Curated Video
Interpreting Topographic Maps
This video will examine the different features of the earth’s surface and how to identify them using a topographic map.
SciShow
The Scientist Who Mapped the Seafloor: Marie Tharp | Great Minds
Marie Tharp's topographical maps increased our understanding of both the ocean floor and the processes that move the earth's crust.
SciShow
We're Turning Pulsars into Galactic GPS!
Scientists have thought for awhile that pulsars could be used as a sort of galactic positioning system, and astronomers have published the most advanced topographical map of Titan to date!
Visual Learning Systems
How to Measure Volume: Volume
This useful video program helps students understand the concept of volume and the exciting ways that it can be measured. Concepts and terminology: liquid, solid, liter, milliliter, cubic centimeter, beaker, and graduated cylinder.
Bozeman Science
Contour Lines
In this video Paul Andersen explains how contour lines show areas of equal elevation or equal gravitational potential. Contour lines are used as an analogy for lines of equipotential in electric fields.
MinuteEarth
UPSIDE-DOWN Rivers On Mars?! (Response to MinutePhysics)
Get your FREE 2-month Skillshare trial: http://skl.sh/minuteearth2 The "Mountain or Valley?" illusion makes our brains turn valleys inside out. But inside-out valleys are a real thing, both on Earth and on Mars. Thanks to Skillshare for...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: The Fossil Record and Evolution of Life
This video is a lesson on paleontology and the study of fossils. It discusses how fossils are formed, the fossil record, and the information scientists can gather from studying fossils. The video also explores the different eras of...
NASA
The DAVINCI Mission to Venus
Launching in 2029, NASA’s Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry and Imaging (DAVINCI) mission will bring a rich suite of instruments to Venus to address long standing questions about Earth’s sister planet. Some...
Curated OER
Topography
Hawaii Preparatory Students, Julia and Rachel, teach viewers about topographic maps. They use great visuals and clear narration to help explain topography.