SciShow Kids
The Driest Places on Earth | SciShow Kids
In this SciShow Kids episode, Jessi and Squeaks learn about amazing places where it almost never rains.
Be Smart
Sand Dunes Shouldn’t Exist (Here’s Why They Do)
How can sand, blown by the wind, form such intricate and beautiful patterns as ripples and dunes? The answer is a surprising secret of self-organization. In this video, we travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado to climb the...
SciShow
This Melon Builds a Whole Ecosystem in the Desert
The nara melon is as juicy as any other, so how is it able to grow in the hyper-arid Namib desert?
SciShow
This Melon Builds a Whole Ecosystem in the Desert
The nara melon is as juicy as any other, so how is it able to grow in the hyper-arid Namib desert?
MinuteEarth
Why Does Earth Have Deserts?
Why Does Earth Have Deserts? For the same reason it has Rainforests: Hadley Cells!!!
SciShow Kids
Amazing Ways to Live in the Desert!
Life in a desert can be tough, but the plants, animals, and people that live there have some special skills to help them survive!
TED Talks
Lucianne Walkowicz: Let's not use Mars as a backup planet
Stellar astronomer and TED Senior Fellow Lucianne Walkowicz works on NASA's Kepler mission, searching for places in the universe that could support life. So it's worth a listen when she asks us to think carefully about Mars. In this...
Curated Video
Deserts
Deserts are regions that receive very little precipitation each year, but how are they formed? The unique characteristics of the world's deserts, from hot to polar. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Deserts are the driest...
Curated Video
Lichen: Indicator Species
Lichens exist in extreme environments where other life struggles to survive. But these tough species cannot tolerate pollution, and reflect the health of ecosystems. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Lichens are organisms that can...
Curated Video
El Niño
The legendary El Niño effect causes dramatic shifts of weather, resulting in droughts and floods across the globe. It can all be traced to winds dying down over the Pacific ocean. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. El Niño is a...
Curated Video
Venn Diagrams: Global Habitats
Creating a Venn diagram to reveal the differences and surprising similarities between rainforest and desert environments. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films...
Curated Video
Ecosystem Management: Deserts
The Mojave desert in the USA and the Thar Desert of India have very different uses. How do humans manage these environments? And what effect does the economic status of the country have on their development? Earth Science - Human Impacts...
Curated Video
Overusing resources – True or false
True or false ... Deserts are not a useful natural resource? People and places - Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Deserts can be a useful natural resource. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The...
Curated Video
What is a biome?
Explore some of the world’s most extreme biomes and find out who lives there. People and places -Physical geography - Climate Learning Points A biome's unique climate means that only particular plants and animals can survive there. A...
Bedtime History
Area 51 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the mysterious test site of the United States Military at the Nevada Test Site, from the design of the U-2 spy plane to the SR-71.
Bedtime History
Native Americans of North America for Kids | Part 1 of 2 | Bedtime History
Part 1 of 2: Dive into the rich and complex history of Native Americans in North America with our latest YouTube video. Explore the diverse cultures, societies, and civilizations that flourished long before European settlers arrived....
Curated Video
Water Scarcity: Understanding the Four Root Causes
In this segment, viewers uncover the four primary causes of water scarcity, from limited availability to contamination and poor management practices. Through engaging examples, students grasp the interconnectedness of these factors and...
Wonderscape
Exploring Biomes: Deserts, Grasslands, and Chaparral
This video explores three distinct biomes: deserts, grasslands, and chaparral, each with its unique flora and fauna. Learn about desert adaptations in cacti and armadillos, the diverse wildlife of savanna and temperate grasslands like...
Curated Video
Life in the Desert: Harsh Conditions and Survival Strategies
This video explores the fascinating world of deserts, highlighting their locations and the challenges of living in such harsh environments. From sand dunes shaped by wind to the resilient animals like camels that call deserts home,...
Curated Video
Russian Scientists Discover the Secret of Making Rain
Russian scientists have developed a rain-making machine that creates artificial clouds by charging water droplets, resulting in precipitation. This innovative technology has the potential to bring water to arid regions and alleviate...
Curated Video
Biomes of the World
Dr. Forester explores the desert, deciduous forest, coniferous forest, and arctic tundra biomes.
Professor Dave Explains
Terrestrial Biomes Part 1: Rainforest, Desert, Grassland, and Shrubland
There are so many different species on this planet, and they in such incredibly different environments. We can refer to these regions as biomes, and we will want to learn the broad characteristics of each biome. What's the difference...
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High Five Facts - Desert Animals
This video explores five fun facts about desert animals.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Biggest Deserts
This video explores five fun facts about biggest deserts.