Instructional Video38:33
Curated Video

GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:26
Curated Video

Ways of Looking at the World

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video14:08
TED Talks

TED: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are) | Danny Dorling

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video9:39
Crash Course

What is a Map Crash Course Geography

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video11:48
PBS

When We Took Over the World

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video3:11
Curated Video

What is a map?

K - 5th
A broad introduction maps and their purposes.
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Instructional Video2:10
Makematic

Map Types

K - 8th
Discover three main types of maps – physical, political, and thematic – and learn how they uniquely represent our world's landscapes, boundaries, and various topics.
Instructional Video3:49
Vlogbrothers

Seven Maps to Better Understand the World

6th - 11th
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
Instructional Video3:21
Vlogbrothers

Seven Maps to Better Understand the World

6th - 11th
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
Instructional Video2:32
The Economist

Mapping poverty in America

12th - Higher Ed
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?
Instructional Video1:00
Curated Video

Longitude and latitude – True or false

K - 5th
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.
Instructional Video2:01
MinuteEarth

How Humans Made Malaria So Deadly

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:05
Curated Video

Countries of Asia - Names & Capitals | Countries of the World

Pre-K - 5th
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
Instructional Video17:10
TED Talks

TED: The biggest risks facing cities -- and some solutions | Robert Muggah

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:24
National Geographic

His Epic Message Will Make You Want to Save the World | Short Film Showcase

Pre-K - 11th
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...
Instructional Video3:51
The Daily Conversation

The Future of America

6th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video3:12
NASA

Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks

3rd - 11th
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...
Instructional Video2:41
MinuteEarth

How Humans Made Malaria So Deadly

12th - Higher Ed
Thanks to href='http://www.givewell.org/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>to for sponsvisit oris video! To learn more about ton Against Malaria Foundation, visit...
Instructional Video3:38
Life Noggin

What Does a Workless World Look Like?

3rd - 9th
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'...
Instructional Video1:48
MinuteEarth

Why We Sucked At Counting Fish (Until Now)

12th - Higher Ed
We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some handy keywords to get your googling started:

- Milky Way: Earth's home g
alaxy
- The Malaspina Expedition 2010: A...
Instructional Video3:15
Life Noggin

The Times Humans Almost Went Extinct! 💀

3rd - 9th
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!?”...
Instructional Video5:38
Curated Video

Royal Society report 'People and the Planet' - Sir John Sulston FRS

9th - 11th
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...
Instructional Video38:49
Curated Video

GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of China

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video11:18
Curated Video

Understanding COVID-19 Through Mathematical Modeling

12th - Higher Ed
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...