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Contrasting climates: Asia and Antarctica
Pupil outcome: I can apply my knowledge and skills to explain some of the geographical differences between Asia and Antarctica. Key learning points: - Antarctica and Asia have contrasting climates and are in different climate zones. -...
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The tropical rainforest biome
Pupil outcome: I can describe and explain the location of tropical rainforests and identify their key features. Key learning points: - Tropical rainforests are located in the tropical climate zone. - Tropical rainforests are home to...
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The South Pole and the Antarctic
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of geographical sources to describe Antarctica and its extreme weather and climate. Key learning points: - The Antarctic Circle is an imagined circle around the South Pole that surrounds the area known as...
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Weather Changes
“Weather Changes” examines how climate and landforms affect the weather conditions, job availability, and commercially produced food in several regions of the United States.
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Weather and climate in Europe
Pupil outcome: I can identify different climate zones in the world and describe the climate of different countries in Europe. Key learning points: - The climate in Europe is seasonal and very varied. - Southern areas of Europe around the...
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Weather hazards in the UK
Pupil outcome: I can understand that the UK is affected by weather hazards and that there is evidence that weather is becoming more extreme. Key learning points: - The weather in the UK can be hazardous. - The UK is affected by a number...
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Making cities greener
Pupil outcome: I can understand various approaches to improve local environments. Key learning points: - One approach could be improving walking or cycling routes - One approach could be creating new green spaces
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Studying local climate change
Pupil outcome: I can understand how the UK's weather has changed over a long time. Key learning points: - By considering weather data for an area, conclusions can be made about weather trends - Considering trends in weather data across a...
The Daily Conversation
The World-Changing Potential of Clean Energy in Africa
The tremendous growth happening in Africa presents humanity with a once-in-a-species opportunity: to make (nearly) an entire continent skip development of dirty fossil fuels, and be powered by renewable energy instead.
The Daily Conversation
We've Disrupted the All-Important ‘Ocean Conveyor Belt’
Warming ocean water is weakening a major current system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which helps regulate global weather. Melting ice in Greenland and freshwater from rivers are making the ocean less...
The Daily Conversation
How More Water Vapor is Causing Extreme Weather
As the planet warms, there's more water vapor in the air, which makes storms stronger and causes heavier rain and snow. This extra heat and humidity can also make it dangerous to live in some places, especially at night when bodies can’t...
The Daily Conversation
Global Temperatures are Rising at Unprecedented Speed
Scientists know that greenhouse gases from human activities are warming the Earth and causing major changes in the environment. Dr. Jennifer Francis explains that for thousands of years, Earth’s temperature was mostly stable due to...
The Daily Conversation
Category 6 Hurricanes?: How Extreme Jet Streams Are Wreaking Havoc
The Arctic is warming quickly, and this is changing the jet stream—a strong wind high in the sky that affects weather. The jet stream is becoming slower and more wavy, which causes extreme weather to last longer, like very cold winters...
The Daily Conversation
Arctic Warming: A Very Bad Positive Feedback Loop
The oceans are very important in climate change because they take in almost 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases and a lot of carbon dioxide. This makes the oceans warmer and more acidic, which has led to record-low sea ice,...
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How Ocean Currents Influence Life on Land
As the whales swim south, the water gets colder and more dangerous, with predators like sharks and killer whales nearby. Baby humpbacks stay quiet, using soft sounds to talk to their moms and avoid being found. Ocean currents like the...
Makematic
U.S. Regions
Explore the diverse landscapes and climates of the United States’ five geographic regions and discover the unique characteristics that define each area.
Makematic
Indigenous Peoples in North America: West
Indigenous Peoples have thrived across the western portion of present day United States for more than 10,000 years, forming hundreds of distinct cultures and Nations. In this video, learn about the Inuit, Chinook, and Pueblo Nations.
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Why So Few People Live In The Northern Part Of Michigan
Michigan is an incredibly important state in the country due to its history with and current home of the U.S. automobile industry. But while the state today is home to about 10 million Americans, the vast majority of them live almost as...
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Why WYOMING Is "Empty" And COLORADO Is Not
Wyoming and Colorado are two states that would appear to have many similarities. Location, physical geography, history and even their very shapes mirror each other in interesting ways. However, Colorado has ten times the population as...
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Why So Few People Live In This HUGE Area In The Middle Of Spain
Spain is the fourth largest country in the European Union by population with more than 48 million people. Despite this, the vast majority of these people live either within the Madrid metropolitan area or within cities on the coast. This...
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Why The Vast Majority Of All Chileans Live Near Its Capital
Chile is the world's longest and narrowest country. And squished in between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountain range is 19.5 million people. But despite being a large (if skinny) country, the vast majority of Chileans live within...
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Why So Few People Live On New Zealand's South Island
New Zealand is incredible to behold. Its physical geography, mostly on the South Island, is some of the most awe inspiring in the entire world. And its for this reason, that the country has gained international fame through the likes of...
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Understanding Climate Change: The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program
This video discusses the importance of studying climate change and the efforts of the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (ARM) to improve our understanding of the Earth's climate. Through the establishment of monitoring facilities...
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Landmarks - Atlantis
ATLANTIS THE MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND OF CYPRUS IS ONE OF THE CRADLES OF MODERN CIVILIZATION, AND STORIES FROM ITS ANCIENT CULTURE HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN TO US. SOME STORIES ARE THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF MYTHS AND ARE PROOF THAT NOT ALL...