Unlocking Science

Unlocking Science

5 Seasons

Explore science (and watch some things blow up!) with your new favorite science teacher,
Mr. Roger Patterson.

Unlocking Science
  • S4E1 Fire It Up!

    Episode 1

    Fire It Up! Sending Hydrocarbons Up in Smoke. Join Mr. P as he brings season 4 in with a bang.

  • S4E2 Multipurpose Metal

    Episode 2

    Multipurpose Metal. A Million Uses. Mr. P and Quinn talk about the various types of metals, and they might try to melt some of them in the process.

  • S4E3 Mixed-Up Metals

    Episode 3

    Mixed-Up Metals: They Work Better Together. Learn how mixed metals become alloys and its uses. What happens when we mix metals together? Do you know what metals are mixed to become bronze? How do locks and keys work together?

    Mr. P explains how mixed metals become alloys and how we use them in...

  • S4E4 Salt of the Earth

    Episode 4

    Salt of the Earth:Electrolytes for Life. Learn about organic & inorganic salts & electrolytes. Did you know that when metals react with another substance it can create a salt? Why is Himalayan salt pink? What do fireworks have to do with salts?

    Mr. P explains how mixing Sodium metal (highly re...

  • S4E5 Sticking Together

    Episode 5

    Sticking Together: God's Glue for Matter. Learn about atoms, covalent bonds and polymers. God created the heavens and the earth and the smallest unit of Creation is the atom. Atoms consist of electrons, neutrons, and protons. In this episode, learn about the magic number 8 as Mr. P explains coval...

  • S4E6 Hands On: Making Molecular Molecules

    Episode 6

    Hands On: Making Molecular Models - Make molecular models using sticky sweets and toothpicks. In S4E5 we learned about atoms and molecules. It is suggested that you watch that episode first. In this hands-on episode, Mr. P will demonstrate how to create molecular models and then you will follow...

  • S4E7 DNA: Code of Life

    Episode 7

    DNA: Code of Life. Learn about the structure of DNA, chromosomes, genetic code. . .and more! What is DNA? Did you know that there is 6 feet of DNA inside the nucleus of every cell? Did you know the ability to curl your tongue is a genetic trait?

    DNA is an amazing program from God and the cod...

  • S4E8 Classification Conundrums

    Episode 8

    Classification Conundrums. Learn about genetics and the classification of God's amazing animals. Where did the plants and animals come from? How did Adam name the animals in the Garden of Eden? God has made an amazing number of animals. In this episode, Mr. P and Dr. Purdom discuss the concept of...

  • S4E9 Unlocking the Ice Age

    Episode 9

    Unlocking the Ice Age. In this episode,Learn about the Ice age & the effects of the water cycle. How does an Ice Age happen? What do evolutionists believe about the Ice Age? What is the biblical perspective of the Ice Age? How did the ice sheets shape the land?

    In this episode, Mr. P discusses ...

  • S4E10 When the Pressure's On

    Episode 10

    If we can't see the air, how do we know it's there? Did you know that air is matter, has mass, and takes up space?

    Learn about air, pressure and gases with Mr. P and Dr. Faulkner. To prove the hypothesis that air has mass, they have demonstrations to prove or disprove this hypothesis. They a...

  • S4E11 Lighter than Air

    Episode 11

    What keeps gases from floating out to space? How does gravity interact with our atmosphere?

    Learn about the atmosphere & gases that surround the Earth with Mr P & Dr Faulkner. In the demonstration, depending on the mass and density of the gas, they illustrate how gases will sink or float in t...

  • S4E12 Hands-On: Floating on Air

    Episode 12

    This is a hands-on episode for previous episodes: Pressures On and Lighter than Air, so be sure to watch these before this hands-on episode. Did you know that you can use air to move things around? Did you know that the Creation Museum uses a lot of pneumatic systems to make the dinosaurs and oth...