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If you’re like a lot of people, you probably use YouTube for listening to music, watching videos of cute animals, or just for procrastinating on homework.

While it is a platform for all of those things, there’s a whole other side to YouTube you may have never considered. YouTube has hundreds of channels that can teach you any subject you could ever think of (as well as dozens you didn’t even know existed).

With hundreds of hours of video uploaded every minute, however, it can be difficult to sort out the helpful, quality channels from the useless ones.

That’s why we’ve created this guide, which covers the 100+ best educational YouTube channels currently in existence. You’ll find videos on everything from music theory to weird geography facts to how to succeed in business (the hard, effective way).

To be quite honest, the right mix of these YouTube channels might be able to teach you more than you could ever learn in college. At the least, many of these channels can serve as useful supplements to the classes you are taking. If you’re not a student, you can still get a lot of value out of watching these, as they can help you to never stop learning .

Studying and Learning

This is a college blog, after all, so it makes sense to start with some channels that will help you improve your study skills. Some of these channels focus on specific study techniques, while others will guide you through specific subjects.

If you’re looking for advice on school supplies, organization, or just what the academic side of college is like, then check out this channel from current college student Sareena.

Easy Languages

Most language courses are boring, formulaic, and unrealistic. Easy Languages is the opposite — each video teaches you vocabulary, grammar, or concepts in a language using real conversations with people on the streets.

They have videos for just about every language you can think of, and they add new content regularly. If you’re trying to learn a language , this is an essential resource.

Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank makes videos that help you be more productive – whether you’re in high school, college, university, or the real world.

This includes study tips to help you learn faster and ace your exams, advice on destroying procrastination, reading and note-taking strategies, and more.

Philosophy Tube

Want to get a philosophy degree for free? Then watch Philosophy Tube, which shows you how to use philosophy to make sense of current events and life’s big questions.

Ali Abadaal is a junior doctor in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). He vlogs about life as a doctor, as well as about how to study more effectively.

Study with Jess

Jess graduated top of her class with a psychology degree, and now she’s created this channel to help you get motivated and stay organized. While there are lots of videos for college students, there’s also plenty aimed at high school students or even people who are out of college.

Mariana’s Study Corner

Mariana is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Law, and in her spare time, she works on this channel, which focuses helping you stay organized and study smarter (while also giving some sweet writing material recommendations).

Med School Insiders

Ever wonder what life in med school is like? Are you a pre-med or current medical student looking for advice on how to set yourself up for success? This is the channel that will answer all questions you have about how to pursue a career in medicine .

Crash Course

Struggling with a particular academic subject? Want to learn a new subject on your own? Crash Course can help. They have courses on physics, philosophy, games, economics, U.S. government and politics, astronomy, anatomy & physiology, world history, biology, sociology, computer science, film history, mythology, literature, ecology, chemistry, psychology, and U.S. history.

You’ll never have an excuse to say “I’m bored” again.

The Coding Train

In the future, being able to code will be as crucial as knowing how to read. Okay, so that’s probably an exaggeration, but if you’ve been wanting to learn how to code, The Coding Train is a great place to start.

The videos are detailed, easy to understand, and even funny. Whether you want to learn the very basics or are exploring a more advanced topic such as machine learning, The Coding Train has a video series for you.

Each week, Mike Boyd takes a new skill and tries to learn it as quickly as possible. Whether it’s knife throwing, making a fire, or picking locks, you’ll be amazed how quickly you can learn when you focus and apply the right techniques.

Toby, a physics Ph.D. student living in Australia, makes videos about physics, math, astronomy, and beauty in the world around us.

Music, Movies, and Arts

You can use YouTube to (sometimes illegally) watch movies or listen to music. But you can also learn a lot about the techniques that artists use to create them, which is what each of the channels below looks at in one way or another.

Wisecrack produces a variety of shows that explore big ideas in unusual (and hopefully super entertaining) ways. They use movies, TV shows, video games, and books to explore concepts in philosophy and critical thinking.

Patrick (H) Willems

Patrick Willems is a filmmaker who produces short films, critiques popular films, and explores the techniques behind the movies you love (or love to hate).

Do you love indie and alternative music? Then you’ll love this channel, which explores the best of these genres that’s currently out there.

Lessons from the Screenplay

This channel analyzes screenplays to help you understand what it takes to tell a great story (and how you can do the same).

Lindsay Ellis

Lindsay’s video essays explore media through a critical eye, focusing especially on high-profile superhero and action movies.

Imaginary Ambition

This channel presents unconventional explorations of what defines different musical genres, styles, and artists.

Each video from Polyphonic is a video essay about music and other aspects of pop culture. The videos about classic rock are especially interesting if (like me and most people reading this blog) you’re too young to remember when the music came out.

Now You See It

Now You See It takes a look at the themes and tropes in film. As the channel descriptions puts it, “It’s like a college film analysis class minus the lecture halls, essay assignments, and student loan debts.”

Alt Shift X

Do you love to nerd out about  Game of Thrones  and  Westworld ? Then this is the channel for you, where you’ll find explanations and detailed analyses of these shows.

Terrible Writing Advice

You can often learn just as much from studying bad work as you can from great work. This channel teaches you to be a better writer by (very sarcastically) telling you how  not  to write.

Volksgeist makes videos “examining important works of music.” The channel primarily focuses on hip hop artists and albums, though there are also videos about rock and even other music YouTubers.

Misteramazing

This channel is hard to explain (and frankly a bit over my head), but it generally uses music and media to explore post-irony .

A channel that examines movies, literature, and writing to answer the question, “How does someone become a great artist?”

Captain Midnight

These videos take a critical look at superhero movies and other pop culture, with lots of speculation and commentary about what these movies do right (and how they could improve).

LowSpecGamer

For the serious video game nerds only, LowSpecGamer shows how to run modern games on low-end computers…by doing whatever it takes.

Music Education

Thomas, Martin, and I all play music and are interested in learning more about it. These are some of our favorite channels for learning about everything from music theory to the reason pop songs are so catchy.

Paul Davids

If you’re learning guitar, then Paul Davids’ channel is a must-watch. He teaches everything from basic scales to advanced chord progressions and riffs. He also has a variety of videos that will help you shop for guitars and gear.

Adam Neely is a bassist and composer who makes videos about music theory and “new horizons in music.” It’s definitely more of an advanced channel, but any music nerds reading will love it.

Music theory might seem like an obscure, boring topic that only music majors or composers need to care about. If you watch this channel, however, you’ll learn that that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, music theory can help you appreciate the music you love at an even deeper level.

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang is a producer, composer, and all-around creator of unusual, inventive music. His channel explores weird instruments, how he makes songs, and his travels around the world. Whether you’re looking for some Ableton Live tips or just want some inspiration, this channel will provide.

Rob Scallon

Rob Scallon is a guitarist and all-around multi-instrumentalist. His videos explore how he makes music, including song challenges and genre-bending compositions.

He also does interviews with people who play interesting instruments, such as the organist at Wrigley Field and the professional carillon player at the University of Chicago.

Science, Engineering, and Technology

Have a science question? Struggling in your physics class or wondering how engineering shapes the world around us? You can find the answers in the channels below, which show just how mind-blowing science and tech can be.

Simon Clark

Simon Clark makes videos about climate physics and the crazy world of online video.

Practical Engineering

Unless you’re an engineer, you probably think of engineering as a boring, complex topic that only the gifted few can understand. Practical Engineering, however, will show you just how interesting and important engineering is.

And unlike lots of channels that just show video footage or animations to explain a topic, Practical Engineering uses real scale models and at-home examples to demonstrate engineering concepts. At the very least, this channel will give you a deeper appreciation for all the thought that goes into engineering everyday things.

Draw Curiosity

Ph.D. student Inés Dawson makes videos about interesting science and language facts, all with the aim of stimulating your curiosity about the world around you.

TierZoo uses gaming to explain zoology, showing some of the bizarre things that have resulted from evolution.

Every Think

Every Think explores science and, more generally, “everything interesting that is.” Whether you’re curious how atomic clocks work or what happens when you get struck by lightning, Every Think has the answer.

Minute Earth

The animated videos on this channel explore the science of the world, with a special focus on animals and food science.

Up and Atom

After completing a Bachelor’s in Applied Physics, Jade began making videos about physics, math, and computer science (featuring really fun illustrations).

Our Changing Climate

Our Changing Climate explores humanity’s relationship with the natural world, examining the environmental impact of just about everything. Whether you’re curious which form of transportation is the greenest or which type of non-dairy milk has the lowest environmental impact, Our Changing Climate will help you out.

Cool Worlds

Cool Worlds is the project of David Kipping, a professor in the Department of Astronomy at Columbia University. The videos explore astronomy, exoplanets, astroengineering, the search for extraterrestrial life & intelligence, futurism, and interstellar travel. It may sound like science fiction, but it’s all based in very real science.

There are lots of YouTube channels that make animated science videos, but Kurzgesagt creates some of the most beautiful ones out there. We really can’t express how gorgeous these animations are. You have to see it for yourself.

Deep Look explores science topics by “going very, very small.” Each video uses macro photography and microscopy to take a very close look at the natural world. Each video will teach you something new…and possibly creep you out a bit.

Isaac Arthur

Interested in futurism and space exploration? This channel uses science fiction as a way to examine what could be possible as technology continues to advance and we reach further towards the stars.

Medlife Crisis

Medlife Crisis aims to give you accurate, research-backed information about science and medicine. The host is cardiologist, internal medicine doctor, and university researcher, so you can bet the information will be high-quality.

But even more than giving you accurate information, Medlife Crisis does so with humor and hilariously bad jokes, making even the most obscure topics interesting.

Science with Katie

Katie is a biochemist who makes videos about the basics of chemistry, biology, and the science of health.

Minute Physics

A channel that explains complicated physics concepts in short, simple videos (with lots of fun whiteboard drawings).

SciShow discusses strange and fascinating science topics, with regular episodes based on questions from viewers.

SciShow Psych

Using the same style as SciShow, this channel focuses on the wonders of the human brain and how humans interact with the world.

SciShow Space

From the beginning of time itself to the current groundbreaking research and space exploration, you’ll find it on SciShow Space.

Physics Girl

Dianna Cowern covers everything from sound to quantum mechanics to ultraviolet waves. AND she made a video with Rodney Mullen, our founder’s favorite skateboarder.

Frame of Essence

Philip doesn’t post very often, but when he does, he posts some of the most well-explained content on quantum computing, physics, and computer science that you’ll ever see.

ASAPScience

Fascinating whiteboard videos answering almost any science question you can think of.

The theory and practice of construction isn’t something most of us think about, but it affects how we live and work each day. The B1M creates videos that document both the history and current practice of construction, showing you how the most impressive buildings and infrastructure are created.

Plus, the narrator has a soothing British accent that makes the channel great for relaxing after a day of work or studying.

Host Rene Ritchie is obsessed with technology, and he shares his obsession on this YouTube channel, where he discusses trends in personal technology and apps.

Simone Giertz

Everybody’s talking about the “maker movement,” but few channels on the topic are as exciting and funny as Simone Giertz. Whether it’s turning a Tesla into a pickup truck or building a robot that gives (somewhat questionable) manicures, this channel will both educate and entertain you.

Animal Wonders

Ever wonder what it’s like to care for over 80 exotic animals? This is what Animal Wonders explores, as well as fascinating facts about animals you didn’t even know existed.

Ms Beautyphile

The beauty products we use every day have a fascinating science behind them, and this channel will teach you all about it.

Real Engineering

Engineering is a fascinating subject that manifests itself in almost every aspect of our daily lives. Real Engineering explains the math and physics behind how all of this works, along with a good bit of interesting history in the process.

These videos tell stories of unusual (and at times disturbing) medical cases that the channel’s creator has witnessed or heard about from colleagues.

3Blue1Brown

Amazingly well-explained videos about complex math concepts.

TechAltar creates videos about the past, present, and future of consumer technology.

Geography, History, and Society

I’m a sucker for weird geography and history facts, so I love most of the channels below. They all cover different topics, but taken together they provide a unique view of history and the world we live in today.

Wendover Productions

Wendover Productions creates videos that investigate travel, economics, geography, marketing, and more, all with the goal of giving you a better understanding of the world.

Freedom in Thought

Freedom in Thought seeks to make ideas from the humanities and social sciences more accessible to people who didn’t major in them in school but still want to learn more.

Austin McConnell

Austin McConnell makes videos about an eclectic range of topics, from video essays on media to random questions such as what to do if your parachute fails.

Knowing Better

Knowing Better attempts to present a balanced viewpoint on controversial, misunderstood topics. Much of the channel focuses on historical events, but it also covers religion, politics, and even scientific topics.

The law affects every aspect of your life, so it’s worth understanding how it works. LegalEagle gives you an “insider’s view” of the legal system, so that you can learn to think like a lawyer. I especially recommend his “Real Lawyer Reacts to…” videos.

City Beautiful

The founder of City Beautiful is a city planner, and he creates videos to educate people about topics such as transportation, land use planning, and urban design.

Second Thought

Second Thought explores questions worth thinking about using stick figures and poorly drawn animals.

It’s difficult to categorize Tom Scott’s channel, and that’s precisely what makes it so interesting to watch. In his “Things You Might Not Know” series, he explores unusual topics in science, geography, and pretty much anything else that interest him.

Meanwhile, his “Amazing Places” series will take you across the world to some of the most fascinating and bizarre spots on Earth. Expect to leave each video informed and awed.

Half as Interesting

From the creator of Wendover Productions, Half as Interesting examines random facts about geography and history in a short, bingeable format.

Suibhne makes animated history videos, with a particular focus on the macro-history of specific nations and cultures.

CGP Grey is a cryptic, intriguing channel of animated videos about technology, history, philosophy, politics, and a lot more.

Sam O’Nella Academy

Sam O’Nella’s channel takes a look at the darker, more disgusting sides of history, society, and agriculture.

Trains, planes, and boats…and the fascinating science and history behind them.

Knowing Better creates videos about history, government, and psychology, all with the aim of helping you be a more informed person.

The world is complicated, and PolyMatter aims to help you understand it just a little bit better.

Technicality

Alex Nickel creates videos about science, humanities, and everything else in the world that fascinates him.

Real Life Lore

Real Life Lore answers questions you never thought to ask, primarily in the areas of history, geography, economics, and science.

Healthcare Triage

Dr. Aaron Carroll explains healthcare policy, medical research, and answers a lot of other questions you may have about medicine, health, and healthcare.

Kento Bento

Kento Bento creates videos on “intriguing & thought-provoking Asiany topics, including stereotypes, history, culture & geography.”

Geography and politics can get really complicated. WonderWhy aims to help you understand them.

Answers with Joe

Joe Scott starts with viewer questions and comments in order to explore the funny, unique, but universal truths that give you a new perspective on the world.

Feature History

Feature History will teach you all about military history, despite the channel creator’s claim that they’re “wholly unqualified to teach it.”

Self-Improvement and Life Skills

Self-improvement is a topic we discuss a lot here on College Info Geek, so you know we have to feature some of our favorite channels in this area. The channels below won’t automatically improve your life—you still have to do the work yourself. But they will show you what steps you can take to make your life better.

Improvement Pill

Improvement Pill teaches ideas that help you change your life. Some videos focus on motivating or inspiring you, while others teach specific self-improvement concepts.

Better Ideas

Want to live a more effective life? Then this is a channel you should definitely check out. Better Ideas explores a mix of productivity and self-improvement topics, presented in an engaging, entertaining way.

Gentleman’s Gazette

The Gentleman’s Gazette produces some of the most consistently high-quality videos on YouTube about how to dress better and upgrade your style.

Matt D’Avella

Matt D’Avella makes videos about minimalism, filmmaking, and creativity. His film production background really shows through in the videos — the gorgeous filming and editing make them a treat to watch.

The School of Life

The School of Life works to foster emotional well-being by applying psychology, philosophy, and culture to everyday life.

Charisma on Command

This channel will teach you how to be more charismatic and confident so that you can form new relationships and improve the ones you already have.

Tim Ferriss

Best known for his book  The 4-Hour Workweek ,  Tim Ferriss also has a YouTube channel where he discusses self-improvement and health, as well as featuring frequent interviews with top performers in a variety of fields.

Primed helps you to improve yourself mentally, physically, and financially.

How to ADHD

Whether you have ADHD or know someone with ADHD and want to learn more about it, this channel is the place to go. You’ll find tips and tricks for living (and thriving) with an ADHD brain.

One of the best cooking channels on YouTube. If you can learn to cook food you actually like, then you’ll save a ton of money and end up maintaining a healthier diet.

Pro Home Cooks

Think that cooking your own food is too difficult and time-consuming? Pro Home Cooks challenges that belief with each of their videos. Whether it’s mastering the art of brewing kombucha or showing you how to eat for just $3 a day, this channel will show teach you to love cooking for yourself and others.

Cocktail Chemistry

If you’re of legal drinking age, then you’re probably tired of spending $10, $15, 0r even $20 for a drink at a cocktail bar or restaurant. That’s why I highly recommend Cocktail Chemistry, which will show you how to make outstanding drinks at home with just a few simple tools and ingredients.

Binging with Babish

Ever wonder what the foods from your favorite movies and TV shows would look like in real life? Binging with Babish aims to find out. Each week, Andrew Rea recreates a different dish from the wonderful world of media, all while teaching you cool cooking techniques.

I also recommend his series “Basics with Babish,” which goes over a variety of fundamental cooking skills and dishes.

Business, Money, and Entrepreneurship

You don’t have to major in business to get the benefits that come with studying it. These YouTube channels will teach you how to start (and grow) your own business, as well as how other businesses work (or fail).

Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the digital agency Vayner Media. He knows a thing or two about business, and he shares his insights on his YouTube channel. This is a great place to start if you want to launch your own business.

Business Casual

Business Casual examines the history of the companies and corporations that have shaped our world.

Pat Flynn teaches you how to grow your following and build a sustainable online business.

The Financial Diet

If personal finance makes you anxious, then this channel is your antidote. It will teach you everything you need to know about managing your money, even if you’re a total beginner.

Company Man

Curious why some companies are so successful, or why companies that used to be huge have faded into obscurity? Company Man explores the answers to these questions.

Start Watching, Never Stop Learning

I hope the list of channels in this article has shown you that YouTube can be a powerful tool for learning new things.

Of course, watching videos can only get you so far. To really learn new things, you also have to practice and apply them. For more information on how to do that, check out our guide to the Dreyfus Model of skill development .

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15 Best Educational YouTube Channels You Didn’t Know You Needed

What’s the first site you visit when you:

• either want to learn a new subject
• or more about a subject you’re passionate about?

If you’re anything like me, YouTube is the first website that comes to mind.

In this article, I’ll share the best educational YouTube channels covering various topics.

From science and technology to history and arts, there’s something for everyone.

By the way, I have my own YouTube channel with over 190,000 subscribers.

I know what makes a YouTube channel great – you can trust me to point you to the best ones for learning new things!

What Are the Best Educational Channels on YouTube?

Here are the best educational YouTube channels.

Over five million people have joined TheDadLab ‘s YouTube journey.

The creator dives into the fascinating world of child-centric educational experiments and crafting sessions..

He also dabbles in hands-on sensory play or creating art from mere sheets of paper.

TheDadLab excels at breaking down complex concepts into bite-sized, easy-to-understand activities.

The best part is that he uses common household materials, proving that science can be unbelievably fun when explored through playful experimentation.

The official Netflix Jr. channel is aimed at kids and features characters and content from Netflix shows/movies.

It has 16.6 million subscribers and over 2,000 uploaded videos.

Many educational videos feature songs, stories, and activities for preschool/early elementary-aged kids.

Popular uploads include full episodes, “Try Not to Laugh” compilations, sing-alongs, toy play videos, and trailers for new shows.

Study with Jess

Jessica Holsman stands out both online and onstage.

People flock to her channel for wisdom on organizing their days effectively and improving efficiency at work or home – all while keeping stress at bay.

With her videos, you’ll uncover proven methods to enhance studying efficiency, engage deeper with personal goals, and establish refreshing lifestyle patterns.

Jessica speaks directly to anyone who wants to juggle daily demands.

From boosting productivity to personal growth, entrepreneurship insights, or just plain old life hacks – Ali ‘s your go-to guy.

While the core content seems geared toward students and young professionals, he also offers some evergreen career and business advice that appeals to a broad audience.

Many video titles promise “evidence-based” or science-backed tips.

In his videos, he provides well-researched, practical advice to back up his claims.

In addition to the how-to style videos, he also gives peeks into personal life updates, book reviews, product reviews, and income reports.

For anyone eager to improve their life Ali also shares valuable lessons from his early achievements that hit home.

Imagine picking up a brand-new skill in record time. That’s what Mike Boyd shows you how to do.

It’s also why he’s considered one of the best YouTube channels in the educational space.

He shows his desire to teach people how to learn quickly by doing it himself.

Month after month, he throws himself into something completely different.

It could be scaling walls with nothing but his grip strength in rock climbing or strategizing moves on the chessboard.

Even better – have you ever watched someone make mistakes look like part of the fun?

That’s Mike for you – he learns out loud, crafting informative yet entertaining experiences along the way.

Self Publishing TV

Self Publishing TV is a channel dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, freelancers, coaches, and writers.

The video contents help these individuals go from a blank page to becoming bestselling authors in as little as 90 days.

You can kick-start your journey with fun writing exercises.

Then, you’ll get down to brass tacks with character creation tips and learn tricks for making the most out of novel-writing apps.

There’s also advice on pushing your book into readers’ hands via strategic marketing moves.

If you’ve ever wanted to self-publish, this is the channel for you.

Vsauce tackles the tough stuff—science mysteries, philosophical debates, mathematical puzzles.

He does it all in engaging videos that are as fun as they are brainy.

With an engaging mix (from solving perplexing riddles to revealing stunning optical tricks) Vsauce hooks viewers by making complex topics accessible and fun.

In addition to the main Vsauce channel, Vsauce2 and Vsauce3 channels cover additional content.

With every video, Vsauce manages to educate and entertain, urging us to question our reality.

Simple History

Simple History transforms complex history lessons into easily digestible bites.

The channel aims to “visualize the past, bringing history to life through animation.”

It has over 4.7 million subscribers and nearly 1,000 uploaded videos at the time I’m writing this.

Some recent popular video topics include PTSD from the Vietnam War, life inside medieval castles/tanks, famous assassinations, accidents in war, and unique military deceptions.

These videos really help make history engaging and accessible to a broad audience.

I would sum up Simple History as the channel where lively animation meets intriguing historic stories.

EnglishClass101

Is English not your first language?

If you want to improve your linguistic skills, EngishClass101 can become your compass.

They offer tailor-made lessons and cutting-edge resources designed around their subscribers’ needs.

They teach English by helping students live the language.

As a learner, you get word lists, flashy cards for memorizing vocabulary, and exercises.

If you want more, you can also visit their site.

Their site offers audio/video lessons, pronunciation practice tools, grammar explanations, and much more.

For those hungry young minds seeking adventure through learning, look no further than PBS KIDS .

This channel entertains with its range of educational videos.

It offers full-length videos and shows, brain-boosting games, and reviews must-have apps.

The channel even gives indispensable advice for those taking care of children.

This is practical advice teachers can implement to increase their young leader’s curiosity.

SmarterEveryday

When you visit SmarterEveryDay , get ready for a journey through science like no other.

The channel is filled with hands-on experiments, breathtaking slow-motion footage, and simple yet insightful breakdowns.

Every episode hosted by Destin Sanderson allows viewers to discover something they never knew.

Imagine a place where you can explore the vastness of space, understand complex engineering concepts, unravel biological mysteries, and get lost in the world of physics.

That’s what this channel offers.

Physics Girl

Over three million people have subscribed to watch Dianna Cowern talk about the mysteries of physics on her hit YouTube channel, Physics Girl .

For example, have you ever wondered about the magic behind gravity or what black holes are?

This place is your go-to for experimental adventures and insights into recent scientific wonders.

Her videos unpack phenomena such as rainbow formation, explain vortex rings, and simplify quantum physics concepts.

Whether you’re just getting started with physics or ready to tackle advanced concepts like an AP student, these videos have you covered.

Crash Course

CrashCourse is an incredibly popular educational YouTube channel.

They have over 15 million subscribers and 1,500 videos across various disciplines.

Their goal?

To open the doors wide to quality learning resources, making them available for free to all comers.

Their channel offers richly designed courses that cover biology and chemistry (along with explosive experiments), epic historical battles, and much more.

From bite-sized two-minute gems to full-on fifty-minute deep dives, this channel is the go-to spot for learners of all knowledge levels.

Khan Academy

If you want access to an educational goldmine with over 8 million fellow learners, Khan Academy is worth checking out.

This channel is packed with topics ranging from calculus problems to historical events.

They take big ideas apart and put them back together in short videos, engaging quizzes, and straightforward talk that gets straight to the point.

The secret sauce behind Khan Academy is its unwavering dedication to keeping education within reach.

To do this, they have a collection of resources that meets learners right where they are.

Every video they publish celebrates how opening doors to knowledge can transform student paths.

Want to get insider tips on acing your studies?

That’s what Sareena offers on Studyign .

Practical advice for boosting your productivity and snapshots from her own journey through college.

These videos are student life hacks wrapped in digital form.

Dive into a day with Sareena as she navigates through lectures on her laptop, hits the books hard, and tackles every college student’s share of bumps in one of her real-talk vlogs.

What truly shines about studying with Sareena is how down-to-earth and real she comes across.

Tackling online learning curves and graduate school applications?

She spills all, making no part of her experience a mystery.

Finding the Best Educational YouTube Channels

Finding the best YouTube channel for your education isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation.

Everyone has their unique way of learning and the best educational YouTube channels understand this.

As a result, these channels offer a bit of everything, ensuring a match for everyone’s learning style.

Let’s consider the various learning styles in terms of learning.

Visual Learners

For those who learn best through visual aids, plenty of channels use animation, simulations, demonstrations, and experiments.

These methods are great at showing complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.

Auditory Learners

Some people prefer to learn by listening.

If you find yourself lost in the vivid storytelling, gripped by a video’s clear-cut explanations and dynamic narration, chances are you are mainly this type of learner.

When looking for channels that suit auditory learners, pay attention to the quality of the audio and the presenter’s voice.

It can make a big difference in how well the information is absorbed.

Kinesthetic Learners

For those who learn best by doing, some channels encourage hands-on activities and practical applications.

Forget about just reading or listening.

These channels demonstrate that getting involved directly is often the best teacher.

As you keep your learning style in mind, you’ll be able to understand why some channels resonate with you (and others don’t).

Using The Right Search Strategies

By thinking outside the box when searching on YouTube, you’ll be able to find the educational resource that suits you the most.

Here are some ideas to get this done.

Use Keywords

One of the most effective ways to find educational content on YouTube is by using specific keywords in your searches.

For instance, if you’re interested in learning about history, try searching for “history documentaries ” or “ancient civilizations explained .”

If you want to improve your math skills, search for “calculus tutorials ” or “geometry lessons .”

Aspiring programmers can find helpful content by searching for “how to code for beginners” or “ programming tutorials for \[language\].”

By being specific in your search terms, you’ll be more likely to find channels that cater to your exact learning needs.

Another helpful search strategy combines your topic of interest with the words “explained” or “crash course.”

This will help you find YouTube videos that provide concise and informative overviews of various subjects.

For example, searching for “quantum physics explained ” or “philosophy crash course ” can lead you to channels that break down complex topics into easily digestible videos.

Educational Institutions

Don’t forget that many reputable educational institutions have their own YouTube channels.

These channels offer a wealth of high-quality educational content.

To find these channels, try searching for “\[University name\] lectures” or “\[Museum name\] online exhibits.”

Searching for “Harvard University lectures” or “The Smithsonian online exhibits” can lead you to channels filled with credible and informative content from some of the world’s leading educational institutions.

Imagine learning from the best minds in academia—professors, researchers, and even curators—all ready to spill their secrets on video channels tailored just for you.

This is all just a search query away.

Here are a few final tips to find the best educational YouTube channel for your needs.

Explore Playlists

When you find a channel that resonates with your learning style, don’t stop at just watching individual videos.

Many educational YouTube channels create carefully curated playlists that guide you through a specific topic – from start to finish.

Diving into these playlists might just give you an edge.

It’s almost like sitting through a full-blown course but with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Be a Discerning Viewer

With so much content out there, you need to be picky at the content you consume.

A smart move isn’t just checking out the content – it’s looking at a creator’s history to see if they’re legit.

Dive into their background, checking if they’re recognized experts, dedicated educators, or just profoundly passionate about the subject.

Creators who are transparent about their background and expertise are more likely to provide reliable information.

Also, it’s important not to overlook a channel’s “circle”.

If a channel is associated with reputable institutions like universities, museums, or scientific organizations, it’s a good sign that the content is credible and well-researched.

Pay Attention to the Comunity Engagement

Engaging with viewers also shows how much (or how little) a creator values community.

Peek into the comments section to see if the creator responds to their audience with answers that help and teach something new.

A creator who actively engages with their audience and fosters a positive learning community is more likely to be a credible source.

However, even with these credibility indicators, it’s always a good idea to fact-check the information presented.

This is even more so when dealing with sensitive or controversial topics.

YouTube isn’t just for fun videos.

It’s a powerful tool for learning new things in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand.

Why not pick one of the channels above and start learning a new skill?

After all, knowledge is just a click away.

Dive in, explore, and let these educational YouTube channels transform your learning experience.

Happy learning!

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20 Best Educational YouTube Channels to Watch in 2023

You might be looking for a place to learn or upgrade your skills. If you are one of those people, Youtube is just a suitable medium.

There are a lot of educational channels on youtube. They can help you learn anything from guitar skills, food preparation, and various technical courses like programming.

Most people don't know where to start and what to watch. In this article, you'll find a list of the best educational channels on Youtube. 

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20 Best Educational YouTube Channels

Edutopia was founded by the famous filmmaker George Lucas in 2007 to improve K-12 education. Even back in 2011, Lucas had believed in the future of EdTech. Edutopia was his way of moving in that direction.

Edutopia is an educational nonprofit that produces groundbreaking original content and broadcasts it to millions of K-12 educators, parents, and students. They're an active participant in how technology can impact education.

Education has evolved significantly in the last ten years, and Edutopia is there to tell what's working, what's not, and how you can help your students succeed.

This site offers a variety of videos on a wide range of topics, with a particular emphasis on project-based learning practices. It has more than 111K subscribers with over 23 Million views. 

Science is a subject we are all aware of, and about which many of us have strong opinions, but one in which few are experts.

Veritasium is a science channel created by Derek Muller that aims to change that with a series of exciting and accessible videos covering everything from the Higgs boson to why riding a roller coaster can make you need the toilet. 

While physics is the main topic covered, Muller also sprinkles chemistry and biology. So, you know about many science topics. 

The channel has been going since 2011, which means there's plenty to watch if you're new to it, and it's also well worth diving into the comments (which are often more interesting than the videos) or heading to the subreddit for extra discussion. 

You must have heard of Ted Talks, the TED-Ed project — TED's education initiative — makes short video lessons worth sharing, aimed at educators and students. It celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. 

Ted-Ed contains carefully curated educational videos fit for learning.  Their videos are original and creative because they work hard to make the best quality content.

Most of the videos show seamless collaborations between talented educators and animators.

The platform has a team of animators that bring educational content to life. It also allows teachers and students to take any TED Talk or YouTube video and create customized lesson plans around the topics discussed.

According to their use, viewers can share the lessons publicly or privately. TED-Ed is the future of learning. As of now, the channel has a whooping 16.6M subscribers. 

Anyone can watch their videos and learn exciting new stuff. 

AsapSCIENCE

AsapSCIENCE is a science education YouTube channel created by Mitchell Moffit and Greg Brown, science graduates from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. 

AsapSCIENCE is dedicated to answering the questions that you never get to ask in science class. The channel uploads videos weekly on Wednesdays featuring science, philosophy, and music.

Their goal for the channel was to create entertaining, easily digestible educational content. AsapSCIENCE's videos are typically two and five minutes long and feature humorous explanations of scientific topics such as procrastination or hangovers. 

SmarterEveryday

SmarterEveryday is one of Youtube's most popular educational channels. It's run by Destin Sandlin, a former rocket scientist and engineer who has more than 10.3 million subscribers.

Destin loves to teach others about science through his videos. He also loves to solve problems and uses his scientific knowledge to attempt some exciting things like how to get around the world in 80 days (or less) by only flying when the sun is rising and where it is always daylight above the clouds. 

The channel isn't just about science, however. It aims to make it fun and easy for anyone to learn about everything from the physics of space travel to how synesthesia works.

SmarterEveryday is part of a new wave of scientific YouTube channels that have become popular in recent years.

It's not hard to see why SmarterEveryday and its peers have taken off: They're entertaining and make complicated things easy to understand.

C.G.P. Grey

CGP Grey is an educational YouTube channel aimed at adults. The videos are well-produced and often quite funny, with a British style of humor.

Unlike some other educational media, CGP Grey does not strive to be entertaining for its own sake. Instead, it finds ways to make the information entertaining.

The videos generally focus on a single topic to cover various disciplines. Some have a slightly geeky theme, such as one about the official state sport of Maryland.

Others discuss more pragmatic topics like how to manage email.

Many of the videos are animated using graphics or simple animations that help to explain the concept being discussed in the video.

This is particularly helpful for complex topics that would be difficult to visualize without animation or graphic representation.

National Geographic

National Geographic is a long-running, well-respected, educational publication. 

They have been educating people about geography and nature for 100+ years — making it so much more than just the magazine.

National Geographic is also an educational YouTube channel, with dozens of videos designed to give you an exciting look at some of the world's most wondrous places.

Not just that, teachers can also use these videos. 

The National Geographic YouTube channel features nature, science, travel, and culture videos. These videos are great for researching or just learning about new things.

National Geographic provides the highest quality of video and content to be used in the classroom. You can find hundreds of videos on different topics, from penguins in Antarctica to the tigers in India.

You can find fantastic footage that is a joy to watch and be highly educational. The videos also come with quizzes and activities for use in the classroom.

It was created by Sergei for his kids Alex and Max, but it has gained a much wider audience. The creators are Russian bloggers who started the project in 2013.

The project's goal is to educate and entertain children with the help of simple things from everyday life

The DadLab videos can be divided into two categories:

• Videos where a dad shows how to do something fun and exciting using simple materials that you can find at home;
• Videos where a dad reads a book and adds some action.

The DadLab is an educational Youtube channel that shows parents how to have fun while doing cool science experiments. The DadLab has quickly gained much traction; it boasts more than 4.75 million subscribers. Its videos have been watched more than 100 million times! 

Netflix Jr is a YouTube channel, putting it far outside the educational software we usually review here. 

It's aimed at children under the age of five, and it's all about learning to count, the alphabet, and other things that preschoolers can benefit from.

The website is straightforward, with each video posted on its page. The videos are short and to the point, which is great for short attention spans.

They're not too loud or annoying, either. Kids can watch these videos as often as they want, and parents can feel good about it because they're educational!

The PBS Kids YouTube channel is a treasure trove of educational videos for kids. With clips from favorite shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, and Sesame Street, this channel has enough fun for the entire family.

PBS is bringing the schoolhouse-feel with its new LearningMedia site. The network offers more than 28,000 free videos, games, lesson plans, and pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers.

PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to learn new ideas and new worlds entertainingly. 

The effort is part of a partnership between PBS and the Department of Education in 2010.

Mindful Kids

Mindful Kids is an Educational Youtube channel run by Britt Mari and Kenneth. They share calm but fun content related to early childhood education. Both the creators have a degree in psychology and are deeply interested in creating entertaining, educational content suitable for all ages.

Their videos focus on developing viewers' social, emotional, and cognitive skills and fostering creativity. These are all aspects of a person's personality that you can significantly enhance with education.

Mindful Kids is the first educational and mindfulness YouTube channel for children in the UK.

It teaches kids mindfulness, which is the ability to be present and notice what’s going on inside and around you without judging it or getting caught up in it.

The channel features a series of fun, engaging videos that encourage children to pay attention to their bodies and environment through stories, games, and calming activities.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is an educational Youtube channel that offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard.

Sal Khan launched the Khan Academy in 2006, intending to create a set of online tools that help educate students.

The organization produces short lessons in the form of videos. Its website also includes supplementary practice exercises and materials for educators.

The Khan Academy is mainly used as an educational tool for children between kindergarten through high school.

It can also be used by anyone who wants to improve their mathematical, scientific, humanities, and test-prep skills. 

If you’re looking to self-study a topic or need extra help in a particular class, Khan Academy might be the perfect resource. They also have practice problems and quizzes to test your knowledge.

Simple History

Simple History is an Educational Youtube channel with a straightforward explanation of history. The channel's creator is a man known as "Daniel Turner," who is very passionate about making history fast and fun.

His passion for historical events has been shown through the videos he created, and he got a lot of positive feedback from his viewers.

Daniel's first video was "WW1 In Color," which had 21 million views, then he continued with many more videos on WW2 In 1, Roman Empire, American Civil War, and many more.

The most popular video on the channel is called "World War 1 Explained", which is a 15-minute long video that explains everything you need to know about World War 1 understandably.

Simple History has over 3.8 million subscribers.

This channel keeps growing every day, and it's getting more popular because it's getting more enjoyable for people to understand historical events by watching simple animated videos instead of reading books.

Busy Beavers

Busy Beavers is an Educational YouTube channel aimed at English-speaking children worldwide. The channel is based in Brooklyn, New York City, founded by Dave Martin. 

The channel's videos are designed to teach English as a second language to young children through songs, games, and stories, using the 'total physical response' method of teaching (having students respond physically to what they hear). 

The channel is aimed at children under the age of 6 and features dozens of videos around three minutes long that teach basic English vocabulary.

One video teaches colors; another teaches shapes; a third counts down from 10 to 1, and so on.

The videos are usually accompanied by a catchy song and brightly colored animations, including marching beavers.

Since its inception in 2007, the channel has amassed 2.95 million subscribers. The Busy Beavers song "Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream" was featured in a Super Bowl commercial in 2017 featuring Bill Nye!

Big Think is a YouTube channel that aims to answer life's biggest questions. It has over 3.69 Million subscribers, and its videos have been viewed many million times.

BigThink.com showcased the ideas of newsmakers and thought leaders in science, technology, economics, politics, and culture.

With an ethos of "Ideas worth spreading," Big Think is a global platform where experts engage with new ideas and discoveries every day, sharing their perspectives on science, health care, energy, humanities, business, and international relations. 

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The channel is committed to delivering high-quality content that engages and educates our diverse, curious minds.

Expertvillage

ExpertVillage is an extensive video library of how-to videos. In other words, the purpose of ExpertVillage is to provide the internet with easy-to-follow instructional videos.

It covers a wide range of topics, from expert advice to DIY tutorials.The ExpertVillage YouTube channel is owned by Demand Media and was launched in 2006.

The channel currently has over 3.56 million subscribers.

ExpertVillage features how-to videos on a wide range of topics, including cooking, sports, arts & crafts, photography, health & fitness, beauty & makeup, home improvement & repair, technology, music & instruments, and automotive.

Scishow is a YouTube channel that is part of the HowCast network. It's a channel dedicated to science-related stuff, and many of its videos are on educational topics.

It's an excellent resource for those looking to learn something new.

It covers science and medicine topics, including biology, chemistry, and physics. There are videos on scientific topics like space travel and astrophysics explaining how various things work or function.

The Scishow channel also covers more practical topics, such as cooking and food preparation.

This can be helpful when you need to cook something but don't have time to research it first or if you want some tips on how to prepare certain foods more efficiently.

Numberphile

Numberphile is a YouTube channel devoted to all things numbers.  It is run by Brady Haran and features mainly the University of Nottingham mathematician, Dr. James Grime.

The channel has garnered over 4.07 million subscribers as of now. Videos are presented by Dr. Brady Haran and other "number-loving" contributors.

He launched the channel in 2011 to accompany Brady's other educational channels, such as Periodic Videos, Sixty Symbols, Deep Sky Videos, and Computerphile.

Brady made a series of videos about Prime Numbers with mathematician Dr. James Grime. It was an instant hit, so they made more videos on other mathematical topics.

Haran interviews mathematicians on infinity prime numbers to imaginary numbers. And here's the thing: They're surprisingly entertaining and engaging!

The secret is that every episode has a hook — something that grabs you right away — whether it's asking "What's your favorite number?" or explaining how scientists are using math to predict the next zombie outbreak.

Minute Physics

MinutePhysics is a YouTube channel created by Henry Reich in 2010. According to Reich, the channel is intended to be a quick and easy way of conveying "to anyone, anywhere, some of the most beautiful things we know about the world."

The channel's videos are typically animated. You can watch its videos, which often feature hand-drawn illustrations of simple animation. The videos vary in length, but many are written around a loose theme of delivering scientific knowledge within 5 minutes.

In addition to its videos on physics, the channel also creates videos on related science topics such as astronomy, climate change, biology, and math. Videos are also posted explaining myths and misconceptions around science.

Vox is a general interest news site for the 21st century. It was launched by Ezra Klein, Matthew Yglesias, and Melissa Bell and is noted for its concept of explanatory journalism.

Its mission is simple: Explain the news. Politics, public policy, world affairs, pop culture, science, business, food, sports, etc.

The channel's goal is to move people from curiosity to understanding.

Vox’s videos simplify the news and empower viewers with context and analysis.

They offer a fresh perspective on stories that everyone is talking about — and stories you didn’t know you should be talking about. 

FAQs: Best educational youtube channels

What is the most viewed educational video on youtube.

The most viewed educational video on Youtube is a self-education video titled "The Life-Changing Self-Education Video By Sandeep Maheshwari," with 55 Million views as of April 2022. 

Which YouTube channel is best for education?

Different channels have various themes and goals. But the best Youtube channel for traditional education is Khan Academy. It is also one of the oldest and best Youtube channels. 

How do you grow an educational YouTube channel?

If you are good at something and want to share your knowledge with the world, you can create a Youtube channel. But you can’t expect to become viral overnight. You need dedication, planning, and patience to grow a Youtube channel. You can also use education video makers to help you get started quickly.

Here are some tips on how to create an educational YouTube channel and make it grow:

• Come up with a great YouTube channel name
• Choose a theme for your videos
• Target your audience
• Research keywords related to your niche
• Learn how to make an attractive thumbnail for your video
• Create an engaging opening for your video that draws viewers in immediately
• Create an ending that encourages them to subscribe and share the video with other

How many YouTube videos are educational?

Most of the content on Youtube is educational. According to Pew Research ,  51% of viewers use Youtube to learn about things they haven’t done before. 

What are the best educational youtube channels for toddlers?

Some of the best youtube channels for toddlers are KidsTV123, KidsABC123, Noodle and Doodle, Chloe's Closet, Mother Goose Club, GiggleBellies Super Simple Songs, etc. 

What are the best educational youtube channels for preschoolers?

The best youtube channels for preschoolers are The Magic School Bus, Thomas & Friends, The Adventures Of Chuck And Friends, etc.

What are the best educational youtube channels for kindergarten?

One of the most popular children's channels globally, ChuChu TV is full of catchy nursery songs stuck in your head all day. The channel has a wide variety of content, including fun songs like "Miss Polly Had a Dolly," "Little Bunny Foo Foo," and more. The videos also teach kids numbers and letters while being informative and entertaining.

What are the best educational youtube channels for elementary school?

It depends on what subject you are interested in. For example, if you are looking for math, Khan Academy is an excellent place to start. If you want something more general and age-appropriate, we recommend Crash Course or Sci Show Kids.

What are the best educational youtube channels for adults? ‍

There are several excellent educational youtube channels for adults. The best ones are Khan Academy, Crash Course, TED-Ed, CGP Grey, Veritasium, etc.

Conclusion: Best educational youtube channels

People are increasingly turning to the Internet for their educational needs, and YouTube is vital. You can find a video on everything imaginable, which has allowed people worldwide to learn about topics that may otherwise have been out of their reach.

Thanks to these educational channels online, you can finally learn the things you've wanted to know but never had the time or money to pursue. So, if you're wondering how to improve your knowledge, don't forget to search YouTube.

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The 25 Best Educational YouTube Channels for Kids

Between years of pandemic disruptions and modern elementary education’s increased dependence on screen time, online learning videos are more popular than ever. Family Education took a closer look, searching for kid-friendly YouTube channels that offered engaging educational content for kids ranging from kindergarten to junior high.

Based on our perusal of subscriber count and content quality, creativity, and diversity, here are some of the best educational YouTube channels for 2024's kids. Some of these selections spotlight evergreen channels curating high-quality content that can be reused again and again, including in the classroom. Other picks made the list for their high viewerships and regular updates of fresh, engaging learning videos. We've included recommended viewing ages wherever possible, marking which channels are the most little-kid-friendly and which are most likely to excite older kids.

The types of educational content represented include phonics, math, reading, American history, world history, digital literacy, media criticism, science, music, bilingual learning practice, and physical fitness.

1. Bright Side - 44.5M subscribers

Bright Side doesn't list a target audience age range, instead adopting a mission of "inspiration, creativity, [and] wonder." Perhaps its best descriptor is interesting, as in, there is always something randomly interesting to watch here. Interspersed with riddles and brain teasers are various science and psychology factoids. If you've ever wondered what could happen if a baseball smacked into the International Space Station at light speed, or how to survive in a black hole, Bright Side is your kind of place. Best for older kids and teens.

2. Kid's Learning Tube - 1.98M subscribers

Kid's Learning Tube is a treasure trove of educational videos, each of which focuses on a single topic. From Earth Day to vegetables to anxiety, Kids Learning Tube combines original sing-along educational songs with animation for a fun learning environment. Playlist categories include "Earth Science," "Famous Inventors," "Motivational Songs for Kids," and much more.

3. TED-Ed - 19.5M subscribers

Does time exist? Why do cities need trees? Why isn't the world covered in poop? TED-Ed , home of the signature TED talks, answers these and many more burning childhood questions in beautifully animated videos. Search the playlists for subjects such as "Love" or "Superhero Science," and look for TED-Ed's multi-episode series, including There's a Poem for That and Think Like a Coder .

While most preteens will love this channel, many of the videos are appropriate for younger kids, as well.

4. Netflix Jr. - 15.9M subscribers

It might seem strange to shout out Netflix, but they provide some of the most popular children's educational shows being made today in their programming package: StoryBots, Octonauts, and Ada Twist, Scientist, for starters. On Netflix Jr. , you can join the StoryBots as they explain how a cold virus spreads, or follow Dottie Culpepper as she shows students how to become a ranger. There's even a seven-minute workout video that will keep the kids entertained while Mom exercises.

​Netflix Jr. is a great channel for kids from Pre-K to second grade, but some of these videos might also appeal to third- and fourth-graders.​

5. SciShow Kids - 1.09M subscribers

In SciShow Kids , host Jessi and her rat robot companion, Squeaks, show kids how to discover the answers to their most urgent questions. "Why Do Planes Leave White Streaks in the Sky?" and "How Do Temporary Tattoos Work?" are among the sample offerings. SciShow Kids is best for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.

6. BrainPOP - 188K subscribers

BrainPOP's animated video curriculum is meant to engage curious kids on a slew of subjects, from engineering to Emily Dickinson while supporting educators and boosting achievement. For kids in K-3, there's BrainPOP Jr., and for kids in grades 4 and up, BrainPOP and BrainPOP Espanol.

7. Art for Kids Hub -  7.79M subscribers

Rob, a dad of four, uploads new art lessons for elementary school-aged kids to the Art for Kids Hub YouTube Channel every week. If you want even more art ideas, there's an app for that. Off YouTube, the Art for Kids Hub family sells how-to ebooks and makes supply recommendations via their own website.

8. Cosmic Kids Yoga - 1.53M subscribers

On the Cosmic Kids Yoga channel, follow Jaime through kid-approved yoga workouts and stories they love ( Frozen , Moana , Trolls , Minecraft , Star Wars ). There are also relaxation guides and exercises separated by age group. Cosmic Kids Yoga is a great fitness resource for kids in Pre-K through sixth grade.

9. Nat Geo Kids - 1.05M subscribers

The official spot for National Geographic's flagship children's magazine, the Nat Geo Kids Youtube channel is great for kids of all ages. Subchannels include Things You Wanna Know, Party Animals (animal bloopers), and contenders for the Best Job Ever. Keep it going with the Explorer Academy series of very short (typically under five minutes) learning videos examining everything from underwater aliens to cave drawings.

10. Khan Academy Kids -  203K subscribers

The online counterpart to the popular Khan Academy app, Khan Academy Kids is designed for toddlers through early elementary school. while some of the main channel videos are meant for parents or teachers, Khan Academy's Circle Time playlist features stories and activities on Mondays.

11. Ryan’s World - 36.3M subscribers

Created by Ryan Kaji and family, Ryan's World is a child-led kids education and entertainment channel with roots in toy reviews that, according to its parent company, Sunlight Entertainment , has grown into an eight-channel media empire with more than two dozen staff animators, videographers, and other digital media professionals. There's a little sifting to be done to find the most educational videos because the channel still includes a lot of toy-themed content, but the core Ryan's World YouTube channel does incorporate science experiments, simple chemistry, animal world facts, and interviews with scientists. Learn about space travel as Ryan explores the Mars Rover and the Milky Way; then try earthly travel as Ryan attempts horseback riding, skiing, and snorkeling.

The online learning portion of the content is fun and informative, but the interview language is not always little kid-friendly, so older kids (third to sixth grade) will probably find the educational video interviews on Ryan's World more enjoyable.

12. PBS Kids  - 2.26M subscribers

On PBS Kids , catch clips and even full episodes from some of public broadcasting's most popular and diverse educational children's programming: Arthur , Molly of Denali , Alma's Way , Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood , and much more. Join story read-alongs from popular character actors and find special features such as Black History Month videos on the subchannels. Most of the web offerings are best for kids 5-10.

13. FreeSchool  - 738K subscribers

Another great channel for evergreen homeschool lessons, FreeSchool calls itself a "safe and friendly place to expose children to famous art, classical music, children's literature, and natural science." Sample lessons include individualized letter lessons, constellations, and fun facts educational videos about interesting or famous places. Kids from about kindergarten through fourth grade will find FreeSchool's video lessons most interesting.

14. Homeschool Pop  - 1.2M subscribers

The "pop" in Homeschool Pop refers to its homeschool dad creator, according to their bio page. Stop here for Spanish learning videos, animal facts, history snippets, and math pointers. Most of their educational videos are under 10 minutes, but some are over an hour. While some of the science and bilingual content may appeal to older kids, this channel is best suited for kindergarten through second grade.

15. Socratica Kids - 155K subscribers

Funded by the Socratica Foundation, the Socratica Kids channel is best for preschoolers through second grade. It's all up to the puppets--muppets?--here as the on-screen hosts presenting everything from counting and phonics to science and stories. The channel has been sitting without new videos for a while, but it's great evergreen educational material.

16. 16. Hoffman Academy - 232K subscribers

Get oodles of fun, funny, free music lessons. A longtime favorite within homeschool circles, Hoffman Academy provides memorable, easy-to-follow piano instruction for school kids of any age. Adult beginners can try it too! Lessons cover music theory, composition, and pitch as well as piano and keyboard fundamentals.

17. Rock 'N Learn - 2.23M subscribers

Aimed at toddlers up through fifth grade, Rock 'N Learn's best online learning video offerings are its beginner second language videos. There are primers for French, Spanish, and conversational Korean. Younger kids benefit from English phonics along with sight word and digraph practice. Older kids can try multiplication rap or study fractions in addition to practicing a new language.

18. Crash Course Kids - 787K subscribers

A science channel with a special emphasis on fifth-grade studies, Crash Course Kids has been static for a couple of years but boasts a plethora of evergreen kid-friendly content. Online learners can study gravity, food chains, Newtonian fluids, and more. Best for 9- to 12-year-olds.

19. Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel - 4.26M subscribers

For the kinetic learners in your household, Jack Hartmann's Kids Music Channel is a refreshing treat. It's all about connecting music and factual concepts with movement. Of course, you'd expect to find dance and exercise videos here, and you'd be right. Keep going with educational songs featuring counting challenges, alphabet letters, and sight word memorizations. Find calendar tips and holiday music too. Best for kindergarten through second.

20. The Kennedy Center - 796K subscribers

Stop in at The Kennedy Center's YouTube page for Lunch Doodles and story readings by beloved children's author Mo Willems. Use the #MoLunchDoodles hashtag to search for the full list. For older kids and teens, stick around for high-quality music and performing arts videos.

21. Mystery Science - 801K subscribers

Designed for elementary teachers, Mystery Science produces brief videos (under 10 minutes) answering children's tech and science questions, such as "Could you make a real lightsaber?" and "Can my pet understand what I'm saying?" Cofounded by science teacher Doug Peltz , the channel was picked up by Discovery Education in Fall 2020.

22. Highlights Kids - 28.2K subscribers

Compared to some others on this list, Highlights Kids has been flying a little under the radar and isn't updated as frequently. Like its classic parent magazine, the Highlights Kids channel is for children 6-12 and it includes jokes, activities, and recipes. "Hidden Pictures" puzzles, a longtime feature of the magazine, are here, too. Find poems, songs, stories, or letters from other kids; make a mask, and binge the Ever Wonder? subchannel to see how cheese is made.

23. ASAP Science - 10.5M subscribers

How do you talk to people about climate change? Can hydroxychloroquine cure Covid-19? Could you generate electricity with a bicycle? ASAP Science answers these and many, many more in a hilarious fashion. With content that covers drugs, dieting, sustainability, the Covid pandemic, and even sex ed, there's engaging information here for tweens and teens as well as younger kids. The Toronto-based channel by Mitchell Moffitt and Gregory Brown runs under the tagline, "Making science make sense."

Shut It Off ASAP , which bills itself as "a new show about using science for self-reliance," premiered on October 26, 2023.

24. Common Sense Education - 100K subscribers

Another channel aimed at classrooms, Common Sense Education provides digital literacy and digital citizenship content for grades K-12. Teen topics include social media, sexting, and online pressures; videos for younger kids explore boundary setting, personal versus private information, and internet safety.

25. Learn Bright - 420K subscribers

Need a quick overview of Newton’s laws of motion? How about a primer on adjectives, some simple multiplication, or a rundown on the Declaration of Independence? Learn Bright has you covered with short, straightforward videos ranging from history and geography to basic English and math. Best for kids in grades 1-4.

Educational Videos for Kids

Educational videos for kids present a colorful and dynamic avenue for young minds to explore new concepts and absorb information. These videos often utilize animation, catchy tunes, and friendly characters to engage children, making the learning process enjoyable and memorable. Through such visual storytelling, children can learn about everything from the alphabet and basic math to science and social studies, often without even realizing they are being taught.

With so many great options for curious kids available, your family is sure to find a new favorite YouTube channel to binge-watch in 2024. Which one will you try next?

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• ryans.world. Ryans World. 2023. https://ryans.world/about/
• mystery.org. Building the Internet for Children. 2023. https://about.mystery.org/founders-profile
• discoveryeducation.com. Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science. 2020. https://www.discoveryeducation.com/details/discovery-education-acquires-mystery-science/

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Whether you're stuck inside with your kids on a rainy day or need a few moments of peace without turning on the TV, YouTube has a wealth of educational channels designed to keep your children entertained while learning.

We looked at the best educational YouTube channels available for children and evaluated each according to engagement, content, quality, and appeal. Most of these channels cater to middle school and younger kids, but some have content suitable for high school students, as well.

If you're looking for fun, interactive, and enriching material to enhance your children's screen time, here are our picks for the 21 best educational YouTube channels for kids.

Best Educational YouTube Channel: Kids Learning Tube

There's a new learning video every week.

Videos for every level of learning, from preschool through middle school.

Each video has only one concept.

Bright, fun, and engaging content.

Older kids might be left wanting to learn more.

Kids Learning Tube is a treasure trove of educational videos, each of which focuses on a single topic. From Earth Day to vegetables to anxiety, Kids Learning Tube educates children through original sing-along songs and animation, creating a fun and unique approach to learning.

Kids Learning Tube currently has more than 140 videos in its library and more than 163,000 subscribers. Select the Playlists tab to find groups of curated videos according to categories such as Earth Science, Famous Inventors, Motivational Songs for Kids, and much more.

With praise from parents and teachers alike, Kids Learning Tube is a must-stop channel and an amazing resource for families.

Best YouTube Channel for Inquisitive Kids: TED-Ed

​Answers off-the-wall questions asked by the most curious kids.

Fascinating content covers a range of topics, perfect for general learning. 

There's a website with further learning activities for each video. 

Suggests a topic if your child poses a question you can't answer.

Topics covered can be pretty random. 

Does time exist? Why do cities need trees? Why isn't the world covered in poop? TED-Ed answers these and many more burning questions that only a child can ask. The videos are well-produced, engaging, and beautifully animated, and you'll find yourself sitting along with your child and absorbing the fascinating information.

Along with videos that address a single topic, the TED-Ed playlists group videos according to subjects, such as Love and Superhero Science. TED-Ed also has multi-episode series, such as There's a Poem for That and Think Like a Coder .

While most preteens will love this channel, many of the videos are appropriate for younger kids, as well. 

Best Educational YouTube Channel for Older Kids: Crash Course

Outstanding resource for middle school and high school students.

Topics are broken into easy-to-understand, 15-minute chunks of knowledge.

Kids with voracious appetites for learning will find new doors of inquiry.

Well-produced and expertly explained.

Many topics would be of interest to younger kids, but the delivery is definitely geared toward older kids.

Crash Course began as a way to teach kids history and biology but soon grew to include chemistry, literature, psychology, physics, media literacy, and more. The hosts are knowledgable and engaging, explaining complex topics in simple terms but never talking down to their audience.

Learning playlists for older students include a series of videos in partnership with Arizona State University to teach both the subtle and specific elements of being a good writer.

Artificial intelligence, navigating digital information, and engineering are a few topics students can dive into with this excellent learning resource.

Best Kids' Educational YouTube Channel: Free School

Videos are informative and expertly produced.

Videos answer questions and anticipate a child's next questions.

Large variety of topics.

Some videos only touch on topics superficially.

Free School calls itself a safe, friendly place to introduce children to famous art, classical music, children's literature, and natural science in an engaging, accessible way. Browse through biography, history, geology, oceanography, and mythology videos, or check out playlists grouped by subjects like Presidents of Mt. Rushmore, Learn About the Moon, Solar System Tour, and much more.

Free School's excellent, engaging videos are geared toward children in grades three through six, but both older and younger kids can find content that appeals to them.

Best Comprehensive Educational YouTube Channel: Homeschool Pop

Videos are organized by subject and grade.

New videos are uploaded several times a month.

Holiday videos could be expanded to include non-Christian holidays (for example, Hannukah) and federal holidays.

Geared toward elementary-aged students, Homeschool Pop's animated videos expertly cover a wide range of topics, including Christopher Columbus, Elephants, Facts About the Human Nose, U.S. States, and more. Videos are organized by subject and grade, making it easy to find a topic you want to learn about, and playlists are a helpful tool for in-depth learning on a subject.

Whether you homeschool or not, Homeschool Pop videos are an excellent and entertaining resource.

These videos are great for kids from kindergarten to about fourth grade, but younger kids with keen curiosity will love these too.

Best Early Childhood Learning YouTube Channel: Netflix Jr.

Catchy songs in videos that teach a variety of concepts.

Videos are funny.

Parents may wish to preview videos. Some humor may not be appropriate for all families.

Netflix Jr. offers a variety of videos featuring the channel's favorite characters, including the StoryBots and the Super Monsters. Join the StoryBots as they guide you through how a cold virus spreads, or follow along with Dottie Culpepper as she shows students how to become a ranger. There's even a seven-minute workout video that will keep the kids entertained while Mom exercises.

Netflix Jr. is a great channel for kids from Pre-K to second grade. Some of these videos might also appeal to third and fourth graders.

Best Educational YouTube Channel for Middle School and Older: Khan Academy

Good overview of subject matter beyond what's in grade-level books.

Explains difficult topics in mathematics and science. 

Videos aren't flashy, which may make this channel unappealing to some kids.

​​Khan Academy provides a nice overview of subjects beyond what's in grade-level books, helping to break down difficult topics in mathematics and science, including cellular respiration, energy and enzymes, and more. There's also SAT prep, and videos on the arts and humanities.

While there are some videos dedicated to younger kids, Khan Academy is best for middle school and high school students.

Best YouTube Channel for Elementary Aged Kids: National Geographic Kids

Great nature footage.

Videos are very well produced. 

Videos tend to be short and not too in-depth.

National Geographic Kids wants to help children explore the world through its fun, often wacky, videos. Whether your child wants to learn about venomous animals or try an experiment involving baking soda, you'll find excellent, engaging material.

Investigate oceans, the desert, and outer space with the Explorer Academy series, or join Barbie's adventures as she encourages imagination, expression, and discovery through play. 

National Geographic Kids is best for kindergarten through fifth-grade students, though some older and younger kids will also enjoy many of these videos.

Best Educational YouTube Channel for Girls: Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

Highlights strong women doing great things.

Boys will also get a lot out of this material.

Videos aren't uploaded on a regular basis. 

Founded by artist Amy Poehler and producer Meredith Walker, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls organization is dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves, with an emphasis on intelligence and imagination over fitting in.

This YouTube channel houses a host of shows, including  Making Math Fun with Danica McKellar  and  Women We Love . Other subjects include composting, voting, getting involved in your community, and much more.

While this channel is a must for elementary and middle-school girls, boys will also get a lot out of this material.

Best Science YouTube Channel: It's Okay to Be Smart

Host Joe Hanson is engaging.

Science is presented accurately and simply.

Videos have a reference list.

The illustrations help keep kids engaged with the content.

Sometimes videos aren't published weekly, as advertised.

Part science magazine, part science instruction, this YouTube channel is perfect for tweens and teens who want to know more about diverse topics such as How an Igloo Keeps You Warm and Why Are Babies So Unsmart?

Host Joe Hanson is engaging and entertaining and never condescending as he breaks down complicated information into easily digestible chunks.

Best Kids' General Science YouTube Channel: Crash Course Kids

Complex topics are explained in simple videos with fun illustrations.

Great match for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade. 

No new videos are being uploaded.

Crash Course Kids is an excellent science resource for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade. It's a great place to start when introducing children to new scientific topics.

Videos tackle the food chain, engineering, success, weather, and many more subjects. No new videos have been added to this site in a while, but the information there is still valuable.

Best Science YouTube Channel for Kids: Peekaboo Kidz

A new video tackling a new scientific topic each week.

Dr. Binocs brings science to life.

Playlists aren't as thorough as they could be.

Peekaboo Kidz videos feature Dr. Binocs, an engaging character who guides kids through science subjects such as vaccines, the immune system, carnivorous plants, and more. While these videos cater to elementary school kids, the channel also has nursery rhymes and alphabet songs for younger siblings. 

Best Science Channel on YouTube: SciShow Kids

New videos are uploaded every Tuesday and Thursday. 

Squeaks character helps draw in younger kids. 

Host Jessi's experiments are engaging.

The info is delivered quickly. Kids may want to watch videos twice.

In SciShow Kids, host Jessi and her rat robot companion, Squeaks, explain, experiment, and show kids how to arrive at the answers to burning questions, such as Why Do Planes Leave White Streaks in the Sky? and How Do Temporary Tattoos Work?

These videos are best for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Best Science Museum YouTube Channel: The Brain Scoop

Shares strange and fascinating specimens.

Learn a lot of random facts.

Some videos may not be appropriate for children who are squeamish.

The Brain Scoop is a YouTube channel put together by Chicago's Field Museum. It houses fascinating videos that are great for tweens and older kids. Videos look at subjects as diverse as why King Tut had a flat head and introduce strange critters such as the camel spider.

Best Kids' Physics YouTube Channel: Minute Physics

Videos are well-illustrated and well-narrated.

Complex topics explained are easily understood.

Video uploads aren't predictable.

MinutePhysics is a fantastic YouTube channel focused on teaching kids about physics, explaining topics like antimatter, gravity, the periodic table, and much more.

This channel is best suited for kids who are in third through sixth grade, but younger kids will also enjoy some of the simpler videos.

Best YouTube Channel That Makes Math Fun: Mike Likes Science

Informative and fun videos.

Music makes science more appealing.

The songs are very catchy. Be prepared for earworms.

Mike Wilson uses his rap lyrics to teach kids about science and math in these science-inspired music videos. Enjoy Always Be Coding , How to Find Water Bears , Why You Shouldn't Wash Your Jeans , and other unbelievably catchy and entertaining music videos.

These videos are geared to preteens and older students, but anyone who likes a catchy beat will learn from and enjoy this material. 

Best Maths YouTube Channel: Mr. DeMaio

Mr. DeMaio makes kids laugh while they're learning.

Great delivery helps kids retain the information.

Parents may want to review videos to see if Mr. Demaio's humor is a fit for their family.

Mr. DeMaio offers a new, fun, and hilarious way to learn an assortment of subjects ranging from multiplication to the planets in the solar system. Mr. DeMaio and his goofy puppet sidekick present and explain entertaining topics such as Tornado Facts for Kids, Black Holes Explained for Kids, and Carnivorous Plant Facts.

Mr. DeMaio's educational YouTube channel is best for second through fifth-grade students.

Best Middle School Maths Channel: Mathantics

The website has supplementary exercises to help kids solidify the information they learned.

Visual aids in the videos can be a little distracting.

​Mathantics is both a YouTube channel and a supplemental math website that aims to help kids with their mathematics stumbling blocks. Video subjects include fractions, percentages, probabilities, geometry, algebra, statistics, and more.

Mathantics is best for kids starting at about fourth grade and continuing through middle school. 

Best Pre-K-2nd Grade Maths YouTube Channel: Math & Learning Videos 4 Kids

Great resource for seeing math in action. 

Alphabet and phonemic awareness videos in the mix. 

Animation isn't as good as it could be. 

When kids need help with math and early learning concepts, Math & Learning Videos 4 Kids is a great educational resource with 3-D animated videos that make learning fun. The videos are categorized by grade, making it easy to find the concepts your child wants to work on.

Video topics include time, addition, subtraction, division, counting, and much more.

These videos are geared toward kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Best Social Sciences YouTube Channel for Kids: SoulPancake

Broaches topics others might not be willing to cover. 

Presentation is frank and honest.

Parents may want to monitor content to see if it's a fit for their family.

SoulPancake's mission is to open minds and hearts by joyfully exploring and celebrating the many ways humans seek connection, love, hope, truth, and purpose. The YouTube channel, founded by Rainn Wilson of The Office , delivers a host of shows that mostly focus on the social sciences, including history, philosophy, and psychology.

The channel explores some topics your child won't see anywhere else, such as people in recovery sharing how they got sober, what incarcerated women in prison are like, and the experiences of suicide survivors. All the content is delivered in a mature, joyful, and positive way.

This channel is appropriate for third grade and up, but parents should monitor content to make sure they and their children are comfortable with it.

Best Digital Citizenship YouTube Channel: Common Sense Education

Education suggestions for parents and teachers.

Information for kids about safety and privacy online.

Links to lesson plans for videos.

Videos for kids are mixed in with videos for educators and parents. 

Kids are using technology more than ever before, and it's important to keep them safe while online. Common Sense Education has a channel dedicated to teaching elementary-aged kids what they need to know to be good digital citizens, tackling subjects such as internet safety, cyberbullying, online privacy, copyright, and more.

Parent and teacher material make this channel a valuable resource.

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The online video and social media behemoth YouTube is not only a repository for millions of free videos, but also the second-most visited website worldwide. 

For educators to make the most of YouTube, they first have to screen out content that’s inappropriate—or simply not educational. Then the task becomes finding and curating engaging and relevant educational videos. Fortunately, YouTube learning channels feature thousands of educational (and often fun or quirky) videos on every possible academic subject. 

The following safe-viewing tips and best YouTube channels will help teachers take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides.

YouTube restricted mode In restricted mode, YouTube search filters out potentially inappropriate videos and automatically hides comments below videos. Click on your account icon to find the restricted mode toggle setting at the bottom of the menu.  

Safe Share TV Create a “SafeView” video simply by entering the video URL of any YouTube or Vimeo video. Then watch videos free of ads and distractions. Includes editing function to trim videos to any length and the ability to share directly to Google Classroom. 

VideoLink Enter a YouTube video URL in the search box, and VideoLink generates an ad-free, safe URL that can be shared easily via QR code, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other social media apps. Includes the ability to quickly edit the title, background color, length, and other features.

TeachEngineering What’s better than a free standards-aligned digital library chock full of engineering and design-thinking topics? How about brief, engaging videos to demonstrate principles ranging from solar power to drifting continents to musical images? From the nonprofit TeachEngineering and the University of Colorado Boulder, these videos are lively, fun, and highly educational. Use videos as stand-alone mini lessons or combine them with TeachEngineering’ free lessons on its website .  

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Learn Bright Videos A wide variety of diverse educational videos, from four to twenty minutes in length. Topics include history, science, math, nature, art, astronomy, geology, and more. If you’re not sure how to choose from among the hundreds of videos, check out the playlists, where you’ll find content arranged according to topic. The playlist of narrated videos featuring American Sign Language are ideal for Deaf viewers.   

The Brain Scoop Led by Emily Graslie, the “Chief Curiosity Correspondent” of Chicago’s Field Museum, The Brain Scoop’s videos feature stunning live footage of animals in the Amazon, the joy of cooking with bugs, as well as investigations of museum exhibits, from mummies to dinosaurs to fishes. Have you ever wondered how a museum prepares its animal exhibits? That’s covered too!

KLT (Kids Learning Tubeshop) Kids love music, which has long been associated with activating learning centers in the brain. KLT’s educational videos combine knowledge with catchy tunes and singing. Will your students learn more? Maybe, maybe not. But they will definitely pay more attention! Subjects sung about include the adorable tiny sea slug, the geography of Michigan, astronomy, produce, and more.  

Art for Kids Hub Goofy and delightful, the family-run Art for Kids Hub won’t share the secrets of Renaissance painters, Cubism, or Expressionism. What it will do is show kids, in line-by-line action, how to draw fun characters, whether familiar or strange and hilarious (cartoon avocado toast, anyone?). Rest assured that the drawing instruction provided is top notch as well as entertaining.  

Khan Academy Kids The renowned education nonprofit Khan Academy populates its Khan Academy Kids YouTube channel with hundreds of videos aimed at kids aged 2-8 that explore subjects such as literacy, math, art, phonics, and dinosaurs.  To narrow down the topics, browse playlists including Halloween Learning Fun, Baby Animal Storytime, Colors, or Reading Comprehension, to name a few. 

Vihart Super fun and eccentric videos about music and math, with appeal to kids of all ages. Using animated sketches and slightly sardonic narration, Vihart turns math topics such as the many flavors of infinity, visual multiplication, or a Möbius strip into weirdly engaging videos.

CrashCourse Crash Course offers more than 32 free courses on subjects including literature, philosophy, organic chemistry, world history, biology, theater, and ecology. Each topic comprises dozens of videos, delivered with a breezy tone that nonetheless dig deep into the specifics, whether it’s “How We Make Memories” or “Venice and the Ottoman Empire.”

SciShow With more than six million subscribers, it’s clear that SciShow’s science videos go beyond basics into the realm of the unexpected. Browse videos with curiosity-provoking titles such as “5 Beautifully Complex Ways to Fly,” “Do You Need a Copper Pot?” or “Without Volcanoes, Earth Might be Dead.” Playlists feature topics including COVID-19 updates, historic women in science, the Apollo moon missions, and many other compelling subjects.

Numberphile With nearly four million subscribers, Numberphile is one of the top YouTube math teaching channels. Down-to-earth video journalist Brady Haran can turn any student into a math lover, with hundreds of entertaining and educational videos exploring the scientific way to cut a cake or perplexing paperclips. Great fun. 

Veritasium Cool STEM videos that will have you wondering what the fatal flaw of math is and what the longest-running evolution experiment tells us. Be sure to check your reasoning skills with the Test Yourself! Playlist, featuring physics and biology experiments. 

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YouTube can either be your best friend or a time-sucking enemy in disguise. YouTube shows whatever content it thinks you’ll be most interested in and curates suggestions around your watch history. If you find your feed is filled with Family Guy clips that zoom in every 15 seconds to avoid copyright bans or other mind-dulling content, you might want to switch your watch history up. You can easily learn about every topic under the sun on YouTube, and here are 8 of the best educational YouTube channels to do it with. 

These channels put forth educational content in an interesting and easy-to-digest manner. They’re generally family-friendly if you’re trying to find something to watch with the kids, but they’re entertaining enough for adults too. You’re not going to become a rocket scientist by binge-watching these channels, but you very well will come out of it with a piece of knowledge you didn’t have before. 

Derek Muller has been making educational videos on YouTube as Veritasium for so long that his hair has started turning grey. His videos tend to revolve around one main central idea, and he often interviews experts on the subject matter. His most popular video revolves around answering the question of why there are 96,000,000 shade balls floating on the surface of a reservoir . Besides that, he has also held the world’s roundest object, played with aerogel, and sat in anechoic chambers for extended periods of time. 

Smarter Every Day

Destin Sandlin at Smarter Every Day is one of the most prolific science and education YouTubers. Every video revolves around exploring a facet of science or his own ingenious creations, like a baseball bat that swings at 250+ miles per hour. His videos are extremely easy to watch and offer interesting perspectives on things all around us, like grain bins, bicycles, and Prince Rupert’s Drops. His series where he boards a US submarine and shows us the (non-classified) inner workings is an amazing series that you’ll find yourself watching for hours. 

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Kurzgesagt is a great channel for those that enjoy high-quality animations alongside their stream of educational knowledge. With over 20,000,000 subscribers, they’ve certainly got quite the following—and for good reason. They put a ton of effort into their videos and ensure that all of their claims or facts are backed by research. Their most popular videos include a discussion on the immune system, the Fermi Paradox, and a deep-sea nuke. 

Numberphile

Fans of math, numbers, and other interesting concepts should immediately subscribe to Numberphile . Brady Haran serves as the videographer and producer. There are a variety of highly qualified speakers in each video, like Hannah Fry, Matt Parker, and famed mathematician Terence Tao. Their most popular videos include discussing the problem from the famed film Good Will Hunting , problems with the number zero, and the WWII Nazi Enigma machine . If you’re interested in computers, they have a separate channel titled Computerphile you might want to take a look at. 

Arguably the most popular education and science YouTuber, Mark Rober has some of the best videos out there. Not all of it is even about education; some of it is just downright entertainment. You’ve probably seen his videos where he makes bait packages for porch thieves that spray fart spray and make police siren noises, but he has lots of other videos covering topics you won’t find on other channels. He created a pool out of jello, goes over carnival scams, and creates videos highlighting groundbreaking technology, like a packet that purifies water and drones that automatically deliver medical supplies across Rwanda. 

Stuff Made Here

Stuff Made Here is an engineering and science channel that has quickly grown into one of the more popular science channels on YouTube. His inventions are fairly wacky and not exactly useful, but they’re a great testament to engineering and often showcase creative problem-solving. His most popular video is a basketball hoop that automatically catches the ball, an automatic pool stick, and a bat that uses .50 caliber blanks to hit out-of-the-park home runs. 

Vsauce has been on YouTube since the late 2000s and has routinely posted quality educational videos. Known for jumping from one point to another based on some sort of thin relation, Vsauce is hosted by Michael Stevens, who serves to answer every random thought or question you might have. His 3rd most popular video answers the lifelong question of “What if everyone jumped at the same time?” If you enjoy Vsauce, you might want to check out other channels in the Vsauce network, like Vsauce2 and Vsauce3 , hosted by other creative and bright individuals. 

Tom Scott has 708 videos of highly educational content from places you didn’t even know existed. He’s posted a video every week for almost 10 years, which is quite an impressive feat, and shows just how dedicated and varied his content is. Some of his most popular videos include sending garlic bread to space and eating it, a musical road in California that sounds terrible, and why the US Army electrifies a certain body of water outside of Chicago.

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