Visual Learning Systems
The Biosphere: Aquatic Biomes
This program explores the major features of earth's amazing biosphere. Students are introduced to the biotic and abiotic components found in an ecosystem. Footage from throughout the world illustrates how ecosystems can change over time....
Visual Learning Systems
Volume and Density: Introduction (Volume and Density)
This series of videos explores the concepts of volume, mass, and density. The means by which volume and density are calculated is highlighted. Everyday examples of each make the concepts easy to understand.
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Freshwater Biomes: Rivers and Streams
Upon viewing the Exploring Freshwater Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: List some of the ways fresh water is used in daily life. Understand how and why fresh water is so important to the lives of humans and...
Visual Learning Systems
Water, Water, Everywhere: Freshwater
Upon viewing the Water, Water, Everywhere video series, students will be able to do the following: List some of the ways they use water everyday in their lives. Describe why water is important to plants and animals. Explain the structure...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Ecosystems
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Weatherthings
Clouds, Rain and the Water Cycle
A rainy day spent inside helps a little boy learn about clouds and the water cycle from his mother. He sees the value of rain to plants, animals, people and the planet, even when the rain is not convenient for him. As the rain...
Curated Video
Sask. man dives into challenge of swimming in 70 lakes to celebrate 70th birthday
New ReviewGerald Siemens splashed into a great way to see the province. He decided to jump into one lake for every year he's been alive.
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Winnipeg art heist: Police hunt for Exchange District art thief
New ReviewA shattered gallery window, a missing painting worth nearly $9,000 -- and the thieves are still on the run.Canadian artist Marianne Thompson was devastated to learn her piece, Lady of the Lake, had been stolen from Warehouse Artworks in...
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This Ontario lake reveals the effect of humans on the planet, scientists say
New ReviewMilton's Crawford Lake is known as a popular place for hiking. But scientists say it also best exemplifies the moment — about 800 years ago — when we began to see the effect of humans on earth's ecosystems. CBC's Kirthana Sasitharan got...
Curated Video
UK and Ireland's largest lake turns toxic
New ReviewA toxic algae bloom has spread across Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland, posing serious risks to wildlife, public health, and local water supplies. Authorities are warning residents to avoid contact with the water as...
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Toxic Algae Blankets UK And Ireland's Largest Lake
New ReviewA toxic algae bloom has spread across Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland, posing serious risks to wildlife, public health, and local water supplies. Authorities are warning residents to avoid contact with the water as...
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Halifax Water plans to impose mandatory conservation measures
New ReviewThe utility asked residents to conserve water voluntarily because of lower-than-normal water levels at Lake Major and Pockwock Lake. Watch Amy Smith's interview with Brittany Smith, a spokesperson for Halifax Water.
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Scuba dive pause frustrating for Calgary Firefighters Association
New ReviewThe Calgary Fire Department paused its specialized dive program last year after finding gaps in equipment and training. But recent drownings in Mahogany Lake highlight frustrations that the program isn't back up and running during the...
Curated Video
'Unsustainable misuse.' Overcrowding leads to ban on island access at Candlewood Lake
New ReviewThe Candlewood Lake Authority says the ban will be enforced by lake patrol, state DEEP officials, and police departments from the five surrounding communities.
Curated Video
Jammu & Kashmir: Mohsin Ali Wins First Gold Medal in Men's 1000M Kayaking | Khelo India
New ReviewMohsin Ali Kand, a 17-year-old boy, son of a carpenter and a part-time shikara-Walla from Srinagar, turned gold medalist in the first Khelo India National Water Sports Festival held in picturesque Dal Lake.
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Sullivan's Pond is drying out. What does that mean for Dartmouth's beloved geese?
New ReviewThis summer's hot, dry weather has seen water levels drop dramatically across Nova Scotia. But what does that mean for the geese that call Sullivan's Pond home? The CBC's Andrew Sampson went to find out.
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Sullivans Pond is drying out. What does that mean for Dartmouth's beloved geese?
New ReviewThis summer's hot, dry weather has seen water levels drop dramatically across Nova Scotia. But what does that mean for the geese that call Sullivans Pond home? The CBC's Andrew Sampson went to find out.
Curated Video
Lottery for tours of Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber flight deck at B.C. Aviation Museum
New ReviewThe Martin Mars water bomber is an iconic piece of B.C. history, used to fight wildfires since the 1950s. Now retired, one of the planes has been purchased for the B.C. Aviation Museum, where visitors can tour the aircraft. CBC's Jason...
Curated Video
Khelo India water sports festival 2025: India’s top athletes to compete at Dal Lake
New ReviewIndia's first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 kicks off at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, bringing together 400+ athletes from across 36 states and UTs. With 24 Olympic-category gold medals up for grabs in rowing, kayaking,...
Curated Video
Halifax wildfire caused by human action: DNR
Firefighters and aircraft continued to battle the Susies Lake wildfire on Wednesday. It is now 15 hectares in size. An official confirmed on Wednesday the fire was caused by human activity. Josh Hoffman has the story.
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Susies Lake fire has shrunk, but is still out of control
Watch highlights from an update provided by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Department of Natural Resources forest manager Scott Tingley on the wildfire.
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Wildfire air support close enough to give 'the pilot a Pepsi'
Bill Knowlton of B.A.D. Dog Cycles in Timberlea, N.S., had a front row seat to water bombers scooping up lake water near the wildfire burning near Susies Lake in Halifax.
Curated Video
Residents worry as wildfires rage near Kawartha Lakes
From ice storms to wildfires, residents in Kawartha Lakes have faced several environmental challenges this year. As CBC's Dale Manucdoc reports, people are worried the flames may soon spread to their homes.
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Man survives 9 days missing in B.C. woods
A man missing for nine days in northern B.C. was found alive thanks to an SOS sign he made near a remote lake. Rescuers credit the shelter he made and the visibility of the sign for the life-saving discovery.