MinuteEarth
Plate Tectonics Explained
Ready to teach plate tectonics but not sure where to begin? Start with a short video that is long on learning! Junior earth scientists discover the basics of plate tectonics, complete with colorful analogies and explanations. The...
SciShow Kids
Where Do Mountains Come From?
Mount Everest and the Appalachian Mountains are just two features that formed from converging plates. Watch a video that explains and models this phenomenon.
TED-Ed
Why is Mount Everest so Tall?
Many years ago, when the Indian plate collided into the Eurasian plate, the highest mountain on Earth was formed. But what gives Mount Everest its shape? Watch an informative video to learn what factors make the...
Khan Academy
Hawaiian Islands Formation, Cosmology and Astronomy
Sal explains the formation of Hawaii and the theories behind the formation of a boundary-related hot spot. He debates the concept that the hot spot is traveling along with the plate.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Treasures of the Earth When Did Plate Tectonics Begin?
When you hear the word "diamonds" what comes to mind? Rings, necklaces, earrings? How about plate tectonics? Believe it or not, the minerals in diamond inclusions have helped scientists understand when the process of plate tectonics...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: From Continental Drift to Tectonic Plates
A video discussing how the ocean floor provides evidence for plate movement. [4:23]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Hawaii Is a Hot Spot Volcano
A video exploring how the hot spot below Hawaii gives us evidence for plate movement and also creates the islands. [8:11]
PBS
Arizona Pbs: Earthquake Preparedness
This video focuses on earthquake preparedness in Arizona. It includes what to do and what not to do during an earthquake. The basic message is "Stop, drop, and hold on."