it?” and “How does a microwave actually work?”
Next, we have MinuteMinis, a new shorts channel featuring highlights from all the Minute channels, along with original mini videos covering topics from frozen frogs to space photography to supervolcanoes. MinuteMinis finally delivers what you’ve been wanting: Minute videos that are actually a minute long!
Lastly, after some supply-chain challenges, the MinuteEarth Explains book is now available in online bookstores worldwide. You can now enjoy our beautiful illustrations and flip through two dozen of our favorite stories about the amazing science happening all around us.
These new projects are in addition to the fantastic content already available in our planetary system: MinutePhysics, where you’ll find fascinating physics explainers, and MinuteLabs, home to Jasper’s fun science interactives. Just like the real universe, the MinuteUniverse is expanding, and we’re sure you’ll have a great time exploring it all.
Click below to subscribe to MinuteFood and MinuteMinis, and to grab a copy of our new book—it’ll just take a minute!
Science – The study of the natural world through observation and experiment. – Science helps us understand how things work, from the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies.
Physics – The branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. – In physics class, we learned about the laws of motion and how they apply to everyday life.
Food – Any nutritious substance that organisms consume to maintain life and growth. – Plants use sunlight to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.
Universe – All of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies. – Scientists use telescopes to study the universe and learn more about its vastness.
Explore – To investigate or study something in detail. – We explore different scientific concepts in the lab to better understand how they work.
Videos – Recordings of moving visual images that can be used for educational purposes. – Our teacher showed us videos of different physics experiments to help us visualize the concepts.
Questions – Sentences or phrases used to find out information. – Asking questions is a crucial part of the scientific method, helping us to learn and discover new things.
Learn – To gain knowledge or understanding of a subject through study or experience. – We learn about the laws of physics by conducting experiments and observing the results.
Amazing – Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing. – The amazing discovery of new planets in distant solar systems has excited scientists around the world.
Illustrations – Visual material used to clarify or add to a text. – The textbook included illustrations of the solar system to help us understand the arrangement of the planets.
