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Touring America: North and South
Dr. Forrester explores the northern and southern sections of the United States and investigates the similarities and differences between a northern US city and a southern US city.
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Surviving the Elements
Dr. Forrester teaches about how animals deal with their environments and adapt to a variety of influences.
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Outdoor Safety
Dr. Forrester explains how to be prepared to deal with emergency situations.
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Operation Popeye
In 1967, during the Vietnam War, the U.S. launched a covert mission aimed to extend the monsoon season in Vietnam. Operation Popeye was the first military attempt to manipulate the weather.
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Weather Tools 2
Dr. Forrester explains different types of tools used to predict weather.
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Weather Tools
Dr. Forrester explains how thermometers and anemometers help provide information about the weather.
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Natures Destructive Force
Dr. Forrester explains how wind and thunderstorms drive tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Weather
Dr. Forrester explains how meteorologists use weather patterns and other events to predict the weather.
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Thermometer, Degree, Fahrenheit
Mr. Addit reviews the basic units of measurement: the inch, the foot, the mile, and the pound. He then explains how to measure temperature with a Fahrenheit thermometer.
Great Big Story
Tony Laubach, The Thrill and Challenge of Storm Chasing
Join Tony Laubach on his exhilarating journey across America as a professional storm chaser and meteorologist, capturing the awe-inspiring power of severe weather.
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Can Computers Really Talk? Or Are They Faking It?
New advancements in technology are making it harder than ever to tell the difference between a computer and a human speaker... but what's going on under the hood? Is it really "language," or just a digital illusion?
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The Hidden Origins of Nixie, the Scariest Little Mermaid
The half-human half-fish Nixie may look very familiar at first. But these shape-shifting monsters with their eerie songs that lure humans to the watery depths are much older, and much scarier, than the mermaids we know from pop-culture.
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Understanding Global Warming and Climate Change
This video explains the concepts of global warming and climate change in a simple and engaging way, using a greenhouse analogy. The characters discuss the impact of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, on trapping heat and...
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Double Up
Mr. Griot explains how doubling a consonant at the end of a word before adding a suffix will keep the vowel short.
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Macbeth 1.3 Language: Fair and Foul
This video explores a significant theme in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," highlighting the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair," spoken by the witches. It suggests that appearances can be deceiving, and what seems beneficial may actually be...
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Julius Caesar 1.3 Interview Casca and Cassius
This video offers an in-depth analysis of a scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where characters Casca and Cassius discuss ominous natural phenomena and their interpretations. Casca describes unusual and terrifying events like men...
Great Big Story
Zhangjiajie's Pillars, Touching the Sky in China's Forest Park
Venture into the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the real-world inspiration for Avatar's Pandora, and marvel at its unique sandstone pillars.
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Weather Patterns
“Weather Patterns” describes the weather patterns that occur each season.
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Resilience on the Slopes: Lessons from an Unfinished Expedition
Prioritizing the safety and life of the crew, the decision was made to descend to lower camps and call off the expedition. The key learnings emphasized were the importance of favorable weather for summit attempts, the immutability of...
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Against the Elements: A Mountain Expedition Thwarted
The climbers faced increasingly challenging conditions as days at base camp passed, waiting for the weather to clear. Despite brief hopes for improvement, the weather remained hostile, with snow, avalanches, and whiteouts preventing...
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Nature's Dangers: How Weather Impacts Hiking Plans
On their last day at Vasuki Tal, the team prepares to move to advanced base camp. They face a treacherous route with recent snowfall and no fixed ropes. The narrator expresses apprehension about the upcoming summit push, citing their...
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Conversation Skills: Starting a Conversation
Be friendly and positive; Start with small talk and comment on something in the moment; Show interest in the other person; Pay attention to body language.