Science ABC
Biomes of the World: Oceans, Mountains, Forests, Grasslands, Deserts and More!
Biomes are regions or landscapes of the world that are divided on the basis of climatic conditions, vegetation, and adaptation of flora and fauna. The regions with ice caps, like the Arctic, are known as Tundra, the Amazon is a tropical...
Visual Learning Systems
The Biosphere: Summing Up
This program explores the major features of earth's amazing biosphere. Students are introduced to the biotic and abiotic components found in an ecosystem. Footage from throughout the world illustrates how ecosystems can change over time....
Visual Learning Systems
Forests: Summing Up
Using vivid footage filmed on location around North America, this video explores the characteristics, locations, and inhabitants of the three main types of forests - deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and rainforests. Additional...
Curated Video
Biome
This live-action video program is about the word biome. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word biome through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Visual Learning Systems
Forests: What Is a Forest?
Using vivid footage filmed on location around North America, this video explores the characteristics, locations, and inhabitants of the three main types of forests - deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and rainforests. Additional...
Red Rock Films
Ecosystem Activator: Temperate Forests. Age 10 - 14.
Temperate forests of deciduous and coniferous trees. Animals and their seasonal interactions with the trees and forest biome. Engaging Animal Behavior within the ecosystem. How to protect this ecosystem.
Mazz Media
What is a Population?
What is the difference between a population, community and ecosystem and species? What defines different populations of the same species? What factors lead to separate populations? In this program explains that members of the same...
Curated Video
Biomes, Ecosytems, and Habitats
This video introduces the viewer to biomes, ecosystems and habitats. With a clear explanation of what makes them different and how they are connected. Biotic and Abiotic factors are explained and discussed.
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Habitats and Biomes
In this video, students will learn about different biomes and habitats in the natural world. They will explore the tundra, forests, deserts, grasslands, chaparral, and aquatic biomes, discovering the unique plants and animals that call...
Visual Learning Systems
The Biosphere: Terrestrial Biomes
This program explores the major features of earth's amazing biosphere. Students are introduced to the biotic and abiotic components found in an ecosystem. Footage from throughout the world illustrates how ecosystems can change over time....
Mazz Media
What is a Biome?
This live-action video program is about the word biome. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word biome through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Forest Biomes: Summing Up
Upon viewing the Exploring Forest Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that forest biomes vary greatly, but all are dominated by trees. Understand that forests receive moderate to high amounts of...
Ancient Lights Media
Overview of Earth's Geography
Planets Set: 3. This clip presents a simplified overview of the Earth's geography and biomes.
Visual Learning Systems
Water: Water Biomes
Characteristics of various ocean zones, including variations in ocean temperature, salinity, and depth are discussed. The different groups of marine life and adaptations of plants and animals are highlighted. Estuaries and various...
Visual Learning Systems
The Biosphere: Aquatic Biomes
This program explores the major features of earth's amazing biosphere. Students are introduced to the biotic and abiotic components found in an ecosystem. Footage from throughout the world illustrates how ecosystems can change over time....
Visual Learning Systems
The Biosphere: Biomes
This program explores the major features of earth's amazing biosphere. Students are introduced to the biotic and abiotic components found in an ecosystem. Footage from throughout the world illustrates how ecosystems can change over time....
Curated Video
Biomes
This brief video introduces the viewer to the definition of a biome. It includes the six main types of biome and a discussion of different theories on how biomes should be classified.
Getty Images
Wetlands Background With Water, Reeds and Birds
scenic view of a tranquil wetland area with water, reeds and blackbirds
Curated Video
Nearly A Third Of Birds In U.S. And Canada Have Disappeared Since 1970
This new data comes from a study that surveyed hundreds of species.
Curated OER
Biomes : Tropical Rainforest
Did you know that 50% of the world's species are found in the rainforest, yet rain forests cover just 2% of the earth's surface? Introduce your class to the enchanting world of the rain forest by using this informative, image-rich video....
Curated OER
Biomes: Taiga and Tundra
Can you guess the largest biome in the world? It's the taiga, making up almost 30% of the world's forest cover! Use this video to explore both the taiga and the tundra biomes, and take a look into one of the world's greatest phenomenons:...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Biomes
Do you know the difference between a biome and an ecosystem? Teach elementary ecologists exactly what a biome is with this captivating cartoon! It discusses six biomes: taiga, tundra, deciduous forest, desert, tropical rainforest, and...
California Academy of Science
What's Up With Your Gut Microbiome?
Some scientists now consider the gut microbiome a distinct organ in the human body. Curious science scholars learn about this ecosystem thriving inside them and its important functions with a video from Our Hungry Planet. The 11th lesson...
SciShow
Human Parasites
You are an entire biome! A video explain the many parasites that inhabit your body. It begins with the good, beneficial bacteria and mutualism. Then it covers the symbiotic relationships and concludes with the bad ones.