TED Talks
TED: Climate change isn't a distant threat -- it's our reality | Selina Neirok Leem
Every year, ocean levels rise and high tides flood the low-lying Marshall Islands in the Pacific, destroying homes, salinating water supplies and disrupting livelihoods. In a stirring poem and talk, youth climate warrior Selina Neirok...
Crash Course
How Rivers Shape the Landscape: Crash Course Geography
Today we're going to talk about rivers and how these dynamic, delicate, yet powerful systems are able to constantly change the landscape. We'll focus on the Zambezi River in Southeast Africa following its main features from the...
SciShow Kids
The Tallest Waterfall in the World!
Waterfalls are pretty amazing, but have you ever wondered how they form? Jessi's got the answer! Join her to learn all about how rivers carve waterfalls and then take a look at Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world!
MinuteEarth
How Tall Can Mountains Be?
What is the maximum height for a mountain on Earth!? And why?
SciShow Kids
The Grand Canyon!
Nature creates some pretty amazing things, and one of the largest of these is The Grand Canyon!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is Mount Everest so tall? - Michele Koppes
At 8,850 meters above sea level, Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has the highest altitude on the planet. But how did this towering formation get so tall? Michele Koppes peers deep into our planet's crust, where continental...
Crash Course Kids
Weathering and Erosion
In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina gives us a real world example of how the Hydrosphere and Geosphere affect each other in the form of Weathering and Erosion. Think of Weathering as the force that makes a mess and Erosion as...
Bozeman Science
Geology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how rock is formed and changed on the planet. The video begins with a brief description of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Plate tectonics is used to describe structure near plate boundaries. Hot...
Bozeman Science
ESS2C - The Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes
In this video Paul Andersen explains the vital role that water plays in the processes on the Earth's surface. Water has several unique properties including high heat capacity, transparency, polarity and the ability to change the chemical...
SciShow Kids
Make Your Own Erosion! - #sciencegoals
Join Jessi and create your own mini landscape, to see how water can cause erosion, and change a landscape into something different! #sciencegoals
Curated Video
The landscape of the Lake District
Pupil outcome: I can identify some of the processes that have caused this landscape of mountains and lakes. Key learning points: - Rocks in the Lake District reveal changes over millions of years - Mountains, valleys and lakes here have...
Curated Video
Pressure on the National Park
Pupil outcome: I can explore and explain how human activity is affecting the landscape and identity of the Lake District. Key learning points: - The beauty and tranquillity of the Lake District attracts lots of visitors who put pressure...
Curated Video
River processes and landforms
Pupil outcome: I can describe processes happening in a river and landforms that they create Key learning points: - Rivers move water and processes of erosion, transport and deposition create different landforms along a river’s course. -...
Curated Video
The changing coastline
Pupil outcome: I can use geographical vocabulary to describe coastal processes. Key learning points: - Coastal communities at risk are deeply affected by changes caused by erosion, flooding or sea level rise. - The sea transports...
Curated Video
The Power of Erosion: Shaping the Face of the Planet
Water erosion is a powerful force that shapes the Earth's surface. From raindrops causing splash erosion to rivers carving out majestic canyons over millions of years, water has the ability to transform landscapes. This video explores...
Curated Video
Landmarks - The Leshan Buddha
THE LESHAN BUDDHA THE MINJIANG RIVER IN SHICHUAN PROVINCE IS HOME TO ONE OF CHINA S GREAT TREASURES, DA FO, THE LESHAN BUDDHA. 160 KILOMETERS FROM CHENGDU CITY, THE STATUE OF MAITREYA BUDDHA OVERLOOKS THE BEAUTIFUL CONFLUENCE OF THE...
Curated Video
Climbers’ Paradise is the Last Refuge for an Ancient Species
It’s called the Land of Arches. With more than 100 natural sandstone arches, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a breathtaking natural spectacle. The gorge is considered one of the world’s premier rock climbing destinations. It’s also a haven...
Curated Video
Procesos costeros: las olas
Las características costeras varían significativamente en todo el mundo. ¿Cómo contribuyen las olas a dar forma a las líneas costeras?
Twig - Ciencias de la Tierra - Geología - Los procesos costeros
Claves de aprendizaje
El...
Curated Video
Erosión
El desgaste de la roca y la eliminación de la roca meteorizada, suelo y otros materiales de la superficie.
Twig - Ciencias de la tierra
Curated Video
Lluvia ácida
Lluvia que es anormalmente ácida, con un pH inferior a 5.
Twig - Ciencias de la tierra
Curated Video
Glaciares: escultores lentos de paisajes
Los glaciares son fuerzas destructivas que se desplazan lentamente y transforman los paisajes a su paso.
Twig - Ciencias de la Tierra - Geología - La meteorización y la erosión
Claves de aprendizaje
Masas de hielo de...
Curated Video
Procesos costeros
Un estudio en detalle de los tres procesos clave que moldean nuestras costas. ¿Cuáles son y qué efectos tienen?
Twig - Ciencias de la Tierra - Geología - Los procesos costeros
Claves de aprendizaje
Hay tres procesos esenciales...
Curated Video
La meteorización
Los factores físicos, biológicos o químicos que erosionan las rocas, de la arena al hielo, de la lluvia a las plantas e incluso las pisadas.
Twig - Ciencias de la Tierra - Geología - La meteorización y la erosión
Claves de...