Thirsty for Drought Relief

What caused the dust bowl, and should we worry about it happening again? Scholars look at various data to come up with their hypotheses. Then, they experiment to find some of the factors that contributed. Finally, the video has them look...

The term stoichiometry derives from the Greek words stoicheion meaning element and metron meaning measure. The second Socratica video in a two-part series within a larger chemistry playlist introduces more complex stoichiometry...

Carbon dioxide makes up an incredibly small percentage of our atmosphere, so why is it so important? The video explains that humans passed the 400 parts per million mark in 2013. It highlights the causes of the increase and our...

Non-renewable resources will not last forever, so what are the next steps when it comes to energy? Luckily, renewable energy resources exist to create our electricity. The video explains how wind and water energy can be transferred to...

Students examine the hydrologic impacts of drought. Humans can change the course of the water cycle, to some extent, to meet their needs, but can they do so without imposing risks on the plants and animals?

Students gain knowledge about the impact of drought in agriculture. They investigate soil types, water flow, and various erosion conditions which occur during a drought and see how farming practices changed after the 1930's.

In this drought worksheet, students study the "US Drought Monitor" and complete 8 short answer questions on the causes and effects of drought.

The Times covered a drought in 2011, which affected producers, consumers, and sellers. The class gets informed about climate and the economics of agriculture as the read this article and answer each of the 11 comprehension questions. A...

A correspondent for UNICEF visits Kenya during the 2011 drought to report on how people are faring. Families are broken up as members die or the fathers leave to search for food, and children are left abandoned or orphaned in camps. [2:14]

Crash Course World History video in which John Green discusses the reasons that food distribution breaks down, resulting in famine. With wit and wisdom, Mr. Green discusses drought and famine within the context of 19th Century British...