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The History and Importance of Timekeeping: From Sundials to Wristwatches
In this video, we explore the concept of time and its measurement. From the Earth's time zones to our internal circadian rhythms, we delve into how time affects our daily lives. We also learn about various timekeeping devices throughout...
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Revolutionizing Fruit Preservation: Dr. Nguyen Van Kai and his Ozonic Liquid
This video features Dr. Nguyen Van Kai, a physicist and chemist from Vietnam, who has developed an Ozonic liquid that can prolong the lifespan of over 61 types of fruits and vegetables. He claims that his liquid is safe and can kill...
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Invading Animals: The Cane Toad
In the early 20th Century, the South American cane toad was introduced to Australia to eat beetles which were destroying the sugar crop. But once in the wild the toads did more harm than good. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The...
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Fair Trade
Find out the principles underlying some of the most prominent Fair Trade schemes and how these can redress unequal relationships between small producers and global buyers. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The...
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Brazil: Agricultural Revolution
With global food need increasing, but less new agricultural land available, progressive agricultural methods are needed to feed the world. See some of those methods in action in Brazil. Human Geography - A Changing World - In the last...
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Precision Farming: Using Echolocation to Grow More with Less
Video 6 of the Echolocation Unit. In this final segment, students will discover how farmers are using precision farming to adapt to the challenges of climate change. Using an analogy of doing homework with different tools for different...
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The General Election and Voting Process
During the general election, presidential candidates and their running mates campaign across the country to gain voter support. Election Day is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with voters casting ballots...
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Building and Maintaining Our Community: Essential Workers
This video introduces the workers who help build and maintain our community, from construction workers and utility workers to garbage collectors and mail carriers. Learn how these community members keep us safe, provide essential...
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The Beginning of the Great Depression
This video explains the events leading up to the stock market crash of 1929 and the start of the Great Depression. It discusses how easy access to credit and stock investments led to a booming economy in the 1920s, followed by panic and...
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The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores the significant effects of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States. It discusses how the acquisition doubled the country's size, opened up new trade routes along the Mississippi River, and enabled westward...
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Leif Erikson and the Viking Journey to North America
Learn about Leif Erikson, the Viking explorer who led a daring expedition across the Northern Atlantic, possibly making him the first European to reach North America. Discover how Viking ships, like the Knarr, enabled their exploration...
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Taking Action Against Water Scarcity: Solutions for Conservation
Discover practical solutions to combat water scarcity, ranging from agricultural practices and industrial innovations to individual lifestyle changes. Learn how farmers can conserve water through better irrigation methods, how industries...
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Living Green - Episode 38 - Holland's Energy Farm
In recent years we ve been concerned with developing more energy efficient fuels for cars, but what about farming equipment? Holland has come up with a hydrogen powered tractor to help reduce fuel costs for farmers. But new equipment...
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The World of Owls
Explore the fascinating world of owls, from their silent flight and remarkable eyesight to their unique neck flexibility and diverse diet. Learn about the different sounds owls make and their vital role in controlling rodent populations....
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From cash to compost, how old money grows new life
Uncover the innovative journey of transforming old, unfit currency into fertile soil for urban farming in New Orleans.
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Farm Living
Mr. Griot explores the nonfiction story "Farm Living." Then he compares and contrasts city life and farm life using a Venn diagram.
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Pioneer Families and Their Children
Dr. Forrester compares the difficult lives of pioneer families in the 1800s to the lives we live in modern times.
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The Development of the West
Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.
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Producing Produce
Dr. Forrester explains how new technologies enable farmers to feed an ever growing population.
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Farm Tech
Dr. Forrester explains how America has fewer farmers that have to provide for a larger population.
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Controlling Pests
Dr. Forrester explains how farmers minimize the damaging effects of insects.
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Farmers: Feeding the World
Dr. Forrester explains the basic needs of a human and how those are met in our society.
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Types of People in the Colonies
Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.
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Adopted as a Baby_ a Farmer Digs Into Her Culture
Join Kristen Leach on her farming journey as she grows Korean and East Asian herbs in California, enriching local cuisines.