Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Nuclear Disaster of Chernobyl

3rd - 8th
The Nuclear Disaster of Chernobyl analyzes the nuclear disaster of Ukraine and Chernobyl and the effects on health and society.
Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

The Water Cycle

3rd - Higher Ed
The Water Cycle identifies and illustrates each component of the water cycle.
Instructional Video2:35
Curated Video

Dust Bowl

3rd - 8th
A look at the devastating conditions in the central plains states during much of the Great Depression.
Instructional Video3:42
Curated Video

Effects of Strip Mining

3rd - 8th
The video “Effects of Strip Mining” examines the process of strip mining, with a specific focus on the negative effects it can have on the environment.
Instructional Video6:11
Curated Video

Write a How-To Text

K - 8th
“Write a How-To Text” models how to write a how-to text and provides examples.
Instructional Video3:18
Curated Video

Temperature Differences

3rd - 8th
The video “Temperature Differences” explores the differences between sun and shade.
Instructional Video3:32
Curated Video

Living vs. Nonliving: Part 1

3rd - 8th
A video entitled “Living vs. Nonliving: Part 1” which explains what the words living and nonliving mean and gives examples of living and nonliving things.
Instructional Video4:06
Curated Video

Living vs. Nonliving Things 2

3rd - 8th
A video entitled "Living vs. Nonliving Things 2" which describes seven characteristics that all living things share.
Instructional Video4:31
Curated Video

Deforestation

3rd - 8th
Deforestation explains how cultural patterns and economic decisions influence the environment and daily lives of people by analyzing the causes and effects of and solutions for deforestation.
Instructional Video3:20
Curated Video

What Is a Flood?

3rd - 8th
"What Is a Flood?" explains what a flood is and gives examples of the effects of floods on people and the environment.
Instructional Video4:27
Curated Video

Water Erosion Solutions

3rd - 8th
“Water Erosion Solutions” discusses plantings and man-made structures as ways of preventing water erosion.
Instructional Video3:59
Curated Video

Parts of a Plant: Part 1

3rd - 8th
Dr. Algae introduces the parts of a plant and explains the importance of each one.
Instructional Video3:54
Curated Video

Basic Needs of Living Things: Part 1

3rd - 8th
Dr. Algae explains why all living things need food, air, and water to survive.
Instructional Video2:44
Curated Video

Plants: How Do They Grow in Unusual Places?

3rd - 8th
A video entitled "Plants: How Do They Grow in Unusual Places?" which uses the example of a flower growing from a sidewalk to examine the wide variety and adaptability of plant life.
Instructional Video1:41
Teaching Without Frills

How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 5: Writing a Closing

K - 5th
In this series, you will learn how to write a How-To! If you have chosen a topic, written an introduction, written steps, and revised your steps, you are ready to end your book with a closing or conclusion!
Instructional Video2:02
Teaching Without Frills

How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 4: Revising Steps

K - 5th
In this series, you will learn how to write a How-To! If you have chosen a topic, written an introduction, and written steps, you are ready to revise your steps to make them even better. Be sure to add details so the reader knows exactly...
Instructional Video1:22
Teaching Without Frills

How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 3: Writing Steps

K - 5th
In this series, you will learn how to write a How-To! If you have chosen a topic and written an introduction, you are ready to start writing the steps. Be sure to list each step in order and use transition words to connect your ideas.
Instructional Video1:51
Teaching Without Frills

How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 2: Writing an Introduction

K - 5th
f you have brainstormed and chosen a topic for your How-To book, you are ready to start writing an introduction! An introduction should hook the reader, name your topic, and tell the reader what materials are needed.
Instructional Video14:43
Hip Hughes History

The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Instructional Video5:49
Curated Video

What Have Sunflowers Got To Do With Nuclear Disasters?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sunflowers are the international symbol for nuclear disarmament. You will most likely find sunflowers around areas where nuclear disasters have occurred in the past. Following the 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl Power Plant in Ukraine,...
Instructional Video8:53
Science Buddies

SImple Soil Moisture Sensor Circuit

K - 5th
Build a simple soil moisture sensor (no programming required) that you can use for a science project! The sensor also works as a water level detector. Complete written instructions, including a parts list, can be found
Instructional Video6:26
Science Buddies

Arduino Soil Moisture Sensor

K - 5th
Learn how to use resistive soil moisture sensor with an Arduino. Very useful for automatic plant watering projects! See the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an
Instructional Video8:14
Science Buddies

Automatic Plant Watering with Arduino

K - 5th
Make your own automatic plant watering system with an Arduino, pump, and soil moisture sensor. Written instructions, including a parts list, circuit diagram, and example code, are available on the Science Buddies
Instructional Video3:52
Curated Video

High Five Facts - Soil Erosion

Pre-K - 5th
This video explores five fun facts about soil erosion.