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Rules of Exponents
Explaining the hows and whys of exponent laws in an approachable and non-intimidating manner is no small task. But here, it is accomplished with humor and real-life examples. Set up with scenarios from biology, the role of exponents and...
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Fractional Exponents
This easy-to-follow video shows how to write the nth root of a number as a fractional exponent and how to simplify expressions with using fractional exponents. There are worked examples, and practice problems included.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Plate Tectonics
This resource provides a video about plate tectonics.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Mid Ocean Ridges
Watch a video depicting the formation of a mid-ocean ridge. The resource also has two additional lessons requiring you to apply your knowledge of mid-ocean ridge location and formation.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Deep Sea Corals
This video explores deep sea corals. Explaining the contrast between deep sea corals and their shallow counterparts and the practical benefits of researching these corals. Two interactive lessons on deep sea corals are also linked to...
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Subduction Zones
This video explains the process of subduction between two oceanic plates as well as a continental plate and oceanic plate. Links to two additional subduction activities are also available.
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Noaa: Chemosynthesis and Hydrothermal Vent Life
Chemosynthesis is explained in this video. View some of the 300 species that inhabit ecosystems based on chemosynthesis occurring at hydrothermal vents. There is an additional interactive hydrothermal foodweb to check out as well.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Deep Sea Benthos
This video shows a variety of deep sea animals (benthos) and explains the adaptations that enable them to live at extreme depths.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Water Cycle
This animated video shows many different aspects of the water cycle. This resource has additional links that explore the impact of global warming and groundwater removal on the water cycle.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Tides
This animation on tides is very thorough, explaining the cause of tides and the adaptations organisms must have to survive in the intertidal zone. An additional simulation will test your understanding of tides.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Ocean Pollution
This learning module explores the effects trash, toxins, oil and sound pollution are having on our oceans. Includes two short videos along with a brief exploration and two interactives. A brief assessment follows each interactive.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Seamounts
Explore the geologic features called seamounts. This video explains where they are located and why they are inhabited with a great variety of organisms. An enrichment activity will challenge you to use radiometic dating to figure out the...
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Energy From the Oceans
The oceans are a source of renewable energy. Tidal energy, wave energy, thermal energy and methane hydrates are all described in this animation.