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Land Formations

6th - 12th
Learn how our planet's landscapes, from mountains to hills, plateaus to plains, have been sculpted over millions of years by powerful geological forces. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The planet's diverse landscape is shaped...
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Geographically Speaking

6th - 8th
What is a savannah? Where do you find buttes? How are mountains formed? Friendly explorer Seymour Terrain takes viewers on an exciting adventure to every corner of the globe to answer these questions and investigate the Earth's unique...
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Oxidized manganese brings a maroon hue to the Rattlesnake Badlands, Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Oxidized manganese brings a maroon hue to the Rattlesnake Badlands, Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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Dry creekbeds or arroyos lie nestled among the furrowed foothills of Mariscal Mountain in Big Bend National Park.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Dry creekbeds or arroyos lie nestled among the furrowed foothills of Mariscal Mountain in Big Bend National Park.
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The Rio Grande flows between steep limestone cliffs in Mariscal Canyon, one of several canyons in Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Rio Grande flows between steep limestone cliffs in Mariscal Canyon, one of several canyons in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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Arid Big Bend desert landscape with the Mesa de Anguila escarpment.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Arid Big Bend desert landscape with the Mesa de Anguila escarpment.
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Mountains and valleys form the Maui landscape.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Mountains and valleys form the Maui landscape.
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Chisos Mountain foothills in Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Chisos Mountain foothills in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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Arid Big Bend landscape with Paint Gap Hills and Rosillos Mountains.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Arid Big Bend landscape with Paint Gap Hills and Rosillos Mountains.
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Panning across the Mesa de Anguila to Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend, Texas.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Panning across the Mesa de Anguila to Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend, Texas.
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The Rio Grande winds through the steep cliffs of Mariscal Canyon in Big Bend National Park on the border of Texas and Mexico.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Rio Grande winds through the steep cliffs of Mariscal Canyon in Big Bend National Park on the border of Texas and Mexico.
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Aerial shot with ridge in Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Aerial shot with ridge in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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Panning over an expansive Big Bend landscape, with Burro Mesa and the Chisos Mountains on the horizon.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Panning over an expansive Big Bend landscape, with Burro Mesa and the Chisos Mountains on the horizon.
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Near Mariscal Canyon in Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande winds through the desert with reduced water levels.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Near Mariscal Canyon in Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande winds through the desert with reduced water levels.
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Eroded landforms around Well Creek in Big Bend country, Texas.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Eroded landforms around Well Creek in Big Bend country, Texas.
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Overhead view of the dry Well Creek arroyos in Big Bend country, Texas.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Overhead view of the dry Well Creek arroyos in Big Bend country, Texas.
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Flying over Big Bend desert towards the Sierra Quemadas and their landmark, Elephant Tusk.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Flying over Big Bend desert towards the Sierra Quemadas and their landmark, Elephant Tusk.
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A two-lane paved road winds through Big Bend National Park leading to the High Chisos Mountains.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A two-lane paved road winds through Big Bend National Park leading to the High Chisos Mountains.
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Aerial landscape in the eastern quadrant of Big Bend National Park, flying towards McKinney Hills.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Aerial landscape in the eastern quadrant of Big Bend National Park, flying towards McKinney Hills.
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The dry creekbed of Well Creek branches out into an arid landscape in Big Bend country, view from directly above.

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The dry creekbed of Well Creek branches out into an arid landscape in Big Bend country, view from directly above.
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Study Jams! Landforms

4th - 6th
First-class photographs dazzle your class as they are acquainted with Earth's various landforms. To reinforce learning, they can take a multiple-choice quiz, sing along to a karaoke song, or review key vocabulary terms, all on this...
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Planet Earth - Mountains

6th - 12th
Rich images showcase mountain peaks from all over the world. Thick clouds of snow are brushed off of the Himalayas, and the Andes sharp, unforgiving peaks are clouded by mist. This video is non-narrated, yet it provides spectacular views...
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Australia

5th - 8th
It's as if you're sitting on the wings of an eagle and soaring over the continent of Australia! See the varying regions and get a quick overview of the country's land. This video is non-narrated, but it provides a beautiful look at...
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The Sahara Desert

1st - 8th
Several exquisite images are linked together in this video. Draw on the phenomenal imagery to spark student discussion or create interest at the start of a unit. Don't forget to challenge students with the fun games listed below, as well!