Instructional Video9:34
Bizarre Beasts

Bad News: The Ocean Is Full of Spiders*

Pre-K - Higher Ed
New ReviewSea spiders are not actually arachnids, although they certainly look the part. They’re weird guys, and the specifics of their strangeness may actually help us to better understand how all invertebrate groups evolved.
Instructional Video8:59
Bizarre Beasts

These Things Are Alive

Pre-K - Higher Ed
New ReviewThe salp's seemingly simple body hides a surprisingly complex life history that involves cloning itself, changing sex, and fighting climate change through the power of poop.
Instructional Video5:03
Bizarre Beasts

This Creature Is Older Than The Concept of Blood

Pre-K - Higher Ed
New ReviewWelcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, Feather Stars! The ancient sea creature that has been on this planet for 500...
Instructional Video8:04
Bizarre Beasts

How Water Keeps Sea Snakes Out of the Atlantic

Pre-K - Higher Ed
New ReviewYou’d think that animals adapted to life in the open ocean would ignore arbitrary distinctions like ‘Pacific’ and ‘Atlantic.’ But they don’t. Or, at least, this month’s Bizarre Beasts, the sea snakes, don’t… Because, despite being...
Instructional Video7:41
Bizarre Beasts

Anchovies Stir The Ocean By...Doing It

Pre-K - Higher Ed
New ReviewHow do the layers of the ocean mix together? The energy put in by the winds and tides is less than what’s required for the amount of mixing, so what else is bringing the mixing energy? Turns out, it might be very active anchovy...
Instructional Video4:37
Curated Video

Golden Gate Bridge for Kids

K - 5th
New ReviewHow was the Golden Gate Bridge built—and why is it so famous? This video takes kids on a journey through the history and engineering of one of the world’s most iconic bridges. Learn how workers overcame fog, wind, and huge challenges to...
Instructional Video1:57
Curated Video

Japan Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe Area

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewThe Japanese cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe rank just after Tokyo in popularity, and each is unique in its landscape, local culture, and lifestyle. In traditional Kyoto, the pace of life is less frenetic than in Tokyo, and people tend...
Instructional Video5:17
Curated Video

South Africa Leisure Time

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewWith the country’s natural beauty and temperate climate, it’s obvious why most people in South Africa enjoy the outdoors. Magnificent beaches span the entire eastern coast and the Western Cape, providing a focal point for much of the...
Instructional Video0:51
Curated Video

Sahara Desert Has A Star Dune

6th - Higher Ed
New ReviewSahara Desert Has A Star Dune
Instructional Video1:04
Curated Video

Brazil Customs

12th - Higher Ed
Births and baptisms are causes for celebration throughout the Catholic world. But unlike people in other cultures, Brazilians celebrate a child’s first birthday with such fanfare that the festivities sometimes rival wedding receptions....
Instructional Video4:33
Curated Video

The Story of Captain William Kidd | Pirate History for Kids

K - 5th
Captain William Kidd began as a privateer hired to protect English ships—but ended up accused of piracy and executed in 1701. His trial shocked England and helped shape laws about piracy at sea. Some say he was a criminal; others believe...
Instructional Video4:52
The Daily Conversation

The Largest Science Projects in the World

6th - Higher Ed
From land to sea to space, scientists are using incredible tools to make new discoveries. These are the ten largest instruments in use around the world.
Instructional Video2:54
The Daily Conversation

Dueling MEGA-Bridges | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 8

6th - Higher Ed
Hong Kong and Shenzhen are each racing to finish multi-billion dollar mega-bridges across the Pearl River Delta to take advantage of inexpensive land and labor costs on the western side.
Instructional Video1:22
Curated Video

Plastics and Your Health

9th - Higher Ed
A video entitled "Plastics and Your Health" which talks about how plastics move up the food chain.
Instructional Video1:33
Curated Video

Ocean Properties

9th - Higher Ed
A video entitled "Ocean Properties" which talks about the temperature, salinity, and color of the ocean.
Instructional Video12:12
Curated Video

Arctic Warming Is Out of Control But Can We Fix It?

9th - Higher Ed
Arctic sea ice is melting at record levels throwing global weather into chaos and contributing to extreme warming. There are three MAJOR climate systems that may be approaching their tipping points, and their future depends, in part, on...
Instructional Video9:37
Curated Video

How Otters Are Saving Earth’s Underwater Forests

9th - Higher Ed
Hidden beneath the surface of our coastal seas are towering forests - of kelp. These underwater ecosystems are as crucial to our environment as their land-based counterparts. We explore them alongside conservationists working to restore...
Instructional Video10:27
Curated Video

The Graveyard of the Atlantic (Outer Banks)

9th - Higher Ed
The Outer Banks, known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," is home to thousands of shipwrecks, including Blackbeard’s infamous Queen Anne’s Revenge. But beyond the maritime history, this fragile coastline is rapidly changing—threatened...
Instructional Video8:07
Curated Video

Earth's Worst Mass Extinction Is Actually a Warning

9th - Higher Ed
There is a surprising natural wonder in the middle of the vast West Texas desert: a prehistoric ocean reef built from the remains of ancient sea life. This fossil-rich landscape tells the story of Earth's most devastating mass...
Instructional Video1:43
Curated Video

This Is One Of The Most Dangerous Islands In The World

6th - Higher Ed
This Is One Of The Most Dangerous Islands In The World
Instructional Video5:31
Wonderscape

Understanding Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones: The Science Behind Tropical Storms

K - 5th
Science Kids Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Bomb Cyclones, Atmospheric Rivers, Floods and Extreme Weather This video explains the differences between hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones, detailing how they form and the impact of the Coriolis...
Instructional Video5:02
Wonderscape

Sharks, Whales, and Piranhas: How Ocean Predators Balance Nature

K - 5th
Science Kids Ocean Predators - Killer Whales, Great White Sharks, Piranhas and More! Predators play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems by controlling the populations of prey species. By preying on certain...
Instructional Video4:11
Wonderscape

Cloning Endangered Species: A Hope for Genetic Diversity and Ecosystem Restoration

K - 5th
Science Kids Cloning Endangered Species - Pros and Cons The video discusses the potential of cloning technology in preserving endangered species and restoring ecosystems. By introducing genetic diversity through cloning, scientists aim...
Instructional Video2:48
Wonderscape

Great White Sharks: The Apex Predators of the Ocean

K - 5th
Science Kids Ocean Predators - Killer Whales, Great White Sharks, Piranhas and More! The great white shark, a solitary and formidable predator of the ocean, boasts impressive physical attributes and hunting capabilities. With its...