Bozeman Science
Water Resources
In this video Paul Andersen explains how water is unequally distributed around the globe through the hydrologic cycles. Seawater is everywhere but is not useful without costly desalination. Freshwater is divided between surface water and...
Crash Course Kids
H2O-NO! - Fresh Water Problems
What happens to a single ecosystem when the amount of freshwater available in it changes? Not really much good. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about ecosystems and how one small change can lead to a cascade effect in...
Bizarre Beasts
Why Do River Dolphins Look… Like That?
New ReviewWhy are there dolphins in rivers, and why do they look... like that? There are a handful of very similar-looking, but somehow unrelated river dolphins around the world. Where did they all come from, and what is it about living in rivers...
Curated Video
Aquatic Ecosystems
New ReviewThis Science 6 instructional video discusses the different aquatic biomes.
Wonderscape
The Terrifying Truth About Piranhas: Small But Deadly Predators
Science Kids Ocean Predators - Killer Whales, Great White Sharks, Piranhas and More! In this video, viewers learn about the piranha, a small but mighty predator native to South America's freshwater rivers. Despite their small size,...
Curated Video
How to Take Care of a Teacup Pig
Howcast - Learn how to care for a teacup pig from the animal experts at traveling petting zoo Squeals on Wheels in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Clean Fish Tank Sand
Howcast - Learn how to clean fish tank sand from aquarium expert Joseph Caparatta in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Hard-Boil an Egg So It Peels Easily
Have you ever thrown out a perfectly good hard-boiled egg because you got so frustrated trying to peel it? Here's how to cook the perfectly-peelable egg.
Curated Video
Masses of dead fish blanket a stream in Greece
The carcasses of hundreds of thousands of fish clogged up a stream in Volos, Greece, after receding flood waters dragged the freshwater fish into saltwater. Local authorities began organizing cleanup efforts quickly to get ahead of the...
Curated Video
Exploring Aquatic Biomes: Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans
This video takes viewers on an engaging journey to explore aquatic biomes, focusing on freshwater and marine ecosystems. They explain the characteristics of rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans, highlighting the diverse plant and animal...
Curated Video
Exploring the Fascinating World of Fish: Anatomy, Adaptations, and Environments
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of fish and their diverse anatomy and adaptations. From jawless fish to those with cartilage skeletons and bone skeletons, fish share common characteristics such as living in water, having...
Curated Video
Water Crisis in the Maldives: Desalination and Rainwater Harvesting as Solutions
This video discusses the ongoing water crisis in the Maldives following the December tsunami. It highlights the short-term solution of using desalination units to turn seawater into drinking water, which is currently being relied upon by...
Curated Video
The Threat to Cloud Forests: A Call for Conservation and Sustainable Solutions
Cloud forests are unique and beautiful ecosystems that act as vital freshwater sources for many towns and cities around the world. However, they are under serious threat from global warming and logging, particularly in Asia and South...
PBS
The Enduring Legend of the Loch Ness Monster
The infamous "Surgeon's Photograph" of the Loch Ness Monster, taken in 1934, greatly boosted the legend's popularity. The photo made Nessie a cultural icon and international tourist attraction. Despite later information that proved the...
Veritasium
3 Perplexing Physics Problems
This video explores three intriguing physics problems: why shaken carbonated drinks explode, why ice melts differently in fresh water versus salt water, and how a metal ring can lock onto a chain unexpectedly. Demonstrations and...
Science ABC
Do Fish Get Thirsty and Do They Need to Drink Water?
Whether fish get thirsty depends on the fish you look at. Fish that live in freshwater have different physiology to deal with their environment than fish in salty seawater. These physiological differences dictate whether fish need to...
Curated Video
The Tunnel of Samos
How the ancient Greeks were able to use trigonometry to build the first aqueduct, tunnelling from two sides of a mountain to meet in the middle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
Curated Video
Liquid Density
We compare the density of oil, salt water and fresh water using displacement tanks. Equally weighted measuring cylinders are placed into the three liquids and the amount of water displaced is collected for comparison. Physics - Forces -...
Curated Video
Filtration on the ISS
How do astronauts aboard the International Space Station drink water recycled from their own urine? Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by filtration Learning Points Filtration can be used to purify liquids. Filtration...
Curated Video
Overusing resources
Find out why some resources are in short supply and why we need to conserve as much as possible. People and places -Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Some natural resources on Earth are limited and...
Wonderscape
Connective Bodies of Water: Marshes, Estuaries, and Straits
Discover how marshes, estuaries, and straits connect different bodies of water and maintain balance in their ecosystems. Learn about the vital roles of marshes and estuaries in filtering water and supporting life, and see how straits act...
Wonderscape
Bodies of Water in Motion: Rivers, Streams, and Waterfalls
Discover the dynamic world of flowing water, from the winding paths of rivers and the fast-moving streams that join them, to the dramatic drops of waterfalls. Learn how these bodies of water are defined by their movement and the forces...
Wonderscape
Inland Bodies of Water: Lakes, Ponds, and Springs
Discover the differences between lakes, ponds, and springs, and learn how each forms. Explore how lakes often have deeper waters while ponds are shallower, and see how springs bring groundwater back to the surface, creating fresh sources...
Wonderscape
Exploring Water: Oceans, Seas, and More
Dive into the world of water, from the vast oceans that cover 71% of Earth's surface to the unique seas like the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. Learn about the role of water as the "universal solvent" and the mysteries hidden in the...