FuseSchool
GM Crops
GM stands for genetically modified. So, GM crops are plants grown for food whose genes have been altered using genetic engineering. In some cases, the genes of other organisms have been inserted into the genome of the crop plant to...
TMW Media
Sustainable Farming: Common ways farmers protect their crops
How do farmers protect crops? How can farmers reduce the need for fertilizer and pesticides? What kinds of threats do citrus farmers face? Sustainable Farming, Part 1
PBS
Can Farms and Forests Coexist?
Deforestation is a big problem for the climate. This kind of land use releases more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than any single country, besides the United States or China. And most of the deforestation in the world today happens...
Mediacorp
The Impact of Palm Oil: Controversies and Challenges in Indonesia
This video explores the impact of the oil palm tree on Indonesia, focusing on its negative reputation due to deforestation, climate change, human rights abuses, and land conflicts. It highlights the economic benefits and high...
Science360
Sustainable Agriculture Engineering a win-win solution for poultry litter - Science Nation
New technology converts chicken manure into an eco-friendly revenue stream for farmers Description: Lee Blaney's lab at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, smells somewhat like a barnyard, and with good reason. With support...
TMW Media
The Everglades Ecosystem: Manmade projects to help the everglades
What mechanical process was created to help the natural process in the everglades? What is needed to learn in order to help maintain ecosystems? The Everglades Ecosystem, Part 4
Curated Video
The Cotton Gin: An Infamous Invention
It mechanised cotton production by separating cotton from seeds – but increased the demand for slave labor. Discover how the cotton gin changed 18th century American society.
Curated Video
Tobacco Press
Today we know the risks of smoking tobacco, but over 100 years ago the dangers were less well known, and tobacco became a booming business in Kentucky. It’s success can impart be credited to the Burley tobacco press
Mr. Beat
The History of Kansas (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here is the story of the history of my home state of Kansas.
US Department of Agriculture
Helping Monarch Butterflies
USDA launches a new conservation effort to attract monarch butterflies.
Bedtime History
Making the U.S. Constitution
After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...
Mazz Media
Exploring Communities Long Ago
Take students on a journey to early Native American communities, Colonial towns and early American cities to explore the variety of communities, as they existed in the past. They'll learn how schools of the past are different from their...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Depression - A Second New Deal
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Depression uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
FuseSchool
Pest Control
A pest is an organism that eats or damages crop plants that are grown in agriculture. Pests can be controlled using pesticides or by introducing other species, also known as biological control. Pesticides are natural or synthetic...
Hip Hughes History
The Square Deal for Dummies - Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era Reforms
Let HipHughes take you through the most essential of Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era reforms known as the "Square Deal. "
Science360
The Ogallala Aquifer
Farmers in Kansas and other states that sit atop the Ogallala aquifer -- the largest freshwater aquifer in North America -- are pumping out water for crop irrigation far faster than natural seepage of rainwater can replenish it....
Wonderscape
History Kids: George Washington Carver
In this video, we learn about the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, an American botanist known for his work with peanuts. The video covers Carver's early life, his schooling years, his time at Tuskegee Institute, and...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Depression - The Dust Bowl
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Depression uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Social Justice Case Studies
Case studies of companies saving money through implementing social justice strategies, employee health and safety programs and responsible sourcing
AllTime 10s
10 Things You Didnt Know The World Is Running Out Of
Are we about to run out of chocolate, wine or even sperm? Humanity is certainly going through its resources at an alarming rate, so what important items are on the brink of extinction?
The Viral Fever
Forests: Mayan Garden, Mexico
Many cultures believe that human life began in the forest, and for that reason, a deep connection to the plants and animals is always treasured by those who live amongst the trees. Hidden from view and hard to access, these ruins are...
Ancient Lights Media
Afghanistan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Afghanistan.
Healthcare Triage
GMOs
Since our first episode, you've begged us to cover Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs. Honestly, I often can't tell if those of you who are asking us to do this expect us to tell you're they're awesome of the worst thing to happen...