Instructional Video3:00
SWPictures

Climate Change and Drought Threaten Rice Production in Australia

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video1:12
Next Animation Studio

Hoover Dam’s Lake Mead reaches all-time low

12th - Higher Ed
The vital reservoir has reached the lowest level it has ever been and weather forecasts show that it will probably drop a lot lower.
Instructional Video0:57
Next Animation Studio

Chile's Aculeo Lagoon dries up for the first time in 2,000 years

12th - Higher Ed
The disappearance of the body of water is due to urban and agricultural expansion as well as climate change and severe droughts.
Instructional Video10:46
Espresso Media

The Devastating Effects of Drought on Agriculture and Animal Sanctuaries

9th - 12th
The video portrays the devastating effects of a severe drought on a sanctuary for horses and the wider agricultural industry in South Africa. The lack of water has resulted in lost jobs, reduced crop yields, and a threat to the survival...
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

Understanding Drought: Causes, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video0:58
Curated Video

I WONDER - How do Animals Survive Drought?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of how do animals survive drought.
Instructional Video0:47
Next Animation Studio

Malaysia starts cloud seeding to induce rainfall

12th - Higher Ed
The Malaysian Meteorological Department carried out cloud seeding operations over several areas affected by severe drought on Monday (March 3).
Instructional Video16:53
Financial Times

Cape Town: Life without Water

Higher Ed
Rich people don't sleep well when poor people are thirsty.' How Cape Town residents are living with the threat of the taps running dry and have changed their relationship with water forever.
Instructional Video1:54
US Department of Agriculture

Healthier Soils To Get Through Drought

Higher Ed
When it comes to drought relief. most eyes look to the sky. But now some USDA experts are suggesting that at least part of the drought solution is not above us, but below us in the soil.
Instructional Video5:01
Mr. Beat

Will Las Vegas Run Out of Water?

6th - 12th
Will the Colorado River dry up? Mr. Beat examines the dangers of cities like Las Vegas running out of water due to recent population growth and drought in the American Southwest.
Instructional Video0:41
Next Animation Studio

Residents of El Paso to drink treated sewage water

12th - Higher Ed
Drought caused by climate change is forcing El Paso, Texas residents to find alternate sources of water.
Instructional Video1:16
NASA

Crop Irrigation Is Closely Tied to Groundwater Depletion Around the World

3rd - 11th
The irrigation that grows crops, especially in dry countries, can also be responsible for taxing aquifers beyond their capacities. Groundwater depletion is embedded in the international food trade, with countries exporting crops grown...
Instructional Video1:49
US Department of Agriculture

Preserving Green Grazing Even During Drought

Higher Ed
USDA is helping ranchers learn to keep some green on their land even during drought.
Instructional Video4:50
Espresso Media

The Western Cape Drought: A Crisis Unfolds

9th - 12th
This video discusses the severe drought in the Western Cape region of South Africa, which has led to a significant decrease in rainfall and water reserves. The speaker, who is a government official, explains the potential long-term...
Instructional Video1:00
Curated Video

I WONDER - What Causes Droughts?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of what causes droughts.
Instructional Video1:39
US Department of Agriculture

Healthy Soil Vs. Drought

Higher Ed
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought.
Instructional Video7:50
Espresso Media

Water Shortage in Cape Town: The Struggle to Survive

9th - 12th
This video highlights the severe water shortage crisis in Cape Town, South Africa. It showcases the struggles of the people in the area to collect water and how they are adapting to the situation. The video also provides information on...
Instructional Video4:47
EarthEcho International

Youth in Action: A Young Eagle Scout's Project to Promote Water Conservation

9th - 12th
A young Eagle Scout in Southern California created a water-wise garden project at the Lenain Water Treatment facility, demonstrating to tourists how to plant native plants and succulents in a way that is much less water-intensive. His...
Instructional Video3:26
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Sand Dredging in the Mekong River

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the alarming issue of sand extraction from the Mekong River in Cambodia. The high demand for sand has led to environmental degradation, including the loss of wetlands and collapsing riverbanks. The video highlights...
Instructional Video2:22
Mazz Media

Drought

6th - 8th
This live-action video program is about drought. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
Instructional Video2:05
NASA

NASA | Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming

3rd - 11th
Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions? "Now, direct evidence of the footprint or the fingerprint of global warming: we're seeing more frequent, more intense, and...
Instructional Video5:18
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Floods

6th - 8th
The cycle of water from the air to the ground to the oceans and back to the air never ends. Water is found in the air, in the ground, in rivers and oceans, and it's found as gas, liquid, and solid. As it moves though phases and locations...
Instructional Video20:29
Mazz Media

The Science of Climate Change

6th - 8th
Real World Science : The Science of Climate Change This program begins by explaining how scientists have learned that Earth’s climate has changed many times over billions of years and that Earth’s climate is always changing. Students...
Instructional Video2:31
Science360

Lord Of The Tree Rings

12th - Higher Ed
David Stahle travels to ancient forests around the world, collecting tree rings to learn more about major climate and historical events dating back hundreds and thousands of years. With help from the National Science Foundation, he uses...