Instructional Video16:13
Curated Video

Tropical and temperate rainforests

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: You can explain what a rainforest is, describe the distribution of tropical and temperate rainforests, and make comparisons between these two rainforest types. Key learning points: - The rainforest is a type of environment...
Instructional Video3:18
Science ABC

Why Are the Tropics Hotter than The Equator?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The hottest parts of the world do not lie on the Equator (as our assumption would suggest) but rather around the tropics, i.e., the areas that lie above and below the Equator. Whats the reason behind this? The answer to this question...
Instructional Video0:48
Curated Video

Temperate zones

6th - 12th
The regions of the Earth in between the Tropic of Cancer and arctic circle in the northern hemisphere, and the Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctica in the south, that have less extreme temperatures than the poles and equatorial...
Instructional Video3:18
Curated Video

Why Are the Tropics Hotter than The Equator?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The hottest parts of the world do not lie ‘on’ the Equator (as our assumption would suggest) but rather around the tropics, i.e., the areas that lie above and below the Equator. What’s the reason behind this? The answer to this question...
Instructional Video3:48
Ancient Lights Media

Australia: Climatic Features, Animals and Plant Life

6th - 8th
This clip looks at Australia's climate and native animal and plant life.
Instructional Video2:53
Ancient Lights Media

Understanding Equinoxes and Solstices

6th - 8th
Planets Set: 5. This clip examines the astronomical events behind equinoxes and solstices.
Instructional Video
Other

Globes and Maps Compared

1st - 9th
Discusses what maps and globes are, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and key vocabulary. [8:48]