Instructional Video5:09
Curated Video

Naturally Resourceful

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains that plants, animals, water, and fossil fuels are natural resources. She explains how regional and natural sources of energy influence what people use. She shows how to recognize that nonrenewable resources such as...
Instructional Video4:19
Curated Video

Our Precious Natural Resources

3rd - 8th
Miss Palomine describes what natural resources are. She then explains the difference between something that is man-made and something that is a natural resource. She concludes by explaining why it’s important that we conserve our natural...
Instructional Video4:28
Curated Video

Explaining Natural Resources

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester provides information about the variety of natural resources on our planet. She explains how some of those resources are renewable, such as water, sun, and wind, while others are nonrenewable, such as oil, natural gas, and...
Instructional Video4:16
Curated Video

Protect Our Natural Resources

3rd - Higher Ed
Miss Palomine stars in a movie called “A World Without Water” to demonstrate how much we all depend upon water. She then talks about our natural resources and how precious they are.
Instructional Video7:08
Curated Video

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

3rd - 8th
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources identifies the various types of natural resources available for human use by defining the terms renewable resource and nonrenewable resource and providing examples of each.
Instructional Video1:16
Visual Learning Systems

People and the Environment: Natural Resources

3rd - 8th
Students will explore the notion of resource conservation, and identify the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources. Some of the ways our environment may be harmed via pollution, deforestation, species extinction, and...
Instructional Video5:10
Weatherthings

Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Ecosystems

6th - 8th
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Instructional Video2:21
Weatherthings

Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Conserve Water

6th - 8th
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Instructional Video2:31
Weatherthings

Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Pollution

6th - 8th
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Instructional Video1:30
Weatherthings

Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Summary

6th - 8th
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Instructional Video1:09
Weatherthings

Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Wastewater

6th - 8th
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Instructional Video2:09
Weatherthings

Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Quiz

6th - 8th
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Instructional Video0:54
Curated Video

Understanding Weeds: The Impact on Agriculture and Natural Solutions

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video highlights the impact of weeds on agriculture, specifically focusing on the invasive Mikania weed in tea-growing areas of India. Weeds like Mikania can outcompete other plants for essential resources, causing significant...
Instructional Video1:11
Visual Learning Systems

Preserving Living Resources

9th - 12th
In this video, the importance of preserving our natural resources is highlighted. It emphasizes that the food we consume and the living things we rely on, such as fish and wildlife, are all part of these resources. This video is part of...
Instructional Video1:30
Visual Learning Systems

Land Use and the Importance of Soil

9th - 12th
This video highlights the importance of land and soil as limited natural resources. It emphasizes how the growing human population and increasing land use for various purposes pose a concern. This video is part of the 10-part series,...
Instructional Video2:00
US Department of Agriculture

Look For and Report Spotted Lanternfly

Higher Ed
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest found in several counties in the Northeast United States, and is threatening American agriculture and natural resources. It damages more than 70 types of plants, including grape vines, fruit...
Instructional Video12:34
TED Talks

TED: The natural building blocks of sustainable architecture | Michael Green

12th - Higher Ed
If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use -- concrete, steel, masonry and wood -- have a heavy environmental impact, but what if we had a...
Instructional Video5:18
TED-Ed

Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant | Alex Gendler

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the world's largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. China's Three Gorges Dam relies on running water, and is capable of producing more energy than any other power...
Instructional Video15:52
TED Talks

TED: Nature is everywhere -- we just need to learn to see it | emma Marris

12th - Higher Ed
How do you define "nature?" If we define it as that which is untouched by humans, then we won't have any left, says environmental writer emma Marris. She urges us to consider a new definition of nature -- one that includes not only...
Instructional Video12:07
TED Talks

TED: How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi | Colin Averill

12th - Higher Ed
If we want to better understand the environment and combat climate change, we need to look deep underground, where diverse microscopic fungal networks mingle with tree roots to form symbiotic partnerships, says microbiologist Colin...
Instructional Video3:10
Visual Learning Systems

The Impact of Fossil Fuels on Energy Consumption

9th - 12th
This video discusses the use of non-renewable resources, specifically fossil fuels, as a major source of commercial energy on Earth. It highlights the significant contribution of coal, crude oil, and natural gas to energy production, but...
Instructional Video3:49
FuseSchool

Differences Between Natural & Artificial Ecosystems

6th - Higher Ed
An ecosystem can be defined as a large, highly interconnected area of the planet that is composed of several different biotic and abiotic components. A good example of an ecosystem would be an entire forest or mountain range. A natural...
Instructional Video3:50
Weatherthings

Wildfire Safety: Threats and impacts

6th - 8th
How, when, and where wildfires happen, with a focus on safety. Wildfires need fuel and heat, so they can happen in any dry place. They are a natural part of Earth and they do have benefits. Most are caused by human activity. Wildfires...
Instructional Video3:51
Weatherthings

Wildfire Safety: Managing and fighting wildfires

6th - 8th
How, when, and where wildfires happen, with a focus on safety. Wildfires need fuel and heat, so they can happen in any dry place. They are a natural part of Earth and they do have benefits. Most are caused by human activity. Wildfires...