SciShow
The Awesome Bug That Lives on Frozen Volcanos
In the frozen mini volcanoes on Maunakea in Hawai'i there lives a scavenger-predator that prefers its meals delivered.
Bozeman Science
Speciation and Extinction
Paul Andersen details the evolutionary processes of speciation and extinction. Stickleback evolution in Lake Loberg is used as example of rapid speciation. Adaptive radiation is illustrated using the Hawaiian honeycreeper. A brief...
Curated Video
Hot spot
A fixed place within the mantle or oceanic lithosphere where rocks melt to generate magma. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Bedtime History
History of Hawaii For Kids
Learn about the formation and history of the Hawaiian Islands.
Curated Video
A Compare and Contrast Essay
Mr. Griot reviews the essay "Amazing National Parks: Volcanoes and Mountains" and provides examples of how the author compared and contrasted the national parks. He explains the importance of a Venn diagram when comparing and contrasting...
Great Big Story
Hōkūleʻa, Reviving Traditional Polynesian Navigation
Celebrate the Hōkūleʻa, a replica Polynesian voyaging canoe, and its journey to revive ancient navigation methods using only nature's cues.
Curated Video
Howdy, Harry Horse
Miss Palomine talks about the uppercase -H and lowercase -h and, using the Harry Horse music video, she identifies the -H words.
Science ABC
Why Is Volcanic Soil So Fertile?
Volcanic soil, belongs to a category of soils known as andisols and is derived from both volcanic lava and volcanic ash, both of which are rich in certain key nutrients, such as iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorous,...
Curated Video
Bodies of Water 2
Bodies of Water differentiates between different bodies of water by exploring bays, canals, gulfs, lakes, oceans, rivers, seas, and straits.
60 Second Histories
Captain Cook - part 2
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's final voyage aboard HMS Resolution.
Brave Wilderness
Fantastic Sea Creatures…and Where to Find Them!
In this segment of On Location, Coyote, Mark and Mario embark on an epic snorkeling adventure all around the isle of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands! Their mission was simple - scout for future scuba diving locations and sample the...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists have found anomalous structures around the Earth’s core
Geophysicists from the University of Maryland analyzed seismic waves around the world and found large unusual structures near the Earth’s core.
Physics Girl
Why Hawaii's volcano is so UNUSUAL
Hawaii is known for its volcanoes, but most volcanoes on earth exist along tectonic plate lines. Hawaii does not! What causes Hawaii to form, and how is it related to the mystery of a magnetic bar code across the Pacific Ocean? Host...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Pacific Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Hawaii
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Plate Tectonics: The Hawaiian Archipelago
This video segment adapted from NOVA uses animation to show the relationship between the movement of a tectonic plate and whether volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands are active or dormant. 4m 38s
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hawaiian Coastal Cliffs
This video segment from Nature explains the geologic forces behind the creation of Hawaii's dramatic shoreline. Can be viewed full screen. [1:54]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Did Life Emerge Here?
This video segment adapted from NOVA describes the emergence of life on the islands of Hawaii from a barren volcanic platform under the ocean waves to the rich explosion of life that covers the many climate zones of the islands today....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Imperialism Debates
This video lesson from Khan Academy covers Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The debates surrounding America's transformation into an imperialist country are discussed. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Plate Tectonics: Hawaiian Islands Formation
Discusses the formation of the Hawaiian Islands by the stationary hot spot under the Pacific plate.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How to Build an Island From Scratch
Learn how the Hawaiian Islands were formed by a geothermal hotspot and resulting volcanic activity in this video segment from Nature. [0:43]