Curated Video
The grunion fish
Meet the grunion fish, an ordinary-looking fish whose extraordinary life is ruled by the phases of the Moon. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The grunion fish breeds in time with the phases of the Moon....
PBS
The Enduring Myth and Medical Mysteries of Werewolves
Throughout history, the concept of werewolves has been closely intertwined with both supernatural and medical explanations. Initially, lycanthropy referred to both literal shape-shifting into wolves through magic and a form of mental...
PBS
Evolution of Werewolf Legends During the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, werewolf legends evolved, becoming more widespread and demonized by the church. Changes in farming, particularly the rise of sheep farming, positioned wolves as a threat to livelihood, which reinforced their...
PBS
Cultural Variations and Christian Influence on Werewolf Legends
Influenced by Germanic and Nordic traditions, werewolf legends spread throughout Europe. This resulted in a variety of werewolf stories across different cultures. From transformations caused by drinking from a wolf's footprint to legends...
PBS
Myth, Symbolism, and Cultural Origins of the Werewolf
Wolves have played a unique role throughout human history, being both feared predators and admired creatures. This video explores the origins and evolution of the werewolf myth across various cultures, emphasizing three main types of...
Curated Video
Our Solar System
Dr. Forrester classifies the parts of our solar system by examining such components as planets, moon, Sun, Milky Way, comets, asteroids, and meteors. She explains lunar phases, lunar eclipses, and solar eclipses. Dr. Forrester...
Curated Video
Phases of the Moon
“Phases of the Moon” will explain the moon’s different phases and why they appear as they do from Earth.
Nature League
How Does Space Impact Life on Earth? - Field Trip
This week on Nature League, Brit explores the rhythms of life on Earth by interviewing Dr. Mark Reiser about solar and lunar cycles.
Nature League
Does the Full Moon Affect Animal Behavior? - From A to B
This week on Nature League, Adrian asks Brit if a full moon has any measurable effect on humans and non-human animals.
Nature League
Exploring Rhythms | Compilation
Brit looks back on our eleventh month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of rhythms.
NASA
Gravity Assist: Gravity Assist Podcast: The Moon Rocks! With Barbara Cohen
Learn how Moon rocks can reveal all kinds of information about our nearest neighbor, as NASA prepares to send astronauts to the Moon and on to Mars.
Learning Mole
Easter
This animated video class is all about Easter.Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about events around the world.
60 Second Histories
Maya calendar
This short video explores the two calendars; the Tzolk'in and the Haab and how important they were to the Maya people.
AllTime 10s
10 Astronomical Events That Will Happen In Your Lifetime
From comets to the very special birth of a star, get your telescopes and calendars at the ready as AllTime10's brings you 10 Astronomical Events That Will Happen In Your Lifetime!
Curated Video
The Impact of Tides: Understanding the Rise and Fall of Ocean Levels
Explore the fascinating phenomenon of tides and how they are influenced by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun. We learn how ancient civilizations accurately predicted tides and how this knowledge continues to be crucial for...
Curated Video
Tides: the Rise and Fall of Ocean Waters
Examine how tides are formed. Understand their predictable patterns and how the gravitational force of the sun and moon impact ocean tides. The video also explains the concepts of high tides and low tides, as well as the occurrence of...
Fun Kids
Let's Learn About Halloween
Happy Halloween! What do you know about Halloween? Come and learn lots about Halloween with Fun Kids English's Vocabulary series. This Halloween learning video will introduce a variety of Halloween vocabulary: eyeball, tombstone, haunted...
NASA
Why Can You See the Moon During the Day? We Asked a NASA Scientist
Why can you see the Moon during the day? Easy, because it’s there! It may seem odd to look up at the daytime sky and see the Moon but it’s perfectly natural. Planetary geologist Sarah Noble breaks it down so you know when to look up....
NASA
NASA | Supermoon 2013
Dr. Michelle Thaller answers questions about what a Supermoon is and talks about how NASA is studying the moon with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
NASA
NASA | Understanding Lunar Eclipses
It's not often that we get a chance to see our planet's shadow, but a lunar eclipse gives us a fleeting glimpse. During these rare events, the full Moon rapidly darkens and then glows red as it enters the Earth's shadow. Though a lunar...
NASA
NASA | Landsat Looks to the Moon
Every full moon, Landsat 8 turns its back on Earth. As the satellite's orbit takes it to the nighttime side of the planet, Landsat 8 pivots to point at the moon. It scans the distant lunar surface multiple times, then flips back around...