Crash Course
Sex & Sexuality: Crash Course Sociology
While sociology is a social science, we can use it to explore some intensely personal, private things. Today we’ll explore what sociology can tell us about sex and sexuality. We’ll also see what the three sociological paradigms have to...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Inca empire - Gordon McEwan
It was the western hemisphere's largest empire ever, with a population of nearly 10 million subjects. Yet within 100 years of its rise in the fifteenth century, the Inca Empire would be no more. What happened? Gordon McEwan details the...
TED Talks
TED: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are) | Danny Dorling
What does the world look like when you map it using data? Social geographer Danny Dorling invites us to see the world anew, with his captivating and insightful maps that show earth as it truly is -- a connected, ever-changing and...
Bozeman Science
r and K selection
Paul Andersen explains the differences between an r and a K selected species. He starts with a brief description of population growth noting the importance of; r or growth rate, N or number of individuals in the population, and K the...
Bozeman Science
Population Ecology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how population ecology studies the density, distribution, size, sex ration, and age structure of populations. Intrinsic growth rate and exponential growth calculations are included along with a...
Crash Course
Migrations and Intensification: Crash Course Big History
In which Hank and John Green teach you about humanity conquering the Earth. Or at least moving from Africa into the rest of the Earth. As human beings spread out across the world and populations grew, humanity reached a critical mass of...
Bozeman Science
Human Population Size
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the world population has undergone exponential growth since the industrial revolution. Predicting the future world population is difficult because each country will grow at different rates....
Bozeman Science
Ecosystem Ecology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how ecosystems function. He begins with a description of how life on the planet is ordered from large to small in biomes, ecosystems, communities, population, and individuals. He describes the major...
Bozeman Science
Human Population Impacts
In this video Paul Andersen talks about the impacts of human growth on the environment and on themselves. The population, affluence, and destructive technology of a population impact the environment according to the IPAT equation. An...
Bozeman Science
ETS2B - Influence of Science, Engineering and Technology on Society and the Natural World
In this video Paul Andersen explains how society influences the natural world through increasing science, engineering and technology. As the world population increases it will require more natural resources and it will impact the global...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Population pyramids: Powerful predictors of the future - Kim Preshoff
Population statistics are like crystal balls -- when examined closely, they can help predict a country's future (and give important clues about the past). Kim Preshoff explains how using a visual tool called a population pyramid helps...
Bozeman Science
Ecosystems
Paul Andersen explains how ecosystems interact with biotic and abiotic factors. He explains and gives examples of food chains and food webs. He shows how limiting factors eventually leads to logistic growth. Real data from Yellowstone...
Curated Video
Snapshot of China
New ReviewDid you know that China's fascinating history began with the Age of Five Rulers roughly five thousand years ago? Today, more than a fifth of the entire world’s population lives in China—that’s over 1.35 billion people! As a result, the...
Curated Video
Italy Demographics
New ReviewItaly is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. While parts of Italy are highly urbanized, it might surprise you to learn that the interior of the country is underpopulated; in fact, this part of the country continues...
Curated Video
Indonesia Education
New ReviewUnlike her European counterparts, the Netherlands invested very little in education within its colonies. While the Dutch introduced a system of formal education for the local population of Indonesia, it was restricted to certain...
Curated Video
Indonesia Demographics
New ReviewIndonesia is the world’s fourth-largest nation when it comes to population. Only China, India, and the US are larger. The country is a young nation currently experiencing a “demographic bonus,” meaning that 50 percent of its people are...
Curated Video
China vs. India: Who Will Win?
New ReviewChina is the world’s second-biggest economy, prompting concerns about China overtaking the United States or EU sooner than previously thought. But if you look at the long term picture and apply a more Asian perspective—China’s...
Curated Video
France Religion
New ReviewThe French believe strongly in the separation of church and state, and the constitution notes the secular foundation of the country’s principles. French secular attitudes permeate many aspects of daily life. In fact, in an effort to...
Curated Video
France Demographics
New ReviewCurious about France’s demographics? The country has a population of more than 60 million, with 15 percent concentrated in the Paris metropolitan area—although many city-dwellers still identify with and appreciate their rural roots. The...
Curated Video
Germany Demographics
New ReviewGermany is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. In fact, in the Rhine-Ruhr Valley, there are no obvious boundaries between cities. It’s just a mass of urban sprawl. Explore commonalities among German cities, which tend...
Curated Video
South Africa Demographics
New ReviewSouth Africa’s diverse ethnic makeup is a defining feature of the country. Though more than three-quarters of the population are of African descent, this group is extremely varied culturally and linguistically. Zulus make up the largest...
Curated Video
South Africa Income and Wealth
New ReviewOfficially designated a middle-income country, South Africa ranks alongside Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, and Turkey in average per capita income. While the country is by far the richest in Africa, the economic statistics...
Curated Video
Saudi Arabia Economy
New ReviewLike many aspects of Saudi Arabia, the country’s economy is a mix of contradictions. Thanks to its abundant oil reserves, Saudi Arabia is the 19th-largest economy in the world. The country is a member of the G20 and has a per capita...
Curated Video
Mexico Demographic
New ReviewMexico’s population is growing at a considerably slower rate than in the past. The current growth rate is about 1.4 percent per year. Nonetheless, controlling growth, especially in the cities, is a government priority. Mexicans are more...