The Amazon rainforest of South America is a paradise for flowering plants. But long ago, the landscape that we now think of as the Amazon looked very different. And would you believe that the entire revolution of the Amazon began with...

Thousands of years ago, indigenous farmers in the Amazon created exceptionally fertile soil. Today, scientists think it could restore the succession of rainforest plants and help reverse the effects of climate change.

Photosynthesis plays a huge role in regulating the earth's CO2. But what happens when the temperature gets high enough that photosynthesis slows down?

Photosynthesis plays a huge role in regulating the earth's CO2. But what happens when the temperature gets high enough that photosynthesis slows down?

What are our forests really made of? From the air, ecologist Greg Asner uses a spectrometer and high-powered lasers to map nature in meticulous kaleidoscopic 3D detail -- what he calls "a very high-tech accounting system" of carbon. In...

Join Jessi and Squeaks as they answer questions in the first viewer mail episode from SciShow Kids!

Nobody really knows how much it would cost to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Yet historian Yuval Noah Harari's analysis, based on the work of scientists and economists, indicates that humanity might avert catastrophe by...

This is the first-ever video of what we're calling the "hermit crab caterpillar"! We're pretty sure this strange caterpillar is a NEW SPECIES. We went to the Peruvian Amazon to see amazing things, but we never expected this :) But that...

The greatest and most endangered species in the Amazon rainforest is not the jaguar or the harpy eagle, says Mark Plotkin, "It's the isolated and uncontacted tribes." In an energetic and sobering talk, the ethnobotanist brings us into...

After covering old world archeology, it's time to check out the new world. This refers to the Americas, where several civilizations were also occurring. The largest ones were found in Mesoamerica, which is present day Mexico. This...

Pupil outcome: I can describe the key features of the physical geography of North and South America, including a range of landscapes and biomes. Key learning points: - There is a diverse range of landscapes in North and South America. -...

Pupil outcome: You can locate the Amazon rainforest on a world map and describe some of its geographical characteristics. Key learning points: - Asking questions is an important research skill. - Different sources of information can be...

Pupil outcome: You can use geographical and scientific vocabulary to describe key features of the rainforest. Key learning points: - The rainforest is a type of environment or biome, with a distinctive climate and ecosystem. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can set out a logical argument in response to an essay title. Key learning points: - Our essay will give one side of an argument, with a logical argument building to a conclusion that mirrors the title. - Writing is best...

Pupil outcome: I can write a speech by following the PEPS structure. Key learning points: - Spending time preparing your speech will help you to make it successful. - The PEPS structure can help you to structure a speech successfully.

Take a trip around Earth’s seven continents and discover what makes them unique, from Asia's towering Mount Everest to the native wildlife of Australia to the frozen expanse of Antarctica.

Brazil is a HUGE country! And despite popular ideas, it's not comprised entirely of the Amazon Rainforest. Despite this, the majority of all Brazilians still live just 50 miles from the coast, illustrating a huge population imbalance for...

The Amazon Jungle:Finally, we’ll go to the jungle in a journey through a river that only the bravest explorers dared to cross. Let's go to the Amazon! We will admire the variety of Amazonian fauna. We will see some of the animals that...

A “tipping point” is when a system, with just a small amount of additional energy, is pushed from one stable state to another suddenly and dramatically. This can be a chair falling backwards. Or it can be a major earth system collapsing....

In 2019, a Turkey tree planting campaign set a world record. Three months later, 90% of those saplings were dead. Planting trees to replace old-growth forests is a common solution, but it typically does not solve the problem. With...

The Amazon rainforest is being cut down for resources and land at a rapid rate. Learn how alternative farming methods, incentives to cut carbon emissions and protected reserves are helping to conserve the rainforest from further harm....

Find out how deforestation in the Amazon rainforest affects the whole planet, and what is being done to stop it disappearing completely.
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Discover the fascinating world of the Bald Uakari monkey, known for its bright red face and arboreal lifestyle in the Amazon, and learn about its conservation status.

Discover the diverse biomes of North America, from its vast forests to arid deserts and icy tundras, and learn about its famous natural landmarks. Explore South America's unique ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest, the mighty...