Visual Learning Systems
Topography and the Earth: Plains
This program describes the major topographical features of Earth including mountains, plains, and plateaus. Footage from throughout North America takes students to the Rocky Mountains, the plains of Iowa, and the Colorado Plateau to...
Curated Video
The Nutritional Benefits of Spelt
This video breaks down the nutrient, mineral, and vitamin content of spelt, emphasizing its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. Spelt part 2/5
Curated Video
Geography: From Athens to America
Thanks, in part, to its unique geography, Athens is the birthplace of democracy, and one of the most successful city-states in all of Ancient Greece.
Curated Video
Amaranth: From Ancient Staple to Modern Superfood
This video explores the fascinating history and resilience of the ancient grain, amaranth. From its origins in Mesoamerica and its importance to the Aztec civilization, to its condemnation by the Spanish conquistadors and subsequent...
Jabzy
Anglo-Powhatan Wars - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Anglo-Powhatan Wars
Curated Video
Significance and Uses of Millet Around the World
This video explores the significance of millet in various cultures and traditions throughout history. The video also showcases the diverse influences and uses of millet throughout history and emphasizes its importance as a versatile and...
US Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award winner
The DiFebo family farm in Bangor, Pennsylvania has won the prestigious Aldo Leopold Conservation Award, presented by the Sand County Foundation. The DiFebos have partnered with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to protect...
Curated Video
Barley: Why It's a Super Grain
This video discusses the nutritional benefits of barley, an ancient grain known for its superior value across continents and millennia. The video highlights various aspects of barley's nutritional profile, such as its high fiber content,...
SWPictures
Climate Change and Drought Threaten Rice Production in Australia
The video highlights the impact of climate change on the rice industry in New South Wales, Australia. Seven years of drought have resulted in a drastic decrease in rice production, leading to soaring prices and concerns about food security.
SWPictures
Scientists Work to Develop Climate-Resilient Crops to Combat Global Food Insecurity
The video discusses how climate change is affecting food security in developing countries, leading to protests and riots. Scientists at Aberystwyth University are researching new crops that can withstand the changing climate and are...
US Department of Agriculture
Soil Health Farmers in Harford County, Maryland
Holloway Brothers farms in Darlington, Maryland works with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve soil health and put conservation on their land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Curated Video
Enhancing Greenhouse Conditions for Increased Crop Yields
This video explains how farmers can enhance the growing conditions for their crops by using greenhouses. The video discusses how temperature, light, and carbon dioxide concentration can all be controlled in a greenhouse, making it...
Weird History
How Easter Island Collapsed
Easter Island is a Chilean island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It's most widely known for the incredible stone statues - called moai - that were created and scattered across the island by its early inhabitants, the Rapa...
Curated Video
Disappearance and Rediscovery of Khorasan Wheat
This video explores the journey and various names of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that has traveled across continents and acquired different monikers. It highlights the importance of preserving and protecting not just this grain, but...
Curated Video
Where Quinoa Grows
Quinoa is a versatile and hearty crop that grows easily in low-nutrient soil. Peru and Bolivia produce most of the world's quinoa, but learn how this popular grain is spreading to other areas of the world and maybe even to outer space!...
FuseSchool
Economic, Environmental & Social Effect of Biofuels
Learn the basics about the economic, environmental and social effects of biofuels as part of the fuels chapter within environmental chemistry.
Curated Video
Understanding Drought: Causes, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies
A drought happens when there is significantly less rainfall than usual in an area. Discover why droughts happen and what can be done to mitigate the impact of a drought.
NASA
NASA and Agriculture: From Seeds to Satellites
NASA satellites, data, missions, and programs have been put to use for decades to strengthen food security, track droughts and flooding, determine plant and soil health and otherwise support agriculture decision making. With observations...
Red Rock Films
Ecosystem Activator: Streams and Rivers. Age 10 - 14.
Highlighting the life and movement of freshwater rivers and streams. Animals and their aquatic interactions with the ecosystem. Why streams and rivers are important and should be protected.
Curated Video
Agricultural Solutions for Feeding a Growing Population: GM Organisms, Fertilizers, and Biological Control
This video explores agricultural solutions that can help feed the growing human population. It discusses three methods: genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to control pests, fertilizers to increase crop growth, and biological control...
Curated Video
The Health Benefits of Teff
Learn about the nutrient profile of this tiny grain and the benefits it has for our bodies. Teff part 2/5
The Viral Fever
Sherpa Communities: Life in the Mountains
Sherpa Communities part 1/3: This video explores the life of the Sherpas, an ethnic group living in the Himalayas, and their struggles to survive in a harsh environment where farming is the backbone of their community. Despite the...
The Wall Street Journal
Innovations in Indoor Farming
As questions loom over global food insecurity and supply chains continue to be disrupted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, hear how new technologies and farming methods could open possibilities to grow leafy greens and luxury fruits.