Azores Islands, Portugal:"Finally, we will know the Azores Islands flying in paragliding. So spectacular are the places that the Azores offer for the paragliding flight that the site of 'Sete Cidades,' on the island of San Miguel, was...

China lays claim to basically the entire South China Sea by way of its infamous "nine-dash line." But while China claims the entire area, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan each have their own claims as well. This has...

The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the...

Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," rose from humble beginnings as a refuge in coastal lagoons during the fall of the Western Roman Empire to become a powerful maritime republic. Its strength stemmed from strategic naval dominance,...

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano's eruption in January 2022 was one of the largest ever captured on camera, with a massive ash cloud, over 200,000 lightning strikes, and a shockwave that traveled around the globe. The eruption had...

Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Hawaiian lei making, from early practices to modern creations that embody aloha and unity.<br/>

Why did the US want Hawaii? With even a glance at its sensual beaches and lush jungles, it's no surprise that the scenic islands have always been desirable. But as with any story of settlement, the development of Hawaii didn't come about...

Evolution is the net change in organisms or a population over the span of many generations. This change in organisms or populations happens through DNA mutations and reconbination and is passed down to the next generation through...

We do not know for sure if the sunken city of Atlantis is real. The only written record of its existence is from the great philosopher Plato. Even the location of this utopia is a mystery. Many different locations have been proposed as...

Volcanoes are infamously destructive, but they can also be a constructive force. Mt. Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, helped create the islands of Hawaii millions of years ago. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Mount...

The creation, controversy and competition surrounding the publication of Darwin's most iconic work: The Origin of Species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Darwin, an English scientist, worked on his theory of...

The inhabitants of this tiny nation state are some of the first in the world to feel the full impact of climate change. As rising sea levels threaten their whole country, what action can they take? Human Geography - Orientation And...

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A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.

Four different landmasses are shown, but which is the odd one out?
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Discover how the Galapagos Islands were formed from volcanic eruptions.
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Explore how the Ganges river dramatically sculpts the landscape in the Bay of Bengal.
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Welcome to the Alaskan island where, thanks to the international date line, you can look back in time.
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The imaginary line that...

How do factors such as remoteness and population density affect the lives of island communities?
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Population density is...

Join the team of engineers that is racing to save the city of Venice.
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Find out how Charles Darwin changed the world!
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Islands are supposed to be sunny, peaceful, and warm - exotic locales where you spend time on the beach, maybe do a bit of snorkeling, and even enjoy a few fruity drinks. Except sometimes, none of that happens.

Learn about the formation and history of the Hawaiian Islands.