Curated Video
Ecosystems
Dr. Forrester defines the term ecosystem and talks about the factors that have a negative effect on them. Dr. Forrester will also discuss measures that can be taken to help preserve our ecosystems.
Curated Video
Water Is Everywhere
Dr. Forrester talks about the many uses of water. She will talk about water treatment plants. Dr. Forrester will also brainstorm with your student how to conserve water.
Professor Dave Explains
Terrestrial Biomes Part 1: Rainforest, Desert, Grassland, and Shrubland
There are so many different species on this planet, and they in such incredibly different environments. We can refer to these regions as biomes, and we will want to learn the broad characteristics of each biome. What's the difference...
Curated Video
Plants in Extreme Environments: Adaptations for Survival
This video is a lecture presentation on plants in extreme environments. The speaker begins by discussing the resources plants need to survive, such as light, water, carbon dioxide, and mineral ions. The process of photosynthesis is...
Curated Video
Understanding the Role of Kidneys in Maintaining Water and Mineral Balance
This video provides an overview of the function of the kidneys in the human body. It describes how the kidneys work to maintain the balance of water and mineral ions in the body, and how they remove waste products from the blood through...
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Water Scarcity
Learn all about the most precious resource on this planet. It's not diamonds, gold or silver; it's water! Viewers will appreciate the staggering amounts of water used daily, the challenges ahead with physical scarcity versus economic...
Makematic
Take Action for Clean Water and Sanitation (Ages 11 - 17)
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Press Association
Sinn Fein object to government plans for water charges for wasteful users
Sinn Fein’s Eoin O Broin says the governments plans for water charges for “wasteful” properties should be scrapped as they target low income homes and do not rectify the issue of water wastage.