Instructional Video11:22
Bozeman Science

Explanations with Evidence

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to construct explanations with evidence in a mini-lesson on explanations with evidence. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
Instructional Video11:16
TED Talks

How to end factory farming | Lewis Bollard

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewFactory farming is the greatest moral crisis we ignore, says farm animal welfare champion Lewis Bollard. He exposes the truth behind the "all natural" labels on your groceries and shows how technology and public pressure can uncover the...
Instructional Video11:06
TED Talks

Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewWhat if every dollar you spend today could save you 10 dollars tomorrow? Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating farms and “sponge cities” that absorb floodwater aren’t just clever adaptations —...
Instructional Video9:00
TED Talks

The world's first "nature superpower" | Ilona Szabó de Carvalho

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewOver the last 40 years, Brazil has lost an area larger than California to deforestation — and 90 percent of the clear-cutting has been illegal, all part of a multi-billion-dollar global environmental crime economy. Civic entrepreneur...
Instructional Video11:30
TED Talks

An unexpected plan for peace in the Middle East | Nada Majdalani

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewThe Middle East is a climate hotspot, with many parts of the region set to experience an increase in temperature by five to eight degrees Celsius by the end of the century. Palestinian peace activist Nada Majdalani discusses how the...
Instructional Video8:43
PBS

How Ancient Microbes Rode Bug Bits Out to Sea

12th - Higher Ed
Tiny exoskeleton fragments may have allowed some of the most important microbes in the planet’s history to set sail out into the open ocean and change the world forever.
Instructional Video14:16
Be Smart

Is this Chicken?

12th - Higher Ed
Our appetite for meat is one of the greatest environmental challenges we face. Join me on a mind-blowing visit to UPSIDE Foods, the world's most advanced cultivated meat production facility, as we ask whether cultivated meat can deliver...
Instructional Video8:27
Be Smart

The Surprising Power of Sex in Evolution

12th - Higher Ed
We all know Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, right? Natural selection? But what about his lesser-know theory of evolution: sexual selection. Let’s talk about how animals like peacocks, whose eye-catching physical traits make them...
Instructional Video4:17
SciShow

The REAL Reason You Can't Sleep After Surgery

12th - Higher Ed
The idea of improving athletic performance with a certain kind of lighting sounds absurd, but some NFL and MLB teams are trying it. The question is: does it work? Hosted by: Niba Audrey @NotesbyNiba (she/her)
Instructional Video13:55
Crash Course

Community Ecology: Interspecies Interactions: Crash Course Biology #6

12th - Higher Ed
Community ecology is the study of interactions between different species of living things, and lets ecologists examine the effects of predator-prey relationships, parasites, and mutually beneficial interactions. In this episode of Crash...
Instructional Video8:42
TED Talks

What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips

12th - Higher Ed
You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and...
Instructional Video7:44
TED Talks

The climate movement needs new stories — here's mine | Fenton Lutunatabua

12th - Higher Ed
We are not drowning. We are fighting, says storyteller Fenton Lutunatabua, echoing the mantra of the climate activists he works with across the Pacific. He shares stories of the people and communities at the front lines of the climate...
Instructional Video9:09
TED Talks

The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza

12th - Higher Ed
There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carbon dioxide, chemical engineer Daniel...
Instructional Video11:51
TED Talks

Your inner fire is your greatest strength | Xiye Bastida

12th - Higher Ed
Hope isn’t just a feeling, but a skill you can practice, explains climate activist Xiye Bastida. Taking cues from the resilience of nature, she shows why trusting Indigenous leaders who’ve protected the planet for generations can help...
Instructional Video11:49
TED Talks

The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie

12th - Higher Ed
Scott Loarie has a challenge for you: go outside and take a picture of a living thing. He introduces the global community of people building a living atlas of the natural world by sharing their nature photos with scientists — and shows...
Instructional Video8:38
TED Talks

A new lifeline for the world's coral reefs | Theresa Fyffe

12th - Higher Ed
Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet and the lifeblood of a thriving ocean. Yet without action, 90 percent of coral reefs could die by 2050. Fortunately, reef guardian Theresa Fyffe has a plan. Learn how her team...
Instructional Video9:15
TED Talks

The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama

12th - Higher Ed
Palm oil is in nearly every commodity you use — food, shampoo, makeup and more — but harvesting this essential material has contributed to the destruction of millions of hectares of forests globally. Sustainability leader Andika...
Instructional Video10:05
TED Talks

How to feed 10 billion people — without destroying nature | Andy Jarvis

12th - Higher Ed
Feeding 10 billion people without wrecking the planet means rethinking protein, from plant-based and fermented foods to lab-grown meat that tastes like the real thing. Presenting an exciting menu of sustainable options, food futurist...
Instructional Video7:34
TED Talks

I’m a conservative — and I care about the climate, too | Danielle Butcher Franz

12th - Higher Ed
Environmental challenges aren't for just one political party to deal with — everyone must work together to solve them, says conservation champion Danielle Butcher Franz. Drawing on her work with young conservatives mobilizing...
Instructional Video10:56
TED Talks

Climate progress isn't a sprint — it's a marathon | Greg De Temmerman

12th - Higher Ed
Fighting climate change is much like long-distance running: a complex journey filled with obstacles, fast-changing conditions and the need for constant adaptation. Drawing on his own experience as an ultramarathon runner, energy expert...
Instructional Video6:00
TED Talks

A concrete plan for sustainable cement | Ryan Gilliam

12th - Higher Ed
Cement is one of the most-consumed materials on Earth — second only to water — and it accounts for a whopping eight percent of the world's carbon pollution. What if we could turn this climate villain into a hero? Clean tech innovator and...
Instructional Video4:46
TED-Ed

What would happen if the Amazon Rainforest disappeared? | Anna Rothschild

Pre-K - Higher Ed
As of 2022, humans have deforested 17% of the Amazon, and scientists warn that we may be approaching a tipping point. It’s like removing bricks from a house: take a few and the house remains standing; remove too many and the whole thing...
Instructional Video5:09
TED-Ed

How are microchips made? | George Zaidan and Sajan Saini

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Globally, we produce more than a trillion computer chips every year. Which means about 20 trillion transistors are built every second— and this process is done in fewer than 500 fabrication plants. How do we build so many tiny,...
Instructional Video2:47
MinuteEarth

Why is the Number of Languages Increasing?

12th - Higher Ed
Lots of languages and species are going extinct, but because others keep getting found or described, the official counts of languages and species are still increasing.