TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Claws vs. nails | Matthew Borths
Consider the claw. Frequently found on animals around the world, it's one of nature's most versatile tools. Bears use claws for digging as well as defense. An eagle's needle-like talons can pierce the skulls of their prey. Even the...
Curated Video
Clean Water for All: The Power of Water Filters
In this segment, viewers explore the innovative world of water filtration technology and its crucial role in addressing water scarcity. Through vivid explanations, students uncover how water filters function as a "big net" to remove...
Curated Video
Factors That Affect Water Quality
Factors That Affect Water Quality describes the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect water quality in the environment.
Curated Video
Black Body Radiation: Understanding the Relationship Between Temperature and Electromagnetic Radiation Emission and Absorption
This video discusses the relationship between the temperature of a body and the rate at which it emits and absorbs electromagnetic radiation, particularly infrared radiation. The video explains how the relative rates of emission and...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Wastewater
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...
Curated Video
Water Filters and Community Water Solutions
In this final segment, viewers explore how water filters offer multifaceted solutions to tackle the challenges of water scarcity. Delving into the latter causes outlined earlier, the video unveils the transformative potential of water...
Curated Video
Water Shortages: Exploring Physical and Economic Scarcity
In this segment, students explore water scarcity, understanding its two main forms: physical and economic scarcity. Through compelling examples, they grasp the challenges communities face in accessing clean water. From drought-prone...
Curated Video
Thirsty Planet: Exploring Water Scarcity
In this introductory segment, host Bobby Donohue introduces water scarcity and the need for clean drinking water. He highlights challenges faced by communities without access to clean water and discusses innovative solutions. The segment...
Weird History
What Kind of Leader Was Cleopatra?
Who was Cleopatra, aside from a queen? Eventually, after her other siblings died or were killed, Cleopatra became sole ruler of Egypt, with Caesar's help. They conceived a secret love child, but after his death, she took up with his...
EarthEcho International
Youth in Action: A Young Eagle Scout's Project to Promote Water Conservation
A young Eagle Scout in Southern California created a water-wise garden project at the Lenain Water Treatment facility, demonstrating to tourists how to plant native plants and succulents in a way that is much less water-intensive. His...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Wetlands
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
The March of Time
1900s: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: Wheel being turned w/ mechanical attachment, mechanized machines, female hands working light bulb assembly line, spinning machines (possible filaments), Smoke stacks w/ black smoke. Machinery, air pollution, Global Warmi
MOT 1900s: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: Wheel being turned w/ mechanical attachment, mechanized machines, female hands working light bulb assembly line, spinning machines (possible filaments), Smoke stacks w/ black smoke. Machinery, air...
Curated Video
Water Crisis in Spain: Seeking Solutions for Sustainable Future
The video highlights the severe drought in Spain, particularly in Barcelona, and the innovative solutions being explored to address the water scarcity issue. With reservoir levels at historic lows and medieval sites becoming visible, the...
Bozeman Science
Wave Amplitude
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the amplitude of a wave is a measure of the energy of the wave. He gives several examples of wave amplitude and shows you how to calculate the wave of a transverse and longitudinal wave.
SciShow Kids
Fun Facts About Groundhogs!
February 2nd is Groundhog Day in the United States, and Jessi and Squeaks are celebrating by sharing all kinds of amazing groundhog facts with us! Learn what groundhogs eat, where they live, and how they make it through tough winters!
Curated Video
Water Scarcity: Understanding the Four Root Causes
In this segment, viewers uncover the four primary causes of water scarcity, from limited availability to contamination and poor management practices. Through engaging examples, students grasp the interconnectedness of these factors and...
Curated Video
Castaway Water - Part 1
JP Rothbone and his Sniveling Cronies have designed an amazing water filtration system that would allow everyone on Earth to have pure, clean drinking water - at a steep price, of course! In true Rothbone fashion though, JP sets off to...
Curated Video
“Turn Off the Water!” Music Video
“Turn Off the Water” is an energetic, upbeat song showcasing some simple ways kids can be part of the solution right now - at home and at school - simply by turning off the water when they're not using it. Use this song to introduce the...
Curated Video
Castaway Water - Part 2
While searching for JP's secret lair, the Boneheads are shipwrecked on an uncharted desert isle. The castaways realize it is the very island where JP is about to unleash a terrible storm that will rain down pollution over the entire...
Curated Video
Castaway Water - Part 3
While Bonehead is busily preparing for his mission, the actual mission of destroying JP's pollution machine is undertaken by the rest of the spy team. Once the mission is complete, the Boneheads still face the problem of getting...
Curated Video
Droughts and Water Scarcity
Droughts and Water Scarcity investigates environmental issues by examining problems caused by droughts, challenges of water shortages, and ways to combat water scarcity.
TED Talks
TED: Lessons from the longest study on human development | Helen Pearson
For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle. It's the longest-running study of human development in the...
The Wall Street Journal
Chairman Gary Gensler on the SEC's New Agenda
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler discusses his new agenda for financial regulation and reporting and what this means for CFOs.
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Conserve Water
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...