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The equator
Find out why countries on the equator enjoy sunshine for most of the year. People and places - Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points The equator divides the planet into two halves: the northern hemisphere and the southern...
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The seasons
Find out how the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Seasons Learning Points The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons. The Earth can be divided into the northern and southern...
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Jules Verne Trophy
Sail alongside the crew of Kingfisher II as they compete for the 2003 Jules Verne Trophy. People and places - Physical geography - Weather Learning Points The Doldrums is an area near the equator with low air pressure and very little...
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Where on Earth are you?
Believe it or not only two numbers are needed to locate your exact position on Earth - your longitude and latitude! People and places -Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points Longitude: imaginary lines that run vertically around...
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Exploring the World: Maps, Latitude, and Longitude
This video explains how world maps and globes help us understand the locations of places on Earth. Learn about key concepts like the equator, prime meridian, latitude, and longitude, and how they are used to pinpoint locations. Discover...
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Why Are the Tropics Hotter than The Equator?
The hottest parts of the world do not lie ‘on’ the Equator (as our assumption would suggest) but rather around the tropics, i.e., the areas that lie above and below the Equator. What’s the reason behind this? The answer to this question...
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Exploring Saturn: Rings, Moons, and Mysteries
Saturn, the second largest planet in our solar system, captivates observers with its many rings made mostly of ice. Saturn's largest moon, Titan, holds a thick atmosphere and intriguing landscapes, making it a potential target for future...
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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...
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Living in India
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in India.
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Geography Terms and Tools
Dr. Forrester teaches about landforms and bodies of water that cover the earth. She tells about how globes, maps, and atlases are ways to identify those landforms and bodies of water.
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Why Does It Take Longer to Fly West?
The reason airplane flights take longer when traveling west is because of the different speeds of rotation on Earth. The rotational velocity of Earth decreases as one goes from the Equator to the poles. This means that a place on the...
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Weather
Dr. Forrester explains how meteorologists use weather patterns and other events to predict the weather.
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Launch of Inmarsat's New 14 Satellite: A Giant Leap for Global Broadband
In this video transcript, we witness the successful launch of Inmarsat's New 14 satellite, one of the largest spacecraft ever built, from a modified oil rig in the Pacific Ocean. The multinational effort involving US, Russian, Ukrainian,...
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Ulysses: Exploring the Sun's Poles and Unveiling its Secrets
This video explores the Ulysses spacecraft's mission to study the Sun's polar regions, providing valuable insights into the nature of our nearest star. By observing from above the Earth's atmosphere, Ulysses has revealed a clearer...
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Exploring the Sun: Ulysses and the Quest for Solar Understanding
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of solar observations and the mission of the Ulysses spacecraft. We learn about the immense complexity of the Sun and how it affects our planet. The video highlights the importance of...
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Introduction to the Galileo Satellite Navigation System
The video describes the launch procedures and capabilities of the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket, which carries commercial payloads into space. It also introduces the Galileo satellite navigation system, the world's first...
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WHERE AM I? Permaculture Site Analysis
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison uses the lightboard to explain the process of Permaculture site analysis from macro to micro. Filmed at Oregon State University.
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...
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Even More E
Miss Palomine talks about the uppercase and lowercase letter -Ee and, with the student, looks for words that begin with the letter -e.
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Summertime
Miss Palomine talks about summertime and how the environment changes from spring to summer. She talks about the cycle of seasons and how the seasons transition from one to the next. She lists many fun things we can do in the summertime....
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Between Summer and Winter
Miss Palomine looks at her calendar and shows that fall happens between summer and winter. She talks about how we need to dress for the warm and cold weather. She talks about how the seasons south of the equator are the same, but happen...
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Does Vitamin D Help Sleep? Yes and See Exactly Why
Do you have trouble sleeping? You may be missing this natural ingredient in your life. In this video, I talk about the importance of vitamin D for sleep and offer some tips on how to get more of it. References Nair R, Maseeh A. Vitamin...
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Understanding Climate Part 2: Volcanoes, Oceans, and Internal Variability
After learning about how orbital variations and the sun affect Earth's climate, let's get a little closer to home and see how things like volcanoes and oceans can also affect the climate. There are very elaborate currents in the ocean,...
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Understanding Seasons: The Earth's Orbit and Tilt
In this video, we learn all about seasonal weather patterns and why they are different in parts of the world. Students focus on Earth's orbit, tilt, and relationship to the sun to learn how the weather changes.