Curated Video
Food and climate change
Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which food systems contribute to climate change and investigate possible actions that can be taken to reduce the carbon footprint of food. Key learning points: - Farming and food production are major...
Curated Video
Planning and writing the first main paragraph of an essay
Pupil outcome: I can write the first main paragraph of an essay, including a range of linguistic features. Key learning points: - Our essay will give one side of an argument, using a logical order that is supported by evidence. -...
The Daily Conversation
The Future of Farming
By 2050, the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion, so we’ll need to produce twice as much food. New farming technologies like robot harvesters, drones, sensors, lab-grown meat, and genetically modified crops are helping...
Science Buddies
Comparing Different Types of Irrigation Systems | Science Project
Interested in learning about passive irrigation systems and how they compare to common surface watering done with a watering can? Test it out for yourself with our new science project:...
Learning Mole
Agriculture AI
Dive into 'Agriculture AI' to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing farming, making it smarter and more efficient! A quick, fascinating look at tech's role in the fields, perfect for young minds eager to learn about the...
Makematic
The Second Industrial Revolution
From barbed wire to the automobile, key inventions between 1870 and 1900 revolutionized American farming, communication, entertainment, and transportation.
Makematic
The California Missions
The California Missions are a long-lasting legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americans. Built to spread Catholicism among Indigenous communities, they still exist today.
Makematic
Indigenous People before the 13 Colonies
Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.
Makematic
The Mayflower
The arrival of the Mayflower on the shores of Cape Cod in 1620 signaled the beginning of a new age of European colonization in North America. But why did the Pilgrims and Strangers want to migrate to the New World? Who were they? And...
Makematic
The Dawes Act 1887
The Dawes Act of 1887 empowered the federal government to divide Indigenous lands into plots, leading to the displacement of thousands and the loss of Indigenous sovereignty.
Makematic
Community Helpers
Learn about the important role that community helpers such as teachers, doctors, and firefighters play in our communities.
Makematic
People and Their Environment
For centuries, humans have depended on, adapted to and modified the natural environment to survive and thrive. But the environment has also shaped the ways that we live.
Makematic
Geography of the 13 Colonies
The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...
Makematic
Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange, a vast system of international trade, changed global commerce forever. Named after famous explorer Christopher Columbus, it reshaped diets, economies, and societies across continents.
Makematic
The Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1819, triggered by land speculation, reduced exports and a cutback in credit, led to America's first major financial crisis and reshaped its economic policies.
Makematic
Causes of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted the fledgling United States against Great Britain in a second war of independence. But what factors influenced Congress’ contentious decision to declare war in the first place?
Makematic
Slavery in the Colonies
Liberty is a founding principle of the United States, but many of the people who helped build the North American colonies were not free. The resilience of enslaved people and their contributions to what would become the United States...
Great Big Story
Transforming abandoned coal mines into thriving farms
Witness the innovative transformation of former coal mines into sustainable farms, creating new opportunities for the future.
Curated Video
Why So Few People Live In This HUGE Area In The Middle Of Spain
Spain is the fourth largest country in the European Union by population with more than 48 million people. Despite this, the vast majority of these people live either within the Madrid metropolitan area or within cities on the coast. This...
Curated Video
What was the Secret Weapon of the Carthaginian Empire?
What was the Secret Weapon of the Carthaginian Empire?
Food Farmer Earth
Extending the Growing Season: Techniques and Tools
This video discusses various techniques and tools used for extending the growing season in agriculture, such as row cover fabrics, cold frames, and unheated greenhouses. It highlights the benefits of these methods in enabling early and...
Food Farmer Earth
Winter Greenhouse Farming: Innovative Techniques for Off-Season Growth
This video takes an in-depth look at winter greenhouse farming, showcasing innovative techniques used to grow crops during the off-season. It highlights the daily challenges and rewards of managing a greenhouse, and the impact of weather...
Curated Video
Why Kansas Has So Few Americans Compared To Missouri And Colorado
Kansas has fewer than 3 million Americans overall making it the 36th largest state in the country. But if you look just to the east and west you have the states of Missouri and Colorado respectively, each with about double the population...
Curated Video
Acuífero
Capa subterránea de rocas porosas u otros materiales que está saturada de agua.
Twig - Ciencias de la tierra