Curated OER
Biomes: Grasslands
Witness the spectacular imagery of tropical grasslands in this non-narrated video. Read some facts pertaining to this biome in the first minute, and then enjoy a brief glimpse of the wildlife native to the tropical grasslands.
PBS
What Happened to the World's Greatest Ape?
Gigantopithecus was the greatest of the great apes! Whatever became of them? Take a journey to Asia and explore the forests and grasslands that were once home to the large primate using a video from an extentsive biology playlist....
Curated OER
Mountains and Valleys - Part 4/5
We're off to New Zealand! With high peaks and mountaintop lakes, the Fiordland is home to one of the rarest birds in the world, the takahe. With the population dwindling to just 50 at one point, the sedentary bird is found in the alpine...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Biomes
Do you know the difference between a biome and an ecosystem? Teach elementary ecologists exactly what a biome is with this captivating cartoon! It discusses six biomes: taiga, tundra, deciduous forest, desert, tropical rainforest, and...
Stated Clearly
Does the Theory of Evolution Really Matter?
Without the theory of evolution, we wouldn't understand the origins of HIV. The video explains three mysteries solved using the theory of evolution. It opens with shrinking fish, then the origins of HIV, and finally why grasslands turn...
TED-Ed
What’s so Great about the Great Lakes?
How many states touch the Great Lakes? How much water is in them? How many lakes are there? Watch a video that dives into the greatness of the Great Lakes, exploring the different habitats and efforts to protect them.
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the River Crossing Riddle?
Getting three wildebeest across a river should be no problem— but what happens when you add three lions to the mix? Watch a video that features a classic river-crossing puzzle with a crocodile twist. Viewers listen as the narrator...
Crash Course
Human Evolution: Crash Course Big History #6
Humans did not evolve from monkeys or chimpanzees—so what does our evolution look like? A video explains the evolution of humans from a common ancestor to homo sapiens. It describes the many branches on our family tree as well as the...
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: The Deserts and Grasslands of Africa
This virtual field trip will help students learn how people and nature work together in the deserts and grasslands of Africa. They will discover the importance of grasslands and learn how ecotourism has benefited both people and Kenya's...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Burrowing Owl
In this video segment from Outdoor Nevada, learn about burrowing owls, yearlong residents of open, dry grassland and desert habitats, and the only owls that nest underground and are active both day and night. [1:43]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: An Everglades Visit
In this adapted video segment, ZOOM guest Tommy takes us on a tour of the Florida Everglades. He describes what makes a wetland biome unique, including the soil, precipitation, and biodiversity. [2:53]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Prairie Dogs
In this video adapted from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, students will learn about the prairie dog, the importance of its role in its ecosystem, and how an ever-growing human population affects it. [2:55]