Fresh water accounts for only 2.5% of Earth's water, yet it is vital for human civilization. What are our sources of fresh water? In the first of a two part series on fresh water, Christiana Z. Peppard breaks the numbers down and...

Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his hilarious, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of...

The constant motion of our oceans represents a vast and complicated system involving many different drivers. Sasha Wright explains the physics behind one of those drivers -- the concentration gradient -- and illustrates how our oceans...

Hundreds of meters below the surface of the ocean, Laura Robinson probes the steep slopes of massive undersea mountains. She's on the hunt for thousand-year-old corals that she can test in a nuclear reactor to discover how the ocean...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this captivating episode, we discover the intricate engineering and strategic prowess behind these powerful vessels that navigate the planet's most challenging icy waters. From...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore how the U.S. forces operates in extreme Arctic and Antarctic conditions using specialized aircraft like the LC-130, rugged vehicles like the Snow Panzer and JLTV, and advanced...

Pupil outcome: I can identify renewable and non-renewable energy sources and understand the difference between them. Key learning points: - The sun, directly or indirectly, is the source of all energy on Earth: plants use energy to grow...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the logical argument of an essay and I can identify an essay’s linguistic features in a model. Key learning points: - The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a stimulus...

Pupil outcome: I can describe some of the threats to the polar regions, what is being done to address them and what more could be done. Key learning points: - Because an essay is a non-fiction piece of writing, it must be based on facts....

Pupil outcome: I can plan and perform a persuasive speech about the effects of climate change on the polar regions, using emotive language to appeal to my audience. Key learning points: - We have completed an essay that makes a...

Pupil outcome: I can orally rehearse a logical argument and I can practise using a range of linguistic features and punctuation to connect ideas. Key learning points: - A logical argument should run through an essay, leading towards a...

Pupil outcome: I can present my ideas orally to a group, giving a clear explanation of evolution by natural selection. Key learning points: - Presenting our ideas orally is a way of showing our understanding of a subject. - Speaking to a...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of an essay about the effects of climate change on the polar regions, using a range of linguistic features and a formal tone. Key learning points: - Our essay gives a logical argument that builds...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second half of an essay about the effects of climate change on the polar regions, using a range of linguistic features and a formal tone. Key learning points: - Our essay gives a logical argument that...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why the heating effect of the Sun is greater at midday than at sunrise. Key learning points: - Heating a surface from directly overhead is more effective than heating a surface at a different angle. - When...

How does the Earth's rotation affect the speed of an aircraft and duration of a flight? Why is it longer to fly east to west? How does the Coriolis Effect and Jet Stream affect this? Join us as we explore and explain this phenomenon!

The Moon's polar regions are a shocking place for humans to be.

Orbital poles are the two regions of a planet at the extremes of its rotational axis.
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Also known as the Northern or Southern Lights. Natural displays of light in the polar regions, clearly visible in the night sky.
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Lichens exist in extreme environments where other life struggles to survive. But these tough species cannot tolerate pollution, and reflect the health of ecosystems. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Lichens are organisms that can...

From polar bears to emperor penguins, how animals and plants survive in some of the harshest habitats on Earth - the polar regions. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A host of different animals survive in the coldest...

This video explores the Ulysses spacecraft's mission to study the Sun's polar regions, providing valuable insights into the nature of our nearest star. By observing from above the Earth's atmosphere, Ulysses has revealed a clearer...

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of solar observations and the mission of the Ulysses spacecraft. We learn about the immense complexity of the Sun and how it affects our planet. The video highlights the importance of...

This video explores five fun facts about icebergs.