Curated Video
Power to the People
Dr. Forrester explains that we rely on natural resources for powering our cars, and heating our homes. Natural resources, also known as nonrenewable, include oil, natural gas, and coal. There are a variety of renewable energy sources...
Curated Video
Earth’s Resources
Earth’s Resources explains the usefulness of Earth’s physical resources as raw materials for the man-made world by describing the usefulness of these resources.
Visual Learning Systems
People and the Environment: Nonrenewable Resources
Students will explore the notion of resource conservation, and identify the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources. Some of the ways our environment may be harmed via pollution, deforestation, species extinction, and...
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of the Sun as an Energy Source
In this video, the importance of energy resources is highlighted, with a focus on the sun as the primary source of energy for heating the Earth and enabling plant growth. This video is part of the 11-part series, Energy Resources.
Visual Learning Systems
The Impact of Fossil Fuels on Energy Consumption
This video discusses the use of non-renewable resources, specifically fossil fuels, as a major source of commercial energy on Earth. It highlights the significant contribution of coal, crude oil, and natural gas to energy production, but...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Natural Resources: Renewable Resources
This series of programs introduces students to the importance of natural resources in our lives. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are differentiated with examples illustrating each. The positive and negative aspects of each category...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Natural Resources
In this video, the concept of natural resources is explained, highlighting the importance of understanding their types and how they are used in our daily lives. This video is part of the 8-part series, Environmental Problems and Solutions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Visiting a Recycling Plant
In this ZOOM video segment, cast member Francesco follows the paper trail to find out what happens to his recyclables. He visits a material recovery center and learns how paper is recycled and the number of trees that are saved as a result.
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Mining
Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and legislation is also...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Protesting a Natural Gas Facility
Meet Erica, a high school student from Oxnard, California, in this video excerpt from Earth Island Institute. Learn how she fought the construction of a proposed liquefied natural gas facility near her low-income, Latino neighborhood....