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Curated Video
GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population
Pupil outcome: I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to investigate population data and alayse world popluation distribution. Key learning points: - A GIS allows us to store and display data on a digital map. - A GIS can be...
Curated Video
Ways of Looking at the World
From two dimensional maps, to satellite images from space: discover some of the many ways to explore the Earth and its physical and 'human' features. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Maps have been used by...
TED Talks
TED: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are) | Danny Dorling
What does the world look like when you map it using data? Social geographer Danny Dorling invites us to see the world anew, with his captivating and insightful maps that show earth as it truly is -- a connected, ever-changing and...
Crash Course
What is a Map Crash Course Geography
From navigating a cross-country road trip (or just finding the nearest coffee shop), to analyzing election results (or the latest meme on K-pop group popularity), maps play a huge role in how we interpret the world! Today, we're going to...
PBS
When We Took Over the World
From our deepest origins in Africa all the way to the Americas, by looking at the fossils and archaeological materials we have been able to trace the path our ancestors took during the short window of time when we took over the world.
Curated Video
What is a map?
A broad introduction maps and their purposes.
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Makematic
Map Types
Discover three main types of maps – physical, political, and thematic – and learn how they uniquely represent our world's landscapes, boundaries, and various topics.
Vlogbrothers
Seven Maps to Better Understand the World
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
Vlogbrothers
Seven Maps to Better Understand the World
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
The Economist
Mapping poverty in America
America is the richest country in the world, but it also has one of the biggest divides between rich and poor. What can a zip code reveal about inequality?
Curated Video
Longitude and latitude – True or false
Most of the world’s population live in one particular band of latitude - true or false? People and places - Mapping - Latitude and longitude A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.
MinuteEarth
How Humans Made Malaria So Deadly
FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some keywords to get your googling started:
Malaria - a...
Malaria - a...
Curated Video
Countries of Asia - Names & Capitals | Countries of the World
Learn the countries and capital cities of the fully recognized sovereign states of the Asian continent with this Countries of the World video by KLT
TED Talks
TED: The biggest risks facing cities -- and some solutions | Robert Muggah
With fantastic new maps that show interactive, visual representations of urban fragility, Robert Muggah articulates an ancient but resurging idea: cities shouldn't just be the center of economics -- they should also be the foundation of...
National Geographic
His Epic Message Will Make You Want to Save the World | Short Film Showcase
As the human population continues to grow, so does our impact on the environment. In fact, recent research has shown that three-quarters of Earth’s land surface is under pressure from human activity. In this short film, spoken word...
The Daily Conversation
The Future of America
A look at the future of the United States using demographic data projections. Two big transformations are happening in the US: the population is becoming non-white, and it’s aging in record numbers.
NASA
Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks
A new modeling approach using satellite data will likely to enhance our ability to develop cholera risk maps in several regions of the globe. The model (GCRM) is based on monthly air temperature, precipitation, availability...
Life Noggin
What Does a Workless World Look Like?
Will automation free up more time or make things worse? What if we worked even just slightly less than we do now? Watch more: “How Do We Stop The Disease That Erases Your Mind?” ►►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGN3J4JgV7Q'...
MinuteEarth
Why We Sucked At Counting Fish (Until Now)
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Life Noggin
The Times Humans Almost Went Extinct! 💀
You humans have had some 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 way back when. Let's explore how lucky you guys really are! 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: “What Can You Do To Fall Asleep Fast!?” ►►ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FugkLgoq_yc' target='_blank' rel='nofollNogginst!?”...
Curated Video
Royal Society report 'People and the Planet' - Sir John Sulston FRS
Royal Society calls for a more equitable future for humanity Consumption levels between developed and developing nations must be rebalanced alongside a stabilisation of the world's population by voluntary methods, according to a new...
Curated Video
GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of China
Pupil outcome: I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to visualise the human and physical geography of China. Key learning points: - GIS can be used to visualise the human and physical geography of China. - China is located in...
Curated Video
Understanding COVID-19 Through Mathematical Modeling
German mathematician Daniel Regenberg contacted me to share his data on how many people are likely to get infected. I was very skeptical and did not believe it. But when I checked his numbers against...