Curated OER
Whale of a Meal
One of nature's most mesmerizing mammals, the humpback whale, can live up to 60 years. They can hold their breath for 30 minutes underwater. Watch this video to learn more about this large mammal!
Curated OER
Elmo And Whale: Love
Winston the beluga whale helps Elmo show us the word LOVE. When Elmo asks Winston the whale what love is, he gives Elmo a kiss.
PBS
When Whales Walked
Remember that time whales were the size of house cats and walked on land? It's true—the evolution of whales is stranger than many suspect! See it all unfold in a historical video from PBS Eons channel that presents the evidence proving...
MinuteEarth
Ambergris: Why Perfume Makers Love Constipated Whales
Does perfume really contain whale excrement? Only the most expensive varieties! An intriguing video lesson explains the origin of the ambergris ingredient through a tour through the sperm whale's digestive system. Scientists only...
Be Smart
Amazing Facts About Whales!
The blue whale is the largest creature ever to have lived on Earth. Scholars explore the world of these cetaceans, see how whales evolved, explore their characteristics, listen to their communication, and learn about their diet.
SciShow
Life Inside a Dead Whale
Study ecosystems by analyzing the results of a whale fall with a video that explains how the death of a whale creates a home for many organisms at the different stages of decomposition. This ocean home lasts for decades!
Stated Clearly
What is the Evidence for Evolution?
Would you believe whales and hippos share a common ancestor? The video discusses the evidence from a variety of scientific disciplines supporting evolution, focusing specifically on whales and their connections to hippos. The narrator...
SciShow
Mutant Mosquitos in Florida
Science ... sometimes it really is about life and death! Examine sharks and whales that live for a really long time, as well as mosquitoes designed to die young in the final installment in a 143-part video series. Biology scholars...
Be Smart
When Will We Stop Using Oil?
Oil ... the black gold? PBS Digital Studios recaps for viewers the history of energy consumption, from wood and whale oil, to kerosene, gasoline, and alternative energy sources. The video then considers factors that determine when we...
TED-Ed
Why Do Animals Have Such Different Lifespans?
Is it true that larger animals have longer lifespans than smaller animals? Does an animal's habitat help shape the length of its life? And does the ability to adapt and evolve allow living things to expand their lifespans? Watch a video...
MinutePhysics
How Far is a Second?
How far is it from your house to the grocery store? If you answered in time rather than distance, there's a scientific explanation. Science scholars compare distance/time quantities in a short, animated video. Topics include time being...
TED-Ed
Jellyfish Predate Dinosaurs. How Have They Survived So Long?
Jellyfish range in size, species, hunting habits, and venom secretions. But one thing most all jellyfish have in common is their ability to survive and flourish in our oceans since before dinosaurs. Watch the video and find out just how...
Nature League
Why Are Animals Getting Smaller? - From A to B
Many believe dinosaurs were much larger than animals of today, but even the biggest dinosaur was only half the size of the average adult blue whale. Understanding why animals appear to be getting smaller starts with a discussion of...
Nature Conservancy
Coastal Peru: The Amazing Biodiversity of a Coastal Ecosystem
Peru's coastal ecosystem is only one of the country's amazing features. But travelers don't need passports, expensive plane tickets, or heavy suitcases to examine the biodiversity of coastal Peru. Armed with a field trip log and graphic...
Crash Course
Social Media: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #10
Sixty-eight percent of adults in the United States get their news from their social media feed. What are the consequences? Scholars dive into the topic with a video on digital media. They discover how social media shapes people's offline...
Crash Course
Taxonomy: Life's Filing System
Explore the history of taxonomy, the naming of organisms, with a video about Linnaeus and his classification system that is still used by scientists today to show the evolutionary relationships among organisms.
MinuteEarth
Why Is a Group of Crows Called a “Murder”?
Fifteenth-century hunters used a unique vocabulary to describe the groups of animals they hunted. The video lesson shows many of these informal names. It turns out the names may not be official, but many people use them, including...
MinuteEarth
Ocean Confetti!
Microplastics exist in our oceans from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Polluting the ocean with plastics creates these microplastics that are so durable they do not break down into organic materials. The video points out that scientists...
The Brain Scoop
Fossil Sharks
Sharks contain a cartilage skeleton, rather than bone, so they rarely appear in the fossil record. The video explains why we find shark teeth and how scientists use that tiny piece of information to learn about sharks. Then, it presents...