Science360
Snakes On A Super Science Show
In episode 55, Charlie and Jordan explore the venomous relationship between rattlesnakes and squirrels and how it helps scientists better understand how these natural enemies have co-evolved. This research could open the door to better...
TMW Media
Tarantula World: How to Save Tarantulas from Humans
Two doctors search the desert of Australia for unknown species of tarantulas. Why is it important to find these unknown species?
Brains On
Little Bugs that Live on Humans
Microscopic creatures have always lived around, on, and inside of us. While some of these tiny bugs can cause illness, others do us no harm, or may even help us. In this audio story, an entomologist discusses her study of Demodex mites,...
Englishing
LIKE as ADJECTIVE, VERB, ADVERB, NOUN, CONJUNCTION, PREPOSITION, EXPRESSIONS and IDIOMS
like can be easily confused among students. In this lesson, Marc highlights every usage of the word like, as an adjective, adverb, verb, conjunction, preposition, an even in idiomatic expressions. Marc provides an easy example for every...
Book Club for Kids
Scared by "The Jumbies"
Scary, shape-changing creatures are universal elements in folktales around the world. In this audio story, author Tracey Baptiste meets with a group of students to discuss her book, The Jumbies, a story based on frightening creatures who...
Language Tree
Collaborative Listening and Speaking: Justifying and Arguing
This lesson for beginner English learners covers: Offering our opinion or letting others know how we think and feel; Identifying key phrases used in this context such as " I think", "I like", "I believe". Using modals such as “can”,...
Brave Wilderness
Giant Desert Centipede Is A Living Nightmare
Coyote Peterson fears next to nothing, until now! With more legs than you can count, get ready for your skin to crawl as Coyote gets ridiculously close to one of the most venomous creatures in the southwest, the Giant Desert Centipede....
Brave Wilderness
Can a Snake Cure Fear?
Could it be true? Does there actually exist a snake that can cure the fear…of snakes?! Well as a matter of fact there is and Coyote Peterson is embarking on yet another Breaking Trail adventure to show you this amazingly docile serpent!...
Language Tree
Collaborative Listening and Speaking: Offering Opinions, Negotiating, and Persuading, Part 2
This standards-based lesson for beginner level English learners covers a variety of collaborative listening and speaking topics: Offering and justifying opinions, negotiating with and persuading others in communicative exchanges.
Brave Wilderness
MORE DANGEROUS than a Black Widow?!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote finds Australia’s infamous Redback Spider! Well known as Australia's counterpart to North America’s Black Widow these super toxic spiders are responsible for over 10,000 spider bites a year!
Curated Video
Types of Spiders and Webs
This video explores the fascinating world of spiders, highlighting their diversity, predatory nature, and unique web-building abilities. It delves into the evolutionary history of spiders, their classification, and various types of webs...
Brave Wilderness
I Put My Head in a Box of SPIDERS!
In this episode, Coyote is doing the unthinkable... he's putting his head in a box of SPIDERS! Also known as the Spider Helmet, this may just be the ultimate arachnophobic nightmare. So, will these spiders bite him?! Watch now to find out!
Science360
The Itsy Bitsy SPIDER
Spiders are doing a lot more than getting washed down spouts these days! With a little help from the National Science Foundation, spiders are showing us exciting ways to improve human life, safety, and even our food supply!
Science360
Spend a Day in a Spider's Shoes - USA Science and Engineering Festival
Jonathan Pruitt of the University of Pittsburgh shows kids just how hard it is to be a spider due to their poor vision. Explore the behavior, ecology and sensory systems of spiders, ubiquitous and one of the most diverse groups of...
Brave Wilderness
Black Widow Spider Is Too Close For Comfort?
Coyote Peterson likes to get up-close with animals and spiders are no exception! On this episode of Breaking Trail he literally comes in contact with one very venomous lady - the Black Widow Spider!
Brave Wilderness
WILL IT BITE?! - Black Widow Challenge
In this segment of On Location, Coyote free handles a Black Widow spider! Yes you read that correct, in an attempt to prove that this widely feared arachnid is actually rather docile and always more interested in avoiding humans than...
Brave Wilderness
One Bite Can KILL YOU!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote takes in a Sydney Funnel Web Spider for venom extraction! In Australia there is one species of spider that strikes fear into the hearts of many, and that spider is none other than the Funnel Web!...
Next Animation Studio
Huge, alien-looking spider invading the U.S.
Northern Georgia is the beachhead for an invading army of giant invasive spiders from Asia.
Schooling Online Kids
The Life Stage Series: Mental Development - The Spider Dance Party
Peter the peacock spider is getting frustrated. Peacock spiders are supposed to be able to dance, and he just can’t seem to get it right. How is he ever going to become friends with the girl spider if he can’t get her attention? Join...
Learning Mole
Plants Around the World
A video created for, and aimed at primary school science students learning all about plants. This video explores rare plants from around the world.
Brave Wilderness
Giant Tarantula Shows Its Fangs!
It's a good thing Coyote isn't afraid of the dark because nighttime in the desert is when most of it's creepiest creatures come out to roam the sand. In this episode of Breaking Trail he proves that even giant spiders can't stop his...
Brave Wilderness
Will it Bite Me?! Handling a Brown Recluse!
On this episode, Coyote is showing you the differences between a harmless brown spider and the deadly Brown Recluse! Hailed as one of the most venomous spider species in the United States, Coyote is going to share how to properly...
Science360
Ultimate sacrifice - Spider's post-sex cannibalism aids offspring
In this spooktacular episode, Jordan and Charlie explore the male dark fishing spider’s ultimate sacrifice. This death wish probably evolved to benefit his offspring, which grow nearly 20 percent larger, and survive about 50 percent...
Curated Video
Spider Movement and Mating
This video provides a comprehensive overview of spiders and their unique characteristics. It discusses their venomous nature, hunting techniques, locomotion, defense mechanisms, reproductive behavior, and the fascinating ways in which...