TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why did the US try to kill all the bison? | Andrew C. Isenberg
By the mid-1700s, many Plains nations survived on North America’s largest land mammals: bison. They ate its meat, made the hides into winter coats and blankets, and used the bones and horns for tools. But in the following decades,...
TED Talks
TED: The tree-growing movement restoring Africa's vital landscapes | Wanjira Mathai
2023 Audacious Project grantee Wanjira Mathai is at the forefront of re-greening the planet. Through the forest restoration initiative Restore Local, she's working to help both Africa's people and its landscapes flourish. Learn more...
TED Talks
Tara Houska: The Standing Rock resistance and our fight for indigenous rights
Still invisible and often an afterthought, indigenous peoples are uniting to protect the world's water, lands and history -- while trying to heal from genocide and ongoing inequality. Tribal attorney and Couchiching First Nation citizen...
SciShow
The Great North American Megadrought
In a few decades, scientists predict that a widespread, severe drought will sweep across western North America -- and it'll last for decades.
PBS
When Sharks Swam the Great Plains
If you've ever been to, or lived in, or even flown over the central swath of North America, then you've seen the remnants of what was a uniquely fascinating environment. Scientists call it the Western Interior Seaway, and at its greatest...
SciShow
1,284 New Exoplanets, and Tsunamis on Mars!
Using a new technique, astronomers with the Kepler space telescope have confirmed a whole bunch of new exoplanets. And other astronomers have announced that mega-tsunamis were probably involved in shaping Mars' terrain.
Curated Video
Why WYOMING Is "Empty" And COLORADO Is Not
Wyoming and Colorado are two states that would appear to have many similarities. Location, physical geography, history and even their very shapes mirror each other in interesting ways. However, Colorado has ten times the population as...
Curated Video
Why The United States Gets So Many Powerful Tornadoes
Tornadoes are one of Earth's most incredible natural phenomena. But while every continent gets tornadoes to some degree, the United States in particular gets far more, at a higher frequency, to a greater degree of strength than almost...
Curated Video
Unlocking the Secrets of Cosmic Bullets: The Malag Observatory
Scientists in Argentina are using a vast network of observatory stations to study cosmic rays, powerful particles from outer space that bombard Earth. This project, funded by multiple nations, aims to understand the origins and nature of...
Curated Video
Successful Mission to the International Space Station: First African in Space
This video describes the successful mission of the Marco Polo flight to the International Space Station, which delivered a new lifeboat and made history by taking the first African into space. The crew, consisting of an Italian...
Curated Video
China's Giant Water Project: Solving the Nation's Water Crisis
China is undertaking a massive water project to address the water shortage in its northern regions. With a budget of CN¥100 billion, the project involves diverting water from the Yangtze River to the dry northern plains through canals...
Curated Video
Temperate Grassland
Meet the herds which inhabit the temperate grasslands - one of the most diverse habitats on Earth. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Grasslands make up one quarter of the Earth's land. Grasslands are found on every continent except...
Curated Video
Land Formations
Learn how our planet's landscapes, from mountains to hills, plateaus to plains, have been sculpted over millions of years by powerful geological forces. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The planet's diverse landscape is shaped...
Bedtime History
Native Americans of North America for Kids | Part 2 of 2 | Bedtime History
Part 2 of 2: into the rich and complex history of Native Americans in North America with our latest YouTube video. Explore the diverse cultures, societies, and civilizations that flourished long before European settlers arrived. From the...
Wonderscape
Communities Near Inland Landforms: Mountains, Islands, and More
This video explores the types of communities found near inland landforms such as mountains, valleys, islands, peninsulas, and plains. Learn how these landforms shape the jobs, homes, and lifestyles of people living in these unique...
Wonderscape
Introducing the Magnificent Big Cats
Explore the fascinating world of big cats, from the family-oriented lions to the speedy cheetahs and powerful jaguars. Learn about their unique habitats, diverse hunting strategies, and the crucial role they play in maintaining...
Curated Video
Let's Go There Comanche Part 2
Travel to the Old Fort Parker and Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and learn about the Comanche and the Red River Wars.
Curated Video
Let's Go There Comanche
Travel to the Lawton, Oklahoma and learn about the Comanche Nation the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center.
Curated Video
Types of Homes
Dr. Forrester begins by comparing many of the conveniences of modern homes with those of the homes of Native Americans. She then describes various types of homes built by several tribes in regions across the United States.
Curated Video
Native American People of the Midwest Region
Dr. Forrester continues her discussion of the Midwest Region of the United States by exploring the regions where various Native American tribes lived. She tells the stories of 2 famous Native Americans: Sacagawea and Chief Black Kettle.
Curated Video
How Transportation Developed Cities and Industries
Dr. Forrester talks about how transportation, such as the Wells Fargo stagecoach, influenced the development of cities and industries in the western region.
Curated Video
The Midwest Region of the United States
Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.