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Exploring Forest Biomes: Summing Up
Upon viewing the Exploring Forest Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that forest biomes vary greatly, but all are dominated by trees. Understand that forests receive moderate to high amounts of...
Curated Video
Exploring Communities and Geography
Whether students live near an ocean, the mountains or the desert, this exciting program will show them how the geography shapes and molds the daily life and economics of a community. Students will learn about land formation as well as...
Science360
Biogeoscientist - Britt Stephens
What's it really like to be an engineer or a scientist? What does a biogeoscientist do all day? You're about to find out! Meet the next generation of engineers and scientists in these profiles of young professionals, who may just inspire...
Curated OER
Biomes : Tropical Rainforest
Did you know that 50% of the world's species are found in the rainforest, yet rain forests cover just 2% of the earth's surface? Introduce your class to the enchanting world of the rain forest by using this informative, image-rich video....
Curated OER
Fireflies: Letter W
Fireflies form the letter “W.” A child names things in the night-time forest that begin with “W.” A very simple clip, which is great for introducing the letter “W.”
PBS
Career Connections | Natural Science Manager
Many careers are available in the area of natural sciences. A short video focuses on the work done by forest service rangers who work at keeping forests healthy.
TED-Ed
The Secret Language of Trees
The question isn't whether trees can communicate with each other, but how their communication works. Learn about the intricate communication network between trees and the fungus in the soil, and how the relationship goes beyond a...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Gorongosa's Water Cycle
Gorongosa National Park holds a fascinating and ever-changing landscape. What makes the water cycle in the park so special? Travel to Mozambique to learn more about the park using a short video. Content includes rainy season in the park,...
The Brain Scoop
Millipedes: The First Land Animals
Scientists need help identifying tens of thousands of species of millipedes. The Brain Scoop video, part of an Insects and Invertebrates playlist, discusses the unique features of millipedes. It explains their importance to the...
Curated OER
Deadly Venomous Viper
The pit viper takes advantage of tall trees to spy on its prey. It is found throughout Southeast Asia and its deadly venom strikes birds, frogs, and other helpless small animals. Watch this video to learn about a snake's incredible pits...
TED-Ed
The Networked Beauty of Forests
Forests are like Facebook, a social network of trees and other organisms that support and provide for each other. Professor Suzanne Simard describes how forests are wired for healing, but that they need our help. This video would be a...
Curated OER
Trees
Trees are one of the most amazing life forms on the planet. Learn about the wonders, life cycles, and parts of trees. This is a beautiful and informative clip that will provide learners with a respect and understanding of why trees are...
Curated OER
Forest - Time Lapse
Plants, animals, insects, and life all around in this beautiful time-lapse clip. See the forest as it moves and grows. This clip is wonderfully scored and includes very little narration. Use perhaps as inspiration for a descriptive...
Crash Course
Crash Course Computer Science #34: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
This episode discusses how computers make decisions on stored data? From spam filters and self-driving cars to cutting-edge medical diagnosis and real-time language translation, there has been an increasing need for our computers to...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: In a Forest's Breath, Deciphering Climate Clues
Find out how climate change is affecting the forests in New England.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Hiking in Orgeon's Kalmiopsis
Use this site to learn about life in the Kalmiopsis wilderness after forest fires destroyed the forest in 2002. Related links available.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Real Scientists: Forest Canopy Researcher
Learn about a scientist who invented a tool to help her do her job. Watch how she climbs trees to study epiphytes that live in the forest canopy.