Weatherthings
Hurricane Irma - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Intense Hurricane Irma made 7 different landfalls in 2017 and became one of the most expensive hurricanes in the last hundred years, moving from the Caribbean to the Bahamas to the United States. Dozens of people were killed by the storm...
Curated Video
Understanding Supercells: Types and Characteristics
Explore the fascinating world of supercell storms. From their unique characteristics and formation process to the different types of supercells and the potential dangers they pose, viewers will gain a comprehensive understanding of these...
Mazz Media
Hurricane
This live-action video program is about hurricanes. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Matthew: The Impact on Society
Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti in 2016 as the most powerful hurricane in that country in half a century. Hundreds were killed, and hundreds were injured. Millions were impacted in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew went on to Cuba and then the...
TMW Media
Water Birds Mating In The Desert: Learn how a cyclone helped the Banded Stilts
Why does this water bird go to the desert to mate? What behavior do scientist observe? Water Birds Mating In The Desert, Part 2
Visual Learning Systems
Our Galaxy and Stars: Our Star the Sun
This captivating series of programs explores many of the amazing features of our universe. Special attention is given to our solar system, distances in space, and stars. Terminology and concepts include: Milky Way Galaxy, light-year,...
Science360
Terraformer wind tunnel takes hazards engineering research to a new level - Science Nation
Next generation wind engineering facility draws researchers from all over the country; new tools provide information to help save lives, protect property Description: Wind engineer and 13th generation Floridian Forrest Masters knows how...
Next Animation Studio
Geologists link Taiwan’s earthquakes to tropical storms: study
Typhoons that routinely hit Taiwan may increase or exacerbate earthquakes across the island, according to a new study.
Curated Video
Exploring St Elmo's Fire
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...
Science360
Science Behind The News: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violent, twisting columns of air with wind speeds over 100 miles per hour that can tear communities apart. Josh Wurman, an atmospheric scientist, explains that tornadoes develop in a special type of thunderstorm called a...
Science360
RESEARCHERS TACKLE TORNADOES!
Twelve hundred tornadoes rip through U.S. towns every year, causing injuries, fatalities and billions in damage. An NSF-funded research team at the University of Oklahoma's Advanced Radar Research Center hopes that their radar simulator...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Theme of Madness
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the destructive power of madness in King Lear. See Lear’s descent into insanity and the disastrous consequences of his madness. Along the way, learn how to analyse important...
Mediacorp
When Social Media Backlash Goes Too Far
This video discusses the consequences of online vigilantism, using a real-life case of an Australian man working in Singapore who made controversial comments on Facebook. The video explores how his comments sparked a social media battle,...
Weatherthings
Sun, Heat, Air and Wind: sun, heat, air
A curious pre-school child asks questions to a big kid about how weather works. Every answer is enlightening yet leads to another question. The little child learns that wind is air that moves, that may be gentle or strong and even...
Let's Tute
The Science Behind the Fragrance of the First Rain: Petrichor Explained
This video explains the science behind the pleasant fragrance we experience after the first rain, known as petrichor. It explores the role of plant oils and bacteria in the soil that contribute to this unique scent.
Weatherthings
Hurricane Ivan
A history of the devasting 2004 hurricane that struck the Alabama coast.
Mazz Media
Blizzard
In this live-action program viewers will learn that blizzard is a dangerous winter storm that is a combination of snow and wind, resulting in low visibility. Students will come to understand that the National Weather Service defines a...
Science360
Manmade Wall of Wind Creates Hurricane Force Winds To Test Construction
A Category 5 hurricane is a monster of a storm that most people would want to avoid. But, Civil Engineer Arindam Chowdhury actually recreates those monster hurricane force winds in hopes of helping us better prepare for the real thing....
Curated Video
Determining Which Values Combine to Make Zero
In this lesson, students will learn how to determine which quantities combined can make zero using algebraic expressions. Through examples and explanations, they will understand the concept of balancing positive and negative charges,...
Healthcare Triage
Hurricanes, Floods, and Their Long-term Health Impacts
The wind and rain and flooding and destruction that happen during a hurricane are dangerous, and have obvious impacts on the health of people who live in hurricane-prone regions. But many of the health impacts of hurricanes and floods...
Next Animation Studio
Global warming increasing hurricane intensity
Global warming is affecting hurricanes by making them wetter with more energy that intensify faster.
Science360
Doppler on Wheels the biggest 'dish' on the road! - Science Nation
For nearly a decade, with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Doppler on Wheels (DOW) has been doing its best work in dangerous weather, driving into the eye of the storm to gather scientific data about wind, rain and...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 1 Summary
After his triumphant victory, Caesar is returning to Rome like a celebrity! The crowds are wild with excitement. However, Cassius is worried that Caesar wants to become king. He needs to convince Brutus to join his dangerous scheme…...