It's Rocket Science! with Professor Chris Bishop
Starting with the one simple principle that has powered every rocket that's ever flown, Professor Chris Bishop launches through an explosive journey to the moon and back.
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This lecture from the Cambridge science festival is packed with demonstrations of the science that sends people into space. A family-filled lecture theatre sees flying projectiles, the fiery combustion of energetic propellants, and the impressive roar and flame of a hybrid rocket engine.
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The parents are as engaged in the lecture as their kids. That's the power of a good teacher.
Oh yeah, while the kids are planning, the parents are taking notes to catch the early signs of those plans materializing :-D
And a lot of expensive equipment :)
People talking about rocket science. There is no such thing as rocket science. If you are building a rocket, you are not dealing science directly. You are dealing with engineering.
@@seanleith5312 - It’s ok for people to use a colloquialism to spark the kind of imagination that generates interest in an idea. Think of it like this: Did you ever buy or listen to a David Robert Jones record? How about Robert Allen Zimmerman? Me either. Those are technically the real names of David Bowie and Bob Dylan, but nobody cares, and no one ever corrected a girl for not saying their real names if he expected her to kiss him.
@@Captain_Coleslaw - That science teacher wouldn’t need any of that equipment to get the attention of well-raised kids. No amount of money can make up for poorly behaved kids. I used to work in a science museum, and I showed science movies to many groups of kids from all different parts of town, both rich and poor, who were very well behaved. Only once did I witness a problem, and it was a consequence of poor parenting and pathological leadership. You could have put those kids in the International Space Station and they would have acted badly.
All the young people in the room are so lucky to get this kind of lecture at an early age.
Just 17 yrs old
Even we are lucky enough to get to see a glimpse of this lecture
Yeah 🥺
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He did not use the large screen behind him once! He didn't quote a single example throughout the session! And yet he has captivated me and seemingly hundreds of others. We need more teachers like him and more sessions like these!
What a fantastic teacher he was born for this. Awesome guy and getting kids excited about science cheers!
This here. Do you want to encourage kids into science? THIS is how you do it. SUPERB lecture!!
Not only for kids, but also for curious, idiot adults like myself :) Great stuff!
Yeah but at the end of the day is their choice, you shouldn't force someone to do something they don't want to. I knew I wanted to be a scientist since I was a kid because it fascinated me. I was never exposed to this type of stuff.
@@alexv5581 the kids in the audience didn't find themselves there by accident. They're interested and this is the spark they're looking for.
@@BlueZirnitra Indeed, the kid at 9:12's like, this is why I came here! >XD This was worth watching just for his reaction; kid just found his 1st love!
Javier - AbsoLUTEly !
This is what youtube should be.
This is what school should be....
KZhead is entertainment, a way to escape , school is a path into education , so this would be good for school
KZhead is fine for this. Schools should be about quantum physics, because it lies at a base of every science branch. What this video is, is as much of a science as lighting up a fire for cave men.
This is what youtube is! You are watching it on youtube.
I'm the 200th like
I’m a retired physicist. I saw a wonderful lecture just like this as a child after which the only question was whether I would become a physicist or a chemist. All children should have the chance to experience the fun and wonder of science like this. KZhead is a terrific way of sharing this experience.
Chris Bishop is one of the best teachers that I have ever seen.
My father was one of the guys who balanced the Saturn V rocket on 1.5 miles of fire! He designed the Main Engine Controller and computer for the job. Not bad for a man who's first job was cutting down trees with a cross cut saw in the woods of Oregon with horse logging. But it is about the same job to aim a falling tree as to aim a rocket.
WOW! it's very interesting
Wow. Respect to your dad, an extraordinary achievement! Meanwhile, my boss is firmly convinced the moon landing is a hoax and Saturn V could not have existed at that era.
Ok boomer
Massive respect brother
sure he did
As a science educator and rocket amateur, I enjoyed all 58 minutes, well done!
@@user-cw1fu4dc9y What has your comment to do with this presentation?
@@user-cw1fu4dc9y Does any of your comments have any relation to the video or are just randomly writing comments in Russian? No, I don't speak your language, but I can use Google Translate. Otherwise you are just wasting everybody's time, including yours. Otherwise you could just agree that it was an excellent presentation of basics of rocket propulsion and chemistry.
@@user-cw1fu4dc9y This lecture was not meant to be a comparison of one nation (a lecture by a British teacher) versus another nation (Russia). It was intended for children (and probably also their parents) how rocket propulsion works - and excite them about this part of science. I don't see how you see a national question "will it work or not" in it. It almost seems that you are still somehow in the "who will be the first in space" race.
@@user-cw1fu4dc9y A) I am sorry for your family loss. B) I couldn't know where you come from, Google Translate says your language is Russian, I live in Europe and I am absolutely not related to anything what was happening in Ukraine. C) I responded because you made a very unrelated statement to the comment which praised this Cambridge science teacher who was teaching children about rocket science. And finally I still don't know what your message is. Please, make it plain and simple.
@Mr Brightside yeah he does educator is a synonym for teacher.
The happiness in eyes of parents when they see their child enjoying a science show is priceless.
The price is literally the lecture cost.
Cha ching
Would like to have these things in india,but sadly, not much happens here.
If my Science teacher was like him. Today I would have became a Rocket Scientist instead of selling Lollypop.😔
I like
if ur teachers were better you would know how to spell "lollipop"
@@juicyballsack2477 If you would have known how to spell "your", today you would have been a Google Translator or a great proof reader instead of commenting over here.. 😂😂
It's not about teacher, it's about your will power ur efforts ur madness for ur passion
@@rajeshkalwar692 not really. Some teachers are bad at explaining things. Or they don't teach in your learning style which would make it more difficult for you. Obviously you can't change these things but it does make it harder
I'm 58 years old, loved science my entire life and I must admit, even though this lecture is directed toward children; it was truly captivating! Mr. Chris Bishop breaks the mold of the 'Stuffy old Science Teacher" and delivers instruction with the stoic excitement you'd expect from a British Instructor from Cambridge. I would love to watch every one of his lectures. Brilliant Job Sir!!
A beautiful lecture with amazing demonstrations! This is how science should reach kids!
As an American, I really like the way the Brits teach youngsters. As a kid, we never had the opportunity to go to a cool University and get lectured by a real deal proffessor. Big props to the English educational system...
Agreed
Means better than school education system
@@danhill9952 ..غد.دج
Not just kids...all would benefit from a stronger understanding of physics. Great job of raising awareness
I don’t know how I got here but this was quite fun and a very enjoyable lecture.
no you.
same here. this series is great. UK is much more fun than USA.
I agree, I love rocket science!
Chill there
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One of the most action packed 58 mins I ever had on youtube...BRILLIANT
3:42 Cannon 5:43 CO2 go-kart 8:53 Full Power: 150,000RPM, 100N Thrust= 10KG 20kWatts power 12:50 Charcoal, Sulfur , Potassium Nitrate (oxidizer) 16:16 2 Oxygen molecules per Methane molecule 18:05 Nitrocellulose 26:19 Saturn 5 30:20 Center of Mass vs Center of Pressure 45:00 Liquid Nitrogen + Hot Water 46:45 Liquid Oxygen 48:24 Hypergolic rocket engine description 49:46 Hypergolic demonstration 53:40 "Barking Dog" 56:21 Transparent rocket engine
you forgot that kid at 9:11
Transparent rocket engine was my fav ❤️
Nice
@@orkooki123 lol
thank you. your an absolute legend
9:11 -- and another jet engine scientist is born :)
+shipper66 his face thou
+shipper66 Either that or an evil genius. I'm hoping the former, but from the face I'm not sure.
+shipper66 hahahaa holy shit i was making the same movements and everything
9:11 illuminati confirmed
that kid had his mind blown!
If school was like this,I would have paid attention.Excellent.
As a science teacher for 25 years let me reply. Firstly, the demostrations are aimed at people who have an interest in the subject. These demos do not apply to the curriculum, although they can be used to engender interest. The chemicals and pocesses are for people with experience. Teachers are not trained in these demos. Finally, nearly every school would not have the resources to do these demos and some are completely banned. Here in Australia the majority of science teachers would have zero knowledge of what has been demonstrated. I know, I work with them. These are demostrations for university people not children at school. These demonstrations requiire a lot of resources, knowledge, skills and an interested audience. Unfortunately this does not exist at your local school.
@@emanuelmifsud6754 I’m glad my children don’t attend your school. As a ‘science teacher’ you should be ashamed of yourself. You have no place teaching kids.
@@emanuelmifsud6754 i think you are too dumb to be a science teacher because you dont realised we are living in digital age there are smart class projectors screen and laptop in every school and they can show this type of video presentation instead of performing it there
@@SmarteeeOutdoors this guy is too dumb to be a teacher stop believing him
@@sid__viciousSo you know how to use a computer, that supposedly makes you very bright? I bet you would struggle on everything around you if mummy and daddy weren't around holding your hand. Brag about knowing that you can use computers and the digital age, but you'd struggle to boil an egg.. There are plenty of pretenders, especially from the subcontinent, you are one
Can we just appreciate the fact that these golden nuggets of information is available to all of our children forever? this was unthinkable 30 years ago, just think about that.
You gottta love Chris Bishop! He is creating future scientists, fascinated by what science can do! Great presentations, fabulous staging, and fantastic and unhurried explanations of what is happening. I am 63 years old now, and used to go to lectures at Harvard University and MIT when I was six years old. The ones at Harvard were done by an emeritus professor of chemistry named Dr. Rokow, another great presenter, to our misfortune, no longer with us. To our great fortune Professor Bishop carries on this fabulous tradition! I am sure that many of the young volunteers in his lectures will end up in science departments at great universities, and go onward to become great people in their own right. Bishop is an inspiration.
Totally agree. A talented Prof indeed!!!!
one of the best lectures i have ever seen in my life.......Just great, no words to explain my feelings.....just mindblown.........great work professsor Chris Bishop and his team of research scientists.
somesh wait until you get into women
Do not poo on the streets
@ dont go on rap InG woman .No scientific fervour ewwww
Yah for me also, he was the best teacher in my life
This is exactly the kind of teaching / teacher that creates a new generation of brilliant scientists.
This is how you make science interesting. Loved it. Rocket science made easy. ♥
Fantastic! I am a 35 year old adult and didn’t plan on watching much of this lecture well after 58 minutes I wanted more!
I am turning 35 in August and I appreciate this comment.
35th like for our 35yrs!
Samething bro 35 here and just love each and every moment of this video
I am 58 and didn't plan to spend 1 hr instead of doing urgent task at work, but I did.
Saw this years ago and again last night. This is one of the best most engaging lectures ever done. Loved it as an adult and I know I'd have been buzzing for the rest of the week if I went to see this live as a kid.
Walter Lewin is a similar, more famous professor. I thoroughly recommend
Chemistry & Physics are 2 of the biggest celebrities of all time. When these 2 Sciences ate on display, you can bet more than 90% of every eye in the room is watching. This is compounded when some of the work has a element of danger. When you make a person's heart skip a beat, they will scrutinize you every moment in case you make an error and everyone has to run for safety.
this is, in fact, rocket science
I wish shows like this could be streamed in Peru and so many developing countries rather than the nonsense Tv shows we have 24 hours a day. This would do nothing more than inspire hundreds of kids and people and let them know there is much more beyond their reality
You know I've never thought of that.
@@veliem3935 that's pretty smart ngl
Fantastic presentation - I'm old and crusty but I can just imagine sitting there as an enthralled 10 year old. Superb.
So true - I wish I had teachers like him. I hope Prof. Bishop managed to ignite ( and inspire ) more minds than the rocket fuel in this brilliant lecture!
Crusty?
@@juicyblunts Yep, bits dry out, you will find out in time.
TheIvalen some kids sitting here are the ones who will get us to Mars one day
This isn't the only great video with Professor Bishop as the lecturer.
Awesome lecture. Even me being at home. Felt the energy and enthusiasm of being their live.
What a brilliant way to teach the basics of rocket science. I don't want this video to end.😓
Nothing like quite volatile reactions demonstrated safely but with a hint of danger to fascinate kids! Well done.
Excellent presentation which reminds me of my 7th Grade science teacher, Dr. Schulene. As this presenter has done, Dr. Schulene shared his enthusiasm and wonder with us children, and captured our minds with the wonders of science and learning.
This man made me learn more than my science teacher did in 3 years
I too feel this
Lol all my science teachers for me
This is the truth
Or, you only learn what you wish to learn.
Or you prevented yourself from learning
5 years of college, almost every branch of chemistry studied, also allot of physics and math. I'm a pharmacist now, a father, and a grown man, but I enjoyed it just like a child! When science meets art!
Been shooting off rockets for 40 years and learned more from this than anything else. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I would be honored to have him as my professor.
the funniest part was the kid making faces 9:12 . Loved the lecture
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Absolutely brilliant lecture! PityI didn't have Chris Bishop as my Chemistry Professor!
Сколько себя помню-изучал,узнавал все сам,но я жил при ССССР,что они придумали?--Журналы-Наука и жизнь,Юный техник и т.д. они до сих пор сохранились и до сих пор я из них беру информацию,Так о чем я-эти ракеты особенно ЛУНОХОД придумали дети,это все их идеи,а авторство естественно присвоили,,,,,,,забрав мои идеи,они хвалят естественно себя,--раньше ПАРТИЯ-власть,мы мечтали о космосе,как покорить его,взлетев и изучать космос,вселенную а получается все да на оборот,все для военных целей,мира ни хотят,только воевать,раньше то интернета не было,узнавали правду ночью по радио,слушая голос Aмерики,и вот когда смотрю такие записи,то восхищаюсь теми людьми которые доносят знания,ИХ раньше называли жрецами,учителями,сынами божими,--не имеет значения как назывались,НО давали знания для познания,технологий,для процветания человечества,а ВЫ про цвели не как розы-цветы на клубне а как-розы в заднице-гиморой называется, не по тому пути пошли,вот в чем разница,мог бы очень много писать и объяснять,но нет смысла, мечтают войти в контакт с (пришельцами)высшим разумом,а для чего??узнать технологии?опять вопрос-для чего??уже миллионы лет идут воины-кто сильней??или кто умней?? познать космос ни когда не лети с идеей покорить его,оружие-только для защиты а не для завоевания его,космос это ты сам-не вреди себе-возлюби себя-мой дед всегда говорил-не вини зеркало,когда рыло косое-прошу-живите в мире-и мир откроется вам
Wouldn’t we all loved to have a teacher like him! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
That's how the teacher should be. It's an amazing process of making some one understand without animations. You really did 101% practically without graphics
Huge fan of Chris Bishop. One of my favourites in this field of study!! Best 58 minutes of my life, gripping, entertaining and such a valuable lesson to learn. ❤❤ I hope I can be like him one day, he’s my idol!!
I wonder how many kids they turned into future scientists? Well done.
But there is a difference between wishing to be a scientist and get to be a scientist, sadly.
Yeah, it's the same with just about any profession... Dreaming about it is cool, but going to school, studying, etc. sucks.
Arianna Monarchy hi dear
sd4dfg2 All of them :D
Arianna Monarchy Not this stuff. Its so much fun to make noise, smoke and reach a goal! The Failures, crash and burn, and explosions are fun too and you learn from mistakes. I guess you need some aptitude and interest. I started building and flying as a teen. I later worked for NASA. My father worked on the Saturn 5 projects. He helped bring back Apollo 13. I sold lemonade in front of the building where they tested the Apollo capsule during the ‘ 60s in Downey CA. He was an early computer engineer and mathematician. It was always an awesome motivation to learn. I started teaching rocketry with my daughters science class along with the teacher. Every child got to build a rocket and fly it. Every child was stoked. Kids are always welcome when I fly! They love it and Ive never had to coax one child. Show them a video or two and they’re ready to try! Ive never been a scientist. I dont even have a degree. Just went to some night school. Theres other career paths to get involved. I was a machinist. I actually got to build stuff with my own hands! I have video of my hardware in space. They were much smaller sounding rockets for Mars research. It was the funnest job of my life! Completely absorbing and exciting! How many people can say they loved their jobs? I mostly taught myself to build and fly rockets as a kid. I just did lots of reading and even more experimenting. It was never tedious. Check out the movie or book about Homer Hickam called ‘October Skies’. Wonderful flick!
9:12 kid's mind blown.
Was worth watching just for that reaction. Found his 1st love and what he wants to do with his life! :D
I think that was more about his eardrums.
@@JamieFisk he was also the 'very keen' volunteer around 24:00, so may be not only.
These demonstrations are absolutely the very best method of instruction. These videos need to be packaged for greater distribution.
He's pope
The voice the confidence creativity that"s how teacher should be!!!
Who else is finding this in quarantine? As a person trying to grow a channel too, you could learn a lot from how this man presents his knowledge!
I always get a warm feeling and big grin when I see little kids getting so excited by science.
9:11 It's over 9000!
dbz LOLOLOLOL
TETSUO!!!!!
I become the child again, just love the video..... Ever loveable videos I ever seen , thanks❤️❤️❤️...
Bravo! So many kids interested by science. Props to the professor, his assistants and also the parents for proactively engaging their children in science.
NEW VIDEO: Flying projectiles, fiery combustions of energetic propellants, and the impressive roar and flame of a hybrid rocket engine. Professor Chris Bishop presents: It's Rocket Science!
+The Royal Institution Dr Mike Fuller. Planetary Scientist, Executive Director, N.A.S.A, and Doctoral Degree in Economics from Nuffield College, Oxford.
Actually I haven't got a single qualification! I failed GCE English with a D grade, from college in 1999 at the age of 24.
Mike Fuller Considering that your grammar is better than many self-styled professors here on KZhead, you could always come over to this side of the pond and easily land a teaching position. First, the placement exam: "You have one bucket that holds 5 gallons and another bucket that holds 3 gallons. How many buckets do you have?"
The Royal Institution 辶：一
Well done Professor. This is the way to introduce young squires to science.
I’m pushing 60 and this is the best thing I’ve ever seen. My new wish, dream and hope is that every human is afforded the opportunity to view this lecture. Full marks + 1!
First time I saw this guy, I wish he had been my physics teacher at school in the 70s, I may have got an O level, what a brilliant interesting person, completely keeps one attention, I'm going to start looking for more of these lectures, I'm hooked.
This captures audiences of any age! Fascinating.
What a fantastic presentation! Given that this was 6 years ago now, I bet it created a few Science Majors. Absolutely brilliant way to inspire the next Generation of Scientists.
Goodness this chap explains things well, passionate educators are my favourite kind of people.
Why we couldn't have more lecture like this nowadays?
That was a Great job at changing the lives of precious young minds. The expression on their faces says it all. Wonderful lecture!
I love Prof Bishops lectures. As a teacher they are invaluable and they get my kids excited and interested about science, which is success in itself
This is literally the best demonstration I’ve ever seen! Very educational and enjoyable to watch. Literally I have no words, this is absolutely phenomenal! If my science teacher was like him I wouldn’t be staring at the clock every two seconds lol. Good job!
Your science teacher probably wanted to do something like this. But the school and parents probably frowned on it for fear of things going wrong.
I can't believe this quality content is free. THANKS to CHRIS BISHOP SIR & RI
This is the best lecture I've ever seen. thank you so much Professor Chris Bishop.
Well done! It warms my heart to see these kids so captivated.
I'm 66 and long ago, I learnt a lot of what he mentioned, but I was pleased to find that he also answered lots and lots of questions, that I didn't even know I had, lol, and answered them so very clearly. What a great primer. Well done.
This is real science. Very inspiring. Thanks
9:11 that's how being high on science looks like, been there done that, good stuff. That's pretty much my reaction while watching the Saturn V launch here on youtube, watching it live would have been an even bigger nerdgasm for me.
Surely can't compare with what happened at Black Mesa right? 😎
I saw it live on TV. But that wouldn't satisfy a conspiracy theorist. I was also very excited to see SpaceX launch the three gents to the ISS just recently. Most impressive!!!!
@@danhill9952 It was two gents - Bob and Doug - but still, what an amazing achievement for SpaceX
An hour well spent :)
One of the best things on KZhead! What an experience! It was my second time to enjoy this. Thank you very much to everyone involved in the making and uploading.
Chris is a natural born teacher. Clear, simple and engaging communication. Well done, well done Chris.
Where was this guy when I was a kid. Brilliant!
Simple there was no youtube
nice Kerbal Space Program tutorial :)
the only space you will ever be in is in video games. Enjoy it. Rockets don't work in space.
+NatureHacker why is that?
I don't have time to explain 100 points with you, check out my 6 part video series on my channel.
No
Another of those "the ISS is fake!" conspiracy nuts.
2020 and I've found this....pure gold! Thank you so much!
This is the best way to talk and teach science, fun and engaging. The first day of shop class my teacher made a flame thrower from a tin of gas a pen and air compressor and taught us why it works.
No words to describe. Just splendid.
This, I feel, represents the utopia of teaching-learning environments. Improvise just 1% of this, and you'll be the best teacher that the 3rd world has ever seen. (I understand the resource crisis, thus I use improvise rather than replicate)
Really unique, how interesting the viewers and spectators never get tired of practical and scientific work. Thank you professor
I wished to be a child. It's a wonderful narrative that he told everything I wanted to know about a rocket in language a child could understand.
Excellent demonstration and explanation. Math explanation needs to be added. Many more issues in science need this treatment and then adapted in public education. This might raise the public I.Q. above the current average level. Who could object.
amazing lecture and a top notch lectuer
one of the best lectures i heard in my life.
Imagine if kids are taught this way in every school in the world! Knowledge is POWER.
The Rotal Institution christmas lectures have been a staple of my education for over 50 years....it will soon be time for this years and i look forward to them every year ....may they never end and continue to bring education,joy and delight to adults and children in equal measure
This was more FUN than I've had with KZhead in a long time ! I remember learning all of this by exploration and experimentation, (minus some of the more exotic chemical stuff - WOW ! ) back when I was about 11 years old . It was so nice to see the excitement in the young faces as THEY experienced Rocket Science this way ! Chris Bishop - I am a FAN - THANKS !
Totally agree!!!
I don't want this lecture to end
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Thanks Im 37 but science experiments always excite me as much these kids . You may have just changed the lives of a few hundred of them .
These are the things that have to appear on KZhead. This is the best way to get young people's attention in science. And doing it in a stylish and educational way is very nice.
That brought a smile to my face. It brought back memories of my childhood and watching these lectures. This one was brilliant and I learned a lot. x
Specially signed up in youtube to like this lecture video.....just one word "Amazing"
So good that even old kids get excited. Wish you were in this part of the world so I could take my daughter's daughter's daughter to see and get excited, too!
EVERY STUDENT SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO AND SHOULD KNOW HOW INTERESTING SCIENCE IS !!
I've seen quite a few RI lectures - this is by far the best.
@Hello rambler, How are you doing?
Wow! Fantastic! Wish I had seen a demonstration like this when I was a kid! :-)
Amazing patience!!! Thank you so much sir for making a complicated matter, rather uncomplicated!
When you can make kids understand your teaching, you are a brilliant teacher. What a great demos as well
These science lectures are brilliant.
To include something for everyone in a room ages 10 and up is a high-wire act in it's self. Love of space travel brought me here.
I don't think a 1h lecture can get any better than this! well done
Realy liked this. Good example of serious sience and also fun for children to watch.
Late 2019 and i'm still getting this video. And boy is it worth it!
Mid 2020 and its still worth it !