Instructional Video3:42
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Hurricane Ranking

6th - 8th
For their size and impact, hurricanes are often called the greatest storms on Earth. They expend a tremendous amount of energy through the water cycle, and through wind, to maintain the balance of the atmosphere. Known by different names...
Instructional Video2:02
Visual Learning Systems

Earth's Reference Points

9th - 12th
The video explains how to locate and describe positions on the Earth's surface using imaginary lines of latitude and longitude. It highlights the equator, the Prime Meridian, longitude, and latitude. The video provides examples of...
Instructional Video4:13
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Hurricane Safety

6th - 8th
For their size and impact, hurricanes are often called the greatest storms on Earth. They expend a tremendous amount of energy through the water cycle, and through wind, to maintain the balance of the atmosphere. Known by different names...
Instructional Video4:47
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Hurricane Formation

6th - 8th
For their size and impact, hurricanes are often called the greatest storms on Earth. They expend a tremendous amount of energy through the water cycle, and through wind, to maintain the balance of the atmosphere. Known by different names...
Instructional Video15:23
Curated Video

Let's Talk Geography: Maps & Globes

K - 8th
Let's Talk Geography: Maps & Globes helps students to understand and identify the different parts of maps and globes. Through colorful, animated maps children will learn about lines of longitude and latitude and how to locate different...
Instructional Video5:57
Maddie Moate

The longest day ever | The international date line

K - 5th
Time zones, the international date line and coordinates are a tricky thing to get your head around. Here's Maddie Moate's attempt at an explanation...using a watermelon. obviously.
Instructional Video2:24
Visual Learning Systems

Reading Maps: Reference Points on Earth

3rd - 8th
Upon viewing the Reading Maps video series, students will be able to do the following: Appreciate some of the different ways maps can be used. Explain that maps are often printed on paper and a book of maps is called an atlas....
Instructional Video16:25
Curated Video

Discover the World: Locating Places

K - 8th
This program helps students to hone their map skills. Using colorful graphics and animation, students will come to understand the uses of map grids and the compass rose. In addition, viewers will learn how to locate any location on...
Instructional Video1:31
Curated OER

Longitude and Latitude

3rd - 8th
Pinhead Patty takes us around the globe and explains what latitude and longitude are in this entertaining video. The author uses an orange to demonstrate the line measurements on a sphere.
Instructional Video1:29
Curated OER

The Mathematics of Latitude and Longitude

3rd - 8th
Latitude and longitude lines are explained in this video. Students focus on the mathematics and how to calculate distance using the degrees of various locations.
Instructional Video1:27
Curated OER

Banana Teaches Longitude and Latitude

3rd - 8th
Luke, a student at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, explains the differences between longitude and latitude. He also explains why they are important.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance

9th - 10th
"Men wanted for hazardous journey" read the ad in a London paper. So began a journey they would never forget. Follow the expedition through great text and pictures.
Instructional Video
Other

Globes and Maps Compared

1st - 9th
Discusses what maps and globes are, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and key vocabulary. [8:48]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Map Skills

9th - 10th Standards
Using videos and external resources, this tutorial provides practice with geographical skills.
Instructional Video
Next Vista for Learning

Next Vista for Learning: Longitude and Latitude

3rd - 8th
Understand what longitude, latitude, and prime meridian mean with this short video exploring map terminology. [1:31]