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Curated Video

Raising Children on a Sustainable Island

6th - Higher Ed
Norah moved to the Isle of Eigg for its natural beauty and ecological policies, which align with her values, making it an ideal place for her family. She appreciates the island's sense of community and the freedom it offers her...
Instructional Video4:59
Curated Video

Living in Ireland

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in Ireland.
Instructional Video5:12
Curated Video

European Immigration and Ellis Island

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about the variety of immigrants who have come to America and the various reasons they came. She then talks about the immigration center at Ellis Island.
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Geography Terms and Tools

3rd - 8th
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.
Instructional Video12:51
Brave Wilderness

Giant Rats the Size of Dogs

6th - 8th
Join Mark Vins and the crew as they journey over 12,000 miles to Rottnest Island in search of the ultimate selfie with the HAPPIEST creature on the planet—the one and only Quokka! Is this the happiest animal you've ever seen?
Instructional Video11:18
Brave Wilderness

Would You Enter the Dragon Infested Island?

6th - 8th
Have you ever seen a real-life Pokémon? Coyote and Mario team up with Christina Wilson in the Florida Keys on an adventure to catch three lizards who inspired the Pokémon Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar. Gotta catch 'em all!
Instructional Video1:03
Great Big Story

Socotra Island, A Unique Alien Landscape

12th - Higher Ed
Discover Socotra Island's unique species, including the Dragon's Blood tree, and its UNESCO heritage status.
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

Volcanoes Go Boom

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains the interaction of the earth’s layers with the tectonic plates and the eruptions of volcanoes.
Instructional Video5:37
Curated Video

Landforms of the United States

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains the variety of landforms throughout the United States.
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Great Big Story

Jillian Morris, Champion of Shark Conservation and the Wonders of Bimini's Waters

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the life of Jillian Morris, a dedicated shark conservationist and underwater videographer, as she shares her passion for sharks and the mesmerizing blue waters of Bimini.
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Great Big Story

The Remarkable Comeback of the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the story of the Lord Howe Island stick insect, once thought extinct, and its triumphant return through dedicated conservation efforts.
Instructional Video1:31
Great Big Story

Bali's Temple in the Sea

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the history and legends of Tanah Lot, one of Bali's most cherished sea temples, protected by sea serpents and shrouded in myths.
Instructional Video10:11
PBS

The Fatal Song of the Sirens

9th - Higher Ed
This episode explains how sirens appeared in ancient history, from literature to art, and looks at how the half human half bird creatures became more commonly associated with mermaids. From Ancient Greek legends to Medieval bestiaries,...
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PBS

Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant

9th - Higher Ed
In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about the role paleontology has played in creating monsters. Join Dr. Zarka and special guests Kallie Moore and Blake de...
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Great Big Story

This Tiny Island Was a Hub for Lumberjacks

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the picturesque Cortegada Island and its history as a central point for the logging industry.
Instructional Video2:19
Great Big Story

How Quokka Selfies Helped Protect This Adorable Animal

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the adorable quokkas, internet's latest obsession! Learn about their habitat, behavior, and the art of taking ethical quokka selfies.
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Mackinac Island: A Step Back in Time

K - 8th
Mr. Griot recounts the steps taken to plan and write an informative essay and models the completion of the essay by writing a final draft.
Instructional Video3:49
Curated Video

Mackinac Island: Revised

K - 8th
Mr. Griot models using rubrics and checklists to self-evaluate and edit the rough draft of his informative essay.
Instructional Video4:54
Curated Video

Mackinac Island: The Rough Draft

K - 8th
Mr. Griot models how to write a rough draft of an informative essay.
Instructional Video5:35
Curated Video

Mackinac Island: An Informative Essay

K - 8th
Mr. Griot gives a brief explanation of the characteristics of an informative essay. He then models the steps in choosing a topic, researching, and planning an informative essay.
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Great Big Story

Mont Saint-Michel, a majestic Gothic treasure between tides

12th - Higher Ed
Mont Saint-Michel, a Gothic abbey off the coast of Normandy and Brittany, enchants with its majestic architecture and captivating medieval history
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Maddie Moate

What's in her Bag? - Amelia Earhart #1

K - 5th
The story of Amelia Earhart as told by the contents of her bag?! I wanted to find a personable and intimate way of discussing my inspirational female icons on Youtube. So, I've taken the YouTube classic "What's in my Bag" tag and...
Instructional Video1:15
Great Big Story

Kizhi Island's Nail-less Marvel, The Church of the Transfiguration

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the architectural wonder of the Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island, built entirely without nails.
Instructional Video4:33
Curated Video

Castaway Water - Part 2

3rd - 8th
While searching for JP's secret lair, the Boneheads are shipwrecked on an uncharted desert isle. The castaways realize it is the very island where JP is about to unleash a terrible storm that will rain down pollution over the entire...