Instructional Video5:16
Curated Video

Desert, Forest, and Polar Habitats

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains how animals have adapted to live in deserts, forests, and polar habitats.
Instructional Video3:42
Curated Video

What is Migration?

K - Higher Ed
Migration is nearly universal within the animal kingdom; Animals across the globe, from birds and mammals to reptiles and insects, migrate for a whole variety of different reasons. Resources on Earth fluctuate and change constantly. Warm...
Instructional Video6:43
Great Big Story

Scouting 13 Million Sky Raptors

12th - Higher Ed
Follow wildlife biologist Wes Larson as he travels to remote research station in the Goshute Mountains to study migrating raptors.
Instructional Video3:24
Curated Video

The Fascinating World of Polar Bears: Surviving in the Arctic

3rd - 12th
This video explores the fascinating world of polar bears, the largest living land carnivore and the only bear species classified as a marine mammal. It delves into their unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and the challenges they...
Instructional Video4:51
Curated Video

Factors That Influenced Migration to the West

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...
Instructional Video1:03
Curated Video

Wind Turbines: Harnessing the Power of the Wind for Renewable Energy

3rd - 12th
Wind turbines are giant futuristic windmills that use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine, which then powers a generator to produce clean and renewable energy. Wind power is...
Instructional Video3:01
Curated Video

What do Animals do in Winter?

Pre-K - 3rd
In this video, your little ones will learn about hibernation, some animals that hibernate during winter and how they prepare for hibernating throughout the long winter months. Also, how some animals adapt or migrate during winter. This...
Instructional Video4:27
Curated Video

The Great Migration

3rd - 8th
This video entitled "The Great Migration" discusses the Great Migration, which occurred between 1910 and 1970.
Instructional Video2:54
Curated Video

Journey to the West: The Oregon Trail and the American Dream

3rd - 12th
"The Oregon Trail was a vital route that facilitated the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s. Over 400,000 pioneers embarked on this treacherous journey, facing challenges such as crossing rivers, rugged terrains, and...
Instructional Video4:49
Wonderscape

The Life Cycle of Ducks: From Egg to Adult

K - 5th
This video details the life cycle of ducks, from nesting habits to the dangers faced by ducklings. It explains the different nesting types, egg incubation, and the early development of ducklings. The video also covers the crucial first...
Instructional Video4:47
Wonderscape

Discovering Ducks: A Journey into Their World and Adaptations

K - 5th
This video explores the fascinating world of ducks, examining their international presence, diverse habitats, and remarkable adaptability. It delves into their anatomy and behaviors, including impressive diving and migratory abilities,...
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

Bird Migration: The Journey for Food and Breeding

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explains why birds migrate, detailing how they move to find more food, breeding areas, and better conditions for raising their young. It discusses the distances birds travel, their preparation for migration by storing fat, and...
Instructional Video4:21
Curated Video

The Puritans

3rd - 8th
“The Puritans” discusses who the Puritans were, why they left England, and what colonies they founded in the New World.
Instructional Video5:26
The Guardian

From North Africa to the Roya Valley: Migration in the 21st Century

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video reviews the path migrants travel from Libya to the Roya Valley, a region that connects France and Italy. Hear from the people impacted by this large wave of migration. People in towns in the region share their experiences...
Instructional Video11:09
The Guardian

Precarious Hope for Migrants in Europe

Pre-K - Higher Ed
DJ Fata is finally able to purchase the DJ decks he has been saving up for. Yankuba gets accepted to Bangor University in Wales. After years of struggle, things are looking up for the two young Gambian migrants. However, with countries...
Instructional Video10:30
The Guardian

Seeking Connection and Escape at the Teranga Dance Club

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Fata and Yankuba are two young Gambians with ambitious dreams, who fled dictatorship and poverty and landed in Naples, only to discover a new kind of violence: a pernicious climate of racism and an unhelpful immigration system. Their...
Instructional Video5:50
The Guardian

Hardship and Hope for Migrants in Southern Italy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Yankuba is facing homelessness after he left the camp for a job interview and was gone longer than allowed. He worries what might happen to him on the streets, reflecting on other migrants who have died recently due to violence and lack...
Instructional Video6:51
The Guardian

Life as a Migrant in Southern Italy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
After a harrowing journey from Northern Africa to Southern Italy, Fata and Yankuba are stuck in rural Italy, unable to work and waiting for papers. From racism to boredom to inconsistent electricity, learn about some of the difficulties...
Instructional Video1:25
Curated Video

The Incredible Journey of Cranes: Masters of Migration

Pre-K - 3rd
This video provides a fascinating look into the world of cranes, highlighting their impressive flying abilities and long-distance migrations. Viewers will learn about the physical characteristics of cranes, their preferred habitats, and...
Instructional Video3:10
Curated Video

Behavioral Adaptations of Animals

3rd - 8th
Behavioral Adaptations of Animals explores the behavioral adaptations of various animals by discussing how those adaptations enable them to survive in different environments.
Instructional Video5:29
The Guardian

Risking it All to Travel to Austria

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Rania and Ayman are tear gassed as they and other migrants move towards the Macedonian border once again. After more time in the camps, they are able to borrow money and fake Bulgarian passports to fly to Austria. There they are...
Instructional Video5:00
The Guardian

Blocked at the Border to Macedonia

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Rania and her friends leave the camp to walk towards Macedonia. It's a perilous journey across raging rivers and muddy fields. Soon after crossing into Macedonia though, the police block the migrants, using force to keep them from moving...
Instructional Video6:11
The Guardian

Syrian Refugees Make the Dangerous Journey from Turkey to Greece

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Rania and Ayman risk drowning in the Mediterranean, travelling in a boat meant to hold 15 people but stuffed with over 50, as they make their way from Turkey towards Austria. After nearly drowning, they encounter discrimination, scams,...
Instructional Video5:26
The Guardian

Preparing to Flee From Syria to Europe

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Rania Mustafa Ali, 20, filmed her journey from the ruins of Kobane in Syria to Austria. Her footage shows what many refugees face on their perilous journey to Europe. She expresses hope and fear as she meets up with her friend Ayman in...