Instructional Video1:44
Visual Learning Systems

Exploring Cold Deserts

9th - 12th
The video explores the Arctic tundra biome, highlighting its similarities to deserts in terms of receiving little precipitation. Additionally, the video mentions the Alpine tundra found on mountaintops, which shares similarities with the...
Instructional Video1:59
Visual Learning Systems

Biodiversity on Earth

9th - 12th
The video explores the concept of biodiversity and how it differs between different types of environments. It starts by showcasing a tropical rainforest, then contrasts this with the tundra, a cold and dry environment with much lower...
Instructional Video0:59
Visual Learning Systems

Deserts and the Tundra Review

9th - 12th
This video summarizes the topics covered in the Deserts and the Tundra series. In this series, we have explored the characteristics of deserts and the tundra biome. We have learned about their locations, climate, and the plants and...
Instructional Video20:24
Curated Video

Way Cool Science II: Ecosystems and Biomes

K - 8th
The climate, animals, and plant life vary greatly in the different parts of the world. Students explore how wildlife and the environment work together in harmony. By viewing the program and engaging in activities, viewers will learn to...
Instructional Video2:48
Visual Learning Systems

The Biosphere: Terrestrial Biomes

3rd - 8th
This program explores the major features of earth's amazing biosphere. Students are introduced to the biotic and abiotic components found in an ecosystem. Footage from throughout the world illustrates how ecosystems can change over time....
Instructional Video5:09
Curated Video

What is a Biome?

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word biome. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word biome through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Instructional Video17:46
Curated Video

Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms

K - 8th
Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms (Kids Need to Know) takes students around the world to discover all the different and incredible places and landforms on earth. This live-action program combines stunning photography, animated...
Instructional Video18:07
Curated Video

Way Cool Science II: Habitats

K - 8th
Max Orbit asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. In this program viewers will travel the...
Instructional Video2:27
Curated Video

Biomes

9th - 12th
This brief video introduces the viewer to the definition of a biome. It includes the six main types of biome and a discussion of different theories on how biomes should be classified.
Instructional Video4:37
Curated OER

Biomes: Taiga and Tundra

4th - 8th
Can you guess the largest biome in the world? It's the taiga, making up almost 30% of the world's forest cover! Use this video to explore both the taiga and the tundra biomes, and take a look into one of the world's greatest phenomenons:...
Instructional Video1:56
Curated OER

Life in the Polar Regions

4th - 8th
Take a look at the coldest, windiest, and driest place on earth: the arctic! Very few species exist here, and those that do have undergone several adaptations to ensure their survival. Learn about some of these unique animals and their...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Alaskan Pipeline: You Do It: Safety

6th - 8th
Examine sections of terrain in the Alaskan Tundra, and choose the pipeline engineering strategy that works best for each.