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Challenges of the Energy Transition in the Global South
Challenges of the Energy Transition in the Global South. This is a clip from the Simba Creative documentary, Without Leaving Anyone Behind.
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What was Manifest Destiny?
Learn about Manifest Destiny, the 19th-century belief that the United States was meant to expand across North America. This video covers the history behind the idea, key events like the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon Trail, and the...
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Australia: Evolution’s Isolated Masterpiece
Over 80% of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth, a result of its ancient separation from Antarctica during the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana. As Australia drifted northward into warmer, drier climates, its...
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Explorers: Coming to North America
An explorer is someone who travels to places they have not been to before, to learn about them. In this video, meet the explorers who came to the place we now call the United States.
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Continents
Take a trip around Earth’s seven continents and discover what makes them unique, from Asia's towering Mount Everest to the native wildlife of Australia to the frozen expanse of Antarctica.
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Europe and North America: 1620-1763
The period from 1620 to 1763 was a pivotal era that defined the relationship between Europe and North America. In this timeline video, learn how events in Europe influenced the colonization of North America and eventually solidified...
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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.
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Indigenous Peoples in North America: West
Indigenous Peoples have thrived across the western portion of present day United States for more than 10,000 years, forming hundreds of distinct cultures and Nations. In this video, learn about the Inuit, Chinook, and Pueblo Nations.
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French and Dutch Exploration in North America
European explorers like Columbus, Cartier, and Hudson claimed territories in the Americas for Spain, France, and the Netherlands, leading to European expansion at the expense of indigenous communities.
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Antarctica: The Land of Extremes
Antarctica, the highest, driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth, is a land of extremes. With 99.6% of its surface covered in ice, it offers unique conditions for climate research. International scientists and researchers...
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Antarctica: The 5th Largest Continent and Glaciers Explained
In this video, the teacher explains the size and characteristics of Antarctica, the coldest and windiest continent on Earth. They also discuss the North Pole and the Arctic region, highlighting the differences in temperature and wildlife...
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Roman Empire Map | Senatorial vs Imperial Provinces
Roman Empire Map | Senatorial vs Imperial Provinces
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Why So Many Countries Claim Antarctica But Can’t Do Anything With It
Antarctica is not like every other continent. Aside from its extreme cold and vast ice sheet, it's also the only major piece of land that has never had a human settlement rise up on it. And because of this, as it was explored in the...
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Landmarks - Antarctica
ANTARCTICA ANTARTICA IS A STOREHOUSE OF EARTH HISTORY AND CONTAINS MANY CLUES ABOUT ITS POSSIBLE FUTURE. STUDYING SECTIONS OF ICE CORE GOING BACK 800,000 YEARS, SCIENTISTS AT THE BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY HAVE COME TO SOME STARK...
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Panama: Birds, History, and the Panama Canal
Discovering the Isthmus of Panama:Our next adventure takes us across continents to the Isthmus of Panama, home to the renowned Panama Canal. Explore this vital waterway, offering a gateway to maritime, commercial, and financial services....
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Want to Solve Wildfires and Drought? Leave it to BEAVERS!
The charismatic beaver is more than a charming, vegetarian stream-dweller. it’s actually a master architect, capable of restoring rivers, bringing back dwindling fish populations and even preventing wildfire. Travel with host Joe Hanson...
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The Storm So Big It Can Take Out Satellites
How Martian Weather Can be Catastrophic for Mission to the Red Planet.
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Charles Curtis Family Tree | Native American Vice President
Charles Curtis Family Tree | Native American Vice President
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How the Australian Wildfires Developed
View from space of the Australian bushfires, from the December 30th 2019 to January 2nd 2020. Based on data from JAXA / JMA / Himawari.
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Why the Heck Do People Love Pumpkin Spice So Much?
Weird History Food is getting you Fall-ready with the History of Pumpkin Spice. Now, seemingly everywhere, Pumpkin Spice has a surprisingly long history. Pumpkin spice—also known as pumpkin pie spice—is typically made from a combination...
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Katrina Blair Discusses the Wild Wisdom of Weeds: Essential Plants for Human Survival
Dive into Katrina Blair's insights on how wild weeds can be both food and medicine, aiding in human survival and environmental health. Discover the untapped potential of these resilient plants found across all human-inhabited continents.
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The Ghost Dance Movement | Native American Culture | Wounded Knee Massacre
The Ghost Dance was a spiritual movement amongst Native Americans that lived in the American west. It began at the end of the 19th century and had a massive influence for the Natives living in the area. It emerged at the time of the last...
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Fold Mountains: Formation
Where are fold mountain ranges found on our planet? And how do the movements of tectonic plates affect their growth? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. A Fold mountain forms over millions of years by a process called orogeny....
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What is a map? – Clip
Find out how maps are used to show political divisions within a country.
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A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond the...
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A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond the...