Visual Learning Systems
Weather and Climate
In this video students will work with average monthly temperatures from two different cities. They will also create a data table and accompanying graph to identify changes in temperature throughout the year. This program correlates to...
Visual Learning Systems
Describing Climate
In this video students will learn how to obtain information to describe the climate of different locations on the planet. Live-action video helps students understand some of the different features of climate including temperature,...
Wonderscape
Exploring North and South America
Discover the diverse biomes of North America, from its vast forests to arid deserts and icy tundras, and learn about its famous natural landmarks. Explore South America's unique ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest, the mighty...
Wonderscape
The Impact of Rising Temperatures: Droughts, Wildfires, and Extreme Weather
This video explains the ripple effects of rising global temperatures, including more frequent droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events like hurricanes. Discover how changes in the climate affect water availability, agriculture,...
Wonderscape
Understanding Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect and Fossil Fuels
This video explores the basics of climate change, focusing on the difference between weather and climate and the role of greenhouse gases. Learn how fossil fuels and carbon emissions contribute to global warming and the greenhouse...
Wonderscape
Scaling New Heights: Mount Everest and the Aurora Borealis
In this final segment of our journey through the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we explore two awe-inspiring sights: the towering Mount Everest and the dazzling Aurora Borealis. Learn about the challenges faced by climbers...
Curated Video
Erosion of Ozone Layer and Global Warming: The Global Warming Phenomenon
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the Global warming phenomenon.6178
FuseSchool
The Greenhouse Gas Effect | The science behind trapping heat
In this video, we explore the leading factors contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect and its implications for climate change and sustainability. Discover how greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Threat of Climate Change to Forests
Explore the significant threat posed by climate change to forests worldwide. Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, including the role of greenhouse gases and the impact on forest ecosystems. Discover how forests, our...
Wonderscape
The Impact of Youth Climate Activism
Dive into the powerful world of youth climate activism led by figures like Greta Thunberg, Autumn Peltier, and Zeena Abdulkarim. From school strikes to advocating for clean water and climate justice, these young activists are rallying...
Wonderscape
Following in the Footsteps of Neanderthals: Exploring Their Diet, Tools, and Social Lives
Join us on a journey through Europe and Western Asia as we explore the world of Neanderthals. Discover how they adapted to fluctuating climates, hunted large animals, and foraged for plants. Learn about their sophisticated tools, mastery...
Wonderscape
Understanding Ocean Currents and Their Impact on Climate
Delve into the fascinating world of ocean currents, from surface flows influenced by wind patterns to deep currents driven by water density. Learn about the crucial role of currents in regulating global climate and distributing nutrients...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Influence of Oceans on Earth's Environment
Dive into the vast world of oceans and discover their immense impact on our planet's climate and ecosystems. Learn about ocean currents, including the Gulf Stream, and their crucial role in regulating temperatures. Explore the effects of...
Wonderscape
Taking Action for Our Forests: Combating Climate Change and Protecting Ecosystems
Explore the proactive steps individuals can take to address climate change and protect forests. Learn about the role of climate activists, the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the benefits of adopting sustainable...
Wonderscape
The Anthropocene Epoch: Humanity's Impact on Earth
Explore the Anthropocene Epoch, a proposed geological epoch highlighting the significant impact humans have had on Earth's ecosystems and climate. From vast landfills in Kenya to lithium mines in Chile's Atacama Desert, and the warming...
Wonderscape
Understanding Water Scarcity: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Delve into the concept of water scarcity, exploring both its physical and economic dimensions, its global impacts, and the daily struggles faced by communities affected by water shortages. Discover how factors like climate change,...
Curated Video
The Guinguettes of Paris: A Rebellious Escape Beyond the City Walls
Explore the history of Paris's guinguettes, lively spots just outside the city where Parisians gathered to enjoy untaxed wine and escape the city's strict regulations. Discover how these establishments flourished alongside the local wine...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 109 - Arctic Ice Melting
The World Wildlife Fund has warned that the melting point of the Arctic ice is happening faster than predicted. Studies have shown that there has been a rapid acceleration in the loss of older thicker ice, which means that the ice cover...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 23 - Melting Ice
For a long time now we ve been hearing of the potential damage that can be caused by melting ice due to global warming. In 2009 a group of scientists came up with suggestions on how countries can reduce their production of greenhouse...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 70 - Russia Permafrost
In a remote corner of Siberia, climate change is having a visible impact. Vast expanses of soil, frozen for tens of thousands of years has started to thaw; and the process could dramatically increase the rate of global warming. The...
Wonderscape
The Cenozoic Era: Dawn of Mammals and Modern Landscapes
Explore the Cenozoic era, known as the Age of Mammals, which showcases the dramatic rise and diversification of mammalian life following the dinosaurs' extinction. This era, spanning from 65 million years ago to the present, has seen...
Curated Video
Unpacking the Seasons: How Earth's Tilt Influences Weather Patterns
Explore the fascinating science behind the changing seasons and their impact on weather patterns globally. From the equinoxes that balance day and night to the solstices that mark the extremes of sunlight, learn how Earth's tilt and...
Healthcare Triage
Climate Change Is Already Impacting Our Health
Massive storms, flooding, extreme heat, droughts, air pollution, increased rates of disease, changes to our food and water… global warming, and the changes to climate that come with it, are increasing human health risks. Our physical and...
Healthcare Triage
Ticks, Mosquitos, and How Climate Change Could Increase Disease
We’re back again with another episode on climate change and human health. The effects of a warming planet on our wellbeing are multifaceted, and there’s a lot to address in these complex interactions. One of those things is an increase...