SciShow
Meet the Worlds Most Terrifying Caterpillar
When you think of a caterpillar, you probably picture a cute, chubby little critter, chewing on leaves and dreaming of becoming a butterfly. But the whip-fast, razor clawed Hawaiian inchworm is here to challenge those stereotypes.
SciShow
The Hardcore Crickets That Only Live on Bare Lava
Some animals live in pretty extreme places, but the lava cricket might be the most hardcore of them all. These crickets have only been observed right after volcanic eruptions, and scientists have questions, like “How does a flightless...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mysteries of vernacular: Ukulele - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
When 19th century Portuguese travelers landed in Hawaii with a small four-stringed guitar, a member of the king's court, nicknamed Jumping Flea, or ukulele in Hawaiian, took to the instrument. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel explain how...
SciShow
Why Are There So Many Telescopes in Hawaii?
You might have realized that lots of ground-based telescopes are located in Hawaii...but why? It's not just for the beautiful sunsets.
TED Talks
TED: Why genetic research must be more diverse | Keolu Fox
Ninety-six percent of genome studies are based on people of european descent. The rest of the world is virtually unrepresented -- and this is dangerous, says geneticist and TED Fellow Keolu Fox, because we react to drugs differently...
SciShow
No Ears, No Problem: Frogs Can Hear With Their Lungs
If you’ve ever looked at a frog’s head, you might have noticed that they don’t have external ears. So How do they hear?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii | Sydney Iaukea
On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliʻuokalani's door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently seized power and now confiscated her diaries, ransacked her house, and claimed her lands. Liliʻuokalani...
Crash Course
American Imperialism Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young...
Bozeman Science
Geology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how rock is formed and changed on the planet. The video begins with a brief description of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Plate tectonics is used to describe structure near plate boundaries. Hot...
PBS
Ocean clean-up
About 9 million tons of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans every year -- enough to fill a football stadium 23 miles high. But a project dubbed the Ocean Cleanup aims to eliminate it with a method that researchers are testing in...
Curated Video
Surfing: From Hawaiian Roots to Modern Culture
This video provides an engaging and informative overview of surfing, tracing its origins from Hawaii to its impact on American culture. It explores the connection between surfing and beach culture, highlights the influence of World War 2...
Curated Video
Resilience and Friendship
In this video, a jellyfish named Jacinta teaches a young girl named Milani about resilience and the importance of making new friends. Through their conversation, Milani learns to embrace change and overcome the challenges of starting in...
Visual Learning Systems
Areas of Volcanic Activity
This video describes how volcanoes are often formed along tectonic plate boundaries, or over hotspots. The Ring of Fire is also illustrated.
Curated Video
Tolerance, Curiosity, Enthusiasm, Calmness, and Punctuality!
In this video, Carla, Jade's cousin, reveals that Jade is celebrating his birthday in Hawaii and they are planning a surprise party for him. Carla introduces Sony the seal, Domenico the deer, Mila the meerkat, and Amadeus the armadillo,...
Curated Video
The Value of Tolerance
In this video, Sony the Seal teaches us about the importance of tolerance. Through a heartwarming story, Sony shows us how being tolerant means accepting and respecting others' differences, ideas, and beliefs. Sony reminds us to put...
Curated Video
Resilience: Learning from Jellyfish
In this video, Jade and Kiwi interview Jacinta, a resilient jellyfish, who shares her experiences and teaches the value of resilience to Anne, a gymnast who has suffered an injury. Through their conversation, they explore the concept of...
Curated Video
Polynesia is SINKING: Why Climate Change Will Make These Countries Extinct
Polynesia and the South Pacific island countries are incredibly beautiful. And these islands are often thought of first when travelers begin yearning for a tropical holiday. Unfortunately, these very same islands are also facing an...
Curated Video
Robotic Telescopes: Enabling Young Minds to Explore the Universe
The largest robotic telescope in the world, located in the rocky Highlands of Hawaii, is not just for professional astronomers. Thanks to a British businessman's investment, school children in the UK, Australia, and Hawaii can now use...
Curated Video
Factpack: Mountains
How tall are the tallest mountains on Earth and in our Universe? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a...
Curated Video
Kilauea - The Island Maker
Volcanoes are infamously destructive, but they can also be a constructive force. Mt. Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, helped create the islands of Hawaii millions of years ago. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Mount...
Curated Video
Hawaii: Impacts of Tourism
Hawaii has benefitted from the growth of global tourism: but what have the impacts been on its environment and culture? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Hawaii is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world,...
Curated Video
Cane toads
There are many ways to deal with pest problems, but some of them can create unexpected outcomes. People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Science and the environment Learning Points Biological control uses natural predators...
Visual Learning Systems
Processes and People
This video explores real-world problems and how solutions can be designed to mitigate these problems. Vivid video illustrates the damage created by volcanic eruptions, and how scientists work to predict eruptions so people can move to...
Bedtime History
History of Hawaii For Kids
Learn about the formation and history of the Hawaiian Islands.