The Art Assignment
Why Murals? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Today we're going to continue our discussion of public art, this time focusing on murals. We've invited Richard McCoy back to the studio to share with us what exactly murals are, where they came from, and how they can contribute to the...
Makematic
Math path
Art helps kids understand math ideas as they observe, talk about and sketch what they see. When students connect what they are learning in school to art experiences at home, it deepens understanding. In this activity, children aged 8-11...
Rock 'N Learn
Earth Science : Renewable Energy
Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about renewable energy.
Mr. Beat
Viewing 3D Imagery on Google Earth
Here is a short video about how you can view 3D imagery of a location on Google Earth.
Ancient Lights Media
Japan: Culture
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at some of Japan's unique cultural elements.
Science360
When Nature Strikes - Tsunamis
The massive wave of a tsunami can start thousands of miles offshore, but travel quickly across the ocean and devastate coastal communities. Anne Trehu and Dan Cox of Oregon State University are studying how tsunamis form and behave in...
Science360
Engineering smart building skins for cleaner, greener architecture - Science Nation
Using smart materials to design active and multifunctional building skins that react to the environment With support from NSF, a multidisciplinary team of material scientists, engineers and architects is using nature-inspired design and...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Green Building
Describes the business benefits of building green like increased employee productivity and significant cost savings
AllTime 10s
10 Civilizations Wiped Out By Nature
Sometimes, Mother Nature just decides to ruin an entire culture for the hell of it. From an Egyptian city sinking into the ground to ancient Antarcticans being hit with an asteroid, these are 10 Civilizations Wiped Out By Nature.
Curated Video
China, Silk Road - Jiaohe Ancient City
Among the earliest settlers of this area are the Indo-European speaking Tocharians,who had populated the Tarim and Turfan basins no later than 1800 BC. From the years 108 BC to 450 AD the city of Jiaohe was the capital of the Anterior...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Advanced Weather Instruments
Weather forecasting requires observation. Beyond the things we can see, hear and sense, meteorologists need detailed data to observe distant weather, whether that is distant along the ground, or distant up into the sky. Weather...
TMW Media
The origins of St Augustine, Florida
We’re traveling to the oldest city in the US and we’ll find that it’s as active as ever. We can’t visit St. Augustine without letting you sample a drink from the Fountain of Youth! We show you the very spot where the city’s history...
Science360
New Sensor System Tracks Firefighters Where GPS Fails
Firefighters risk their lives every time they run into a burning building. But, new technology may soon be watching their backs, no matter how far they venture into the flames and smoke. With support from the National Science Foundation,...
Curated Video
Al Jazeera reporters follow Palestinians’ return to northern Gaza
New ReviewAJ's Hani Mahmoud and Ibrahim al Khalili followed Palestinians making their way back to northern Gaza after a ceasefire was announced.
Curated Video
Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza Amid Destruction
New ReviewThousands of Palestinians have begun their journey back to northern Gaza after weeks of displacement.
Curated Video
Federal agency chooses site on Heron Road for new housing project
New ReviewBuild Canada Homes will transform an old training centre into housing units, and will use factory-built homes to speed up the process.
Curated Video
Tenants rally against Chestnut Holdings over unsafe living conditions
New ReviewResidents rallied again this week outside the company's offices in Riverdale, calling for immediate repairs and accusing the landlord of neglect and broken promises.
Curated Video
Survivors of Philippine earthquake sleeping outdoors out of fear of aftershocks, says local journalist
New ReviewMorexette Marie Erram, a reporter for the Cebu Daily News, says the deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit after days of intense rain was a 'doubly whammy' for survivors, who are afraid to go back inside their homes with nearly 900...
Curated Video
Philippines earthquake: Death toll rises to 69 after strong earthquake strikes central Philippines
New ReviewA powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Bogo City in central Philippines Tuesday night, killing at least 69 and damaging dozens of structures across Cebu and nearby islands. Rescue efforts continue through aftershocks and...
Curated Video
Deadly 6.9 quake strikes central Philippines, tsunami warning issued for Cebu
New ReviewA powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Bogo City in central Philippines Tuesday night, killing at least 26 and damaging dozens of structures across Cebu and nearby islands. Rescue efforts continue through aftershocks and...
Curated Video
Bridgeport gets ready to demolish 4 dilapidated buildings
New ReviewMayor Joe Ganim says the buildings will be replaced with "high-end" affordable housing.
Curated Video
Community board questions new shelter proposal on Westchester Avenue
New Review“We have no information other than what's publicly available. We don't know what type of shelter yet,” said Matthew Cruz, district manager for Community Board 10.
Curated Video
A look inside Main Street Project's renovated facility
New ReviewWinnipeg's Main Street Project has a newly renovated housing facility. The outreach and shelter organization's space at 71 Martha St. now includes 28 suites with 34 beds, along with a staff service desk for the 24/7 wraparound support...