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 Video4:40
Curated Video

Classifying Storms

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we learn about the different scales used to classify storms in various regions around the world. These scales, such as the Saffir Simpson scale and the India Meteorological Department scale, help scientists and researchers...
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,...
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

Exploring Space Weather

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the weather in space, focusing on the sun and its impact on Earth. We learn about solar wind, auroras, solar storms, and their effects on our communication systems and astronauts in space. The video highlights...
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

Understanding and Preparing for Hurricanes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an informative overview of hurricanes, explaining their characteristics, formation, and the potential damage they can cause. It also highlights the importance of forecasting and preparedness measures in mitigating the...
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

Blizzards: The Chilling Power of Winter Storms

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of blizzards, explaining their definition, formation, and classification in different regions. It also highlights some of the strongest blizzards recorded in history, showcasing their devastating impact on...
Instructional Video18:01
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Understanding Climate Patterns in the Pacific Ocean

K - 5th
This video provides an introduction to El Nino and La Nina, two climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean. It explains how these patterns occur, their impacts on global weather patterns, and discusses whether 2021 and 2022 are El Nino or La...
Instructional Video4:30
Curated OER

What is a Hurricane?

4th - 8th
Meet hurricane hunters and learn about where hurricanes form and how they occur. Great images, full explanations, and clear narration make this a great clip for learners in grades 3-6. Play this clip prior to or after a lesson on extreme...
Instructional Video
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Big Idea 8: Natural Hazards Affect Humans

3rd - 7th
Watch how natural hazards occur, how they affect our lives and what we can do to prepare for and mitigate their effects. [4:27]