Bozeman Science
Hydroelectric Power
In this video Paul Andersen explains how energy can be harnessed was water moves through a turbine. Three types of systems are discussed in the video; run-of-the-water, impoundment, and tidal. Several advantages and disadvantages of dams...
Bozeman Science
Renewable Energy
In this video Paul Andersen discusses the technology, advantages and disadvantages of six sources of renewable energy; biomass, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal wind, and hydrogen. He also explains how changes in the storage and flow of...
TED-Ed
Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant | Alex Gendler
In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the world's largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. China's Three Gorges Dam relies on running water, and is capable of producing more energy than any other power...
Curated Video
Fold Mountains: Uses
Fold mountains provide a challenge for humans in many ways. What are the uses of this terrain around the world? And how do these effect the environment of fold mountain ranges? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The impressive...
Wonderscape
Human-made Bodies of Water: Canals, Harbors, and Reservoirs
Explore the world of human-made bodies of water, from the canals that connect oceans and cities to harbors that shelter ships and facilitate trade. Learn how reservoirs help store and control water flow, providing crucial resources for...
Curated Video
The Power of Rivers
Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of rivers on the development of cities, such as in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas.
Curated Video
Creating and Conserving Electricity
Dr. Forrester identifies the forms of energy used to power electricity by examining solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power. She also discusses the benefits of using alternative, renewable resources of energy by listing ways to...
Curated Video
Water Is Everywhere
Dr. Forrester talks about the many uses of water. She will talk about water treatment plants. Dr. Forrester will also brainstorm with your student how to conserve water.
Curated Video
Energy Transfers in Electricity Production: Identifying Methods and Processes.
This video discusses different methods of generating electricity and the energy transfers that take place in each of those methods. The processes covered include the generation of electricity from fossil fuels, from the energy stored in...
DoodleScience
Renewable Energy Resources_ Part 1 _ GCSE Physics
Renewable energy resources are being developed because we are running out of fossil fuels at an exponential rate. The wind is produced as a result of giant convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere, which are driven by heat energy...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Introduction
This clip introduces the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
The March of Time
Control room, generators
MOT 1936: CREATING ELECTRICITY: Dam water flowing near industrial buildings flatbed railcar moving mined material. INT Power Plant or Dam control room w/ guages. switches. Male closing circuit switch. HA Room w/ many turbine generators...
The March of Time
MOT: 1938: Jewish settlements in British Mandated Palestine
River Jordan, hydroelectric power plant, men erecting power cables.
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: Why the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam worries Sudan and Egypt
Egypt and Sudan have denounced Ethiopia’s gigantic hydroelectric dam project as an existential threat.
Bloomberg
Ivanhoe Mines Founder: Copper Market Weakness Is Temporary
Ivanhoe Mines Founder Robert Friedland says the tumble in copper prices is a momentary and that the world is facing a crisis of supply in copper, with not enough mines being built to satisfy future needs. He spoke to Bloomberg's Francine...
Getty Images
1946 MONTAGE Dam construction with train passing before hydroelectric power plant / United Kingdom?
1946 MONTAGE Dam construction with train passing before hydroelectric power plant / United Kingdom?
Getty Images
1946 MONTAGE Construction workers erecting steel framework of dam and hydroelectric plant / United Kingdom?
1946 MONTAGE Construction workers erecting steel framework of dam and hydroelectric plant / United Kingdom?