The Daily Conversation
Global Temperatures are Rising at Unprecedented Speed
Scientists know that greenhouse gases from human activities are warming the Earth and causing major changes in the environment. Dr. Jennifer Francis explains that for thousands of years, Earth’s temperature was mostly stable due to...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene in 2024 was a storm with tremendous impact on the southeastern United States, not just to the environment but to people, to communities, and to life, far inland after landfall. Over 200 people were killed, not so much...
Makematic
Explorers: Coming to North America
An explorer is someone who travels to places they have not been to before, to learn about them. In this video, meet the explorers who came to the place we now call the United States.
Makematic
Causes of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted the fledgling United States against Great Britain in a second war of independence. But what factors influenced Congress’ contentious decision to declare war in the first place?
Makematic
Europe and the American Revolution
The American Revolution wasn’t just a fight between American colonists and Great Britain. France, Spain, and the Netherlands backed the rebels through financial and military assistance.
The Business Professor
Sales and Use Tax Identification
What is the Sales and Use Tax Identification number, and when do you need one?A state-issued license and identification number for businesses collecting sales tax. If you sell certain types of goods, your state.
The Business Professor
Understanding Contingent Liabilities: Types and Categories
The video provides an explanation of contingent liabilities in accounting. The speaker distinguishes between known liabilities, estimated liabilities, and contingent liabilities - the latter being future obligations that may or may not...
Curated Video
Exploring the Biodiversity of the Everglades
The Everglades is a unique and diverse ecosystem located in southern Florida. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in North America and is home to a wide range of plants and animals, including alligators and crocodiles....
Curated Video
Exploring the Gentle Giants of the Sea: The Manatee
The manatee is a gentle and peaceful giant of the sea, known for its large size and herbivorous diet. Despite their appearance, manatees lack the necessary fat to survive in colder waters, making them restricted to temperate areas. They...
Curated Video
Why So Many Americans Move To Florida And Not Georgia
Florida and Georgia make up just about 10% of the entire United States' population. But while at one point Georgia was home to many more Americans than Florida, over the last few decades Florida has exploded in growth to become more than...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Disneyland
DISNEY LAND IN JULY 2005 THE WORLD FAMOUS DISNEYLAND IN ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA CELEBRATED ITS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY. MORE THAN ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTENDED A FAR CRY FROM THE SCORCHING OPENING DAY HALF A CENTURY EARLIER.
Curated Video
The Importance of Ethics
In this video, Kiwi and Mona the Manatee discuss the importance of ethics and how it guides our behavior. They also share interesting facts about manatees and their habitat in Florida. Through a story about a basketball game, they...
Curated Video
Why So Few Americans Live Along The Gulf Coast Of The United States
The Gulf Coast of the United States is a beautiful area with miles of beaches and weather that most regions of the world would love. Despite this, a large section in the middle of the Gulf Coast has very low population compared to Texas...
Curated Video
The NEXT Top MEGAREGIONS Of The United States
You all loved the first megaregions episode so much, I decided to follow it up with the NEXT top megaregions! While the Northern California, Florida, and Cascadia megaregions aren't quite as prominent as the top four, they each still...
Curated Video
Key West: History, Landmarks, and Dolphin Encounters
KeyWest, Florida, USA:And from this island in the Middle East, we move to one in the south of the United States of America, Key West, in the state of Florida, with its keys and beaches with crystal clear waters, the legendary Fort...
Curated Video
The Secret Islands of the Everglades
The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the...
Curated Video
What's The Deepest Storm Surge In History?
As our seas rise and hurricanes get stronger, it is important that we understand more about storm surge – the most dangerous part of a hurricane. In this episode of Weathered we tell the story behind the best video we’ve ever seen of...
Astrum
What's NASA Trying to Find at the Bottom of the Ocean?
What has NASA discovered in our oceans?
Curated Video
What is the Riskiest Region in the US as the Climate Changes
Climate Change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters all around the world. And in the United States, more and more people seem to be moving to the places that are projected to be most impacted by climate change,...
Rachel's English
Speaking English Made Easy: How To Talk About Presidential Elections
In this lesson we’ll go over tips for speaking English. Specifically I’ll teach you how to talk about presidential elections in the US. Speaking English like a native speaker is a challenge but you can do it! The best approach is to...
Wonderscape
Historic Black Beaches: Safe Havens Amid Segregation
Discover the history of Black-owned beaches like Highland Beach, Atlantic Beach, and American Beach, which offered safe spaces for Black families during segregation. Learn how these resorts thrived as popular destinations for Black...
Curated Video
Attorney
Jason Dimitiris ’92 is the General Counsel for Florida's Department of Management Services. The department is responsible for the business services for all of the state agencies in Florida and Jason's team is responsible for both...
Rachel's English
How to Respond to “How are you?”
6 Ways to Respond to “How are you? 00:00 Introduction 00:13 6 Different ways to answer "How are you?" 00:28 Rachel introducing herself / rachelsenglish.com 00:54 As a greeting 02:00 Not a greeting 02:13 Heading into 02:46 Tight deadline...
Brave Wilderness
Jellyfish JOLT! Coyote's SHOCKING Experiment!
Join Coyote as he takes his talents to the Florida Keys to uncover the truth about Upside-Down Jellyfish... In this episode, he faces not one... not two... not three... but TWELVE jellyfish at one time in this electrifying experiment....