Pirate ships were dirty - there's no way around it. The life of a pirate was fraught with danger and disease, but the pirates themselves did find ways to clean themselves and their surroundings - at times.

In this video, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of St Elmo's Fire, a glowing plasma that occurs during storms. We learn about its origins, which are rooted in the brave actions of a Christian saint, and delve into the science behind...

When it came to who survived the Titanic and who died that night in April of 1912, social status and gender were staggeringly important. It's well known there weren't enough lifeboats on the Titanic, and the ones that were used could...

What measurements are taken by the scientists? What jobs were the divers use to doing before working on this project?<br/>
Drinking Fresh Water From A Salty Ocean, Part 3

As quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship continues, crews may be facing a greater risk of coronavirus infection. <br/>

Ships leave trails of vapor, called ship tracks, in humid ocean air. You see them here, on satellite.

The natural world has many tricks to teach us about efficiency and design. Take the carnivorous pitcher plant: Its super slippery surface acts like a slide for unsuspecting ants that can't stop themselves from sliding right into the...

This animated geography video lesson is all about the Sahara. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn more about geographical wonders and landforms.

Three aircraft carriers from the U.S. and U.K. combined with a helicopter carrier from Japan to conduct exercises north of Taiwan in the same weekend that China made a record number of incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone.

Contrary to popular belief, not all pirates hobbled on peg-legs with talking parrots perched on their shoulders, patches covering their eyes, and broad West Country accents sharpening their vowels. One of the most important, fascinating,...

In this video, students will learn how to create a Google Form for their Mystery Challenge and add Response Validation to their question.

A giant cargo ship is stuck sideways in the world’s busiest shipping lane, causing a global shipping crisis.

A slave uprising on a ship called The Amistad leads it to the shores of the United States, where the Supreme Court eventually determines their fate.

Like most things aboard the Titanic, hygienic practices and resources were dictated by class. First-class passengers traveling on the Titanic enjoyed some of the most luxurious bathing, dining, and recreational facilities to have ever...

With so much of the earth's oceans being unmapped, there are certainly some strange things down there. . .

A short clip perfect for use as a lesson starter, introducing engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his SS Great Britain - the world's first iron sailing ship. Lesson starter clip - Isambard Kingdom Brunel is interviewed about his...

In part 3 of INET's interview with John Kay, he tells us what the London Tube map and Max Planck can tell us about oversimplifying systems and models

What laws apply to the export of goods from the US?

In this part of the series, Jason reflects on the importance of preserving the past and hopes for a better future as they embark on an expedition to Bouvet Island. He contemplates the changes in the world and the impact it will have on...

San Francisco is famous for many things – but what you probably don’t know is that much of the city is made from ships that sank or were repurposed during the Gold Rush.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Ship that Started an Empire

An African slave describes the slave market in the Americas and how slaves were prepared for sale to make them look healthier and more attractive to prospective buyers

The largest LEGO® brick ship measures 8.44 m (27 ft 8.5 in) in length. How did they build th ship to scale. Could be used in conjunction with largest Lego brick caravan to inspire a scale model design and building project.

This video explains the concept of force as a vector quantity with defined direction and magnitude. It demonstrates how forces in opposite directions cancel each other out, and how the parallelogram law of vector addition can be used to...