Instructional Video17:33
TED Talks

TED: The true cost of oil | Garth Lenz

12th - Higher Ed
What does environmental devastation actually look like? At TEDxVictoria, photographer Garth Lenz shares shocking photos of the Alberta Tar Sands mining project -- and the beautiful (and vital) ecosystems under threat.
Instructional Video13:57
TED Talks

TED: How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity | Valérie Courtois

12th - Higher Ed
If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us, says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring...
Instructional Video30:31
TED Talks

TED: Mammoths resurrected, geoengineering and other thoughts from a futurist | Stewart Brand and Chris Anderson

12th - Higher Ed
Stewart Brand is a futurist, counterculturist and visionary with a very wide-ranging mind. In conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Brand discusses ... just about everything: human nature, bringing back the wooly mammoth,...
Instructional Video22:23
Curated Video

Global trees and forests

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify and locate forests globally using atlases. Key learning points: - There are more than 60,000 species of tree across the world and forests cover about a third of its land mass. - Boreal, temperate and...
Instructional Video23:37
Curated Video

The boreal forest biome

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can locate boreal forests and explain their climate and adaptations. Key learning points: - The boreal forest is the world's largest land-based biome. - The boreal forest is also known as the taiga; they are found at...
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Exploring Earth's Diverse Biomes

Pre-K - 3rd
This video introduces viewers to the concept of biomes, showcasing different types such as tropical rainforests, savannas, deserts, and tundras. Through engaging dialogue and examples of animals and plants found in each biome, the video...
Instructional Video4:40
Wonderscape

The Forest Ecosystem: Understanding Community and Cooperation Among Trees

K - 5th
Dive into the complex world of forest ecosystems where trees, animals, and fungi form interconnected communities. Learn about the various forest types, from tropical rainforests to boreal forests, and explore how diverse species...
Instructional Video5:58
Wonderscape

Discovering Forest Ecosystems: Diversity and Importance

K - 5th
This video explores the forest biome, which covers 30% of Earth's land, highlighting its three main types: tropical, temperate, and boreal forests. It delves into the diverse flora and fauna in these ecosystems, such as macaws in...
Podcast29:33
NASA

‎NASA in Silicon Valley: Chad Frost and Susan De La Cruz Talk About the “Social Networks” of Wildlife

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A conversation with Chad Frost from NASA and Susan De La Cruz from the USGS. This is the second episode of a mini-series about NASA and USGS collaboration. In this episode they focus on tracking wildlife and what that information can...
Instructional Video1:30
Curated Video

Forests

9th - 12th
This brief video explores the three main types of forest found on our planet: Tropical, Temperate, and Boreal.
Instructional Video5:06
Curated Video

Biomes, Ecosytems, and Habitats

9th - 12th
This video introduces the viewer to biomes, ecosystems and habitats. With a clear explanation of what makes them different and how they are connected. Biotic and Abiotic factors are explained and discussed.
Instructional Video25:50
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Habitats and Biomes

K - 5th
In this video, students will learn about different biomes and habitats in the natural world. They will explore the tundra, forests, deserts, grasslands, chaparral, and aquatic biomes, discovering the unique plants and animals that call...