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Innovative Container Home in Costa Rica
Explore the unique home of photographer Sergio Pucci, built entirely from shipping containers in San José, Costa Rica. Learn how this eco-friendly project combines modern design with sustainable living, thanks to the vision of architect...
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Renewable energy
Energy from natural resources that replenish or renew themselves, or we can consider inexhaustible, such as sunlight, wind, tidal and wave power. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
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Sustainable
A sustainable process is one that can be continued without damaging the environment or exhausting natural resources in the long term. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Settlement Resources
In order to create a sustainable and successful settlement, a vast array of infrastructures must be put in place. From roads to waste management systems, what is required for a settlement to thrive? Human Geography - Orientation And...
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Humans on Earth – Spot the...
Six images are shown on screen ... can you spot the natural resources? People and places - Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in...
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Overfishing
Find out why the Atlantic bluefin tuna is facing extinction. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Natural resources need to be managed carefully. Overfishing can lead to species...
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The mystery of Easter Island
What caused the wars on Easter Island that led to the demise of this once-thriving civilisation? People and places - Physical geography - Islands Learning Points If an island can provide all its own resources, it is self-sufficient. A...
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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
Understanding the Global Supply Chain and Its COVID-19 Disruptions
Learn how the global supply chain operates, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products like jeans to customers. Discover the impact of COVID-19 on this complex system, leading to empty store shelves and delayed...
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Native American Tribes of the Northeast: Life in the Woodlands
This video explores the major Native American tribes of the Northeast, such as the Iroquois, Pequot, and Shawnee. It highlights their farming skills, fishing expertise, and shared ways of life due to the similar climate and natural...
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How Committees Shape Laws: The Journey of a Bill
This video explains how bills are reviewed and amended by committees in the House of Representatives and Senate. It details how committees act as gatekeepers, deciding which bills move forward, make markups, or are set aside. Learn about...
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Communities Near Inland Landforms: Mountains, Islands, and More
This video explores the types of communities found near inland landforms such as mountains, valleys, islands, peninsulas, and plains. Learn how these landforms shape the jobs, homes, and lifestyles of people living in these unique...
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Exploring Communities: Urban, Suburban, and Rural
This video explains the different types of communities—urban, suburban, and rural—based on population size and land use. Learn about how people live and work together in each type of community, and how resources like lakes can shape the...
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Communities Near Water: Oceans, Rivers, and Lakes
This video explores the types of communities found near bodies of water such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Learn how these water sources shape the jobs, recreation, and daily life of people living in coastal, river, and lake...
Visual Learning Systems
Energy and Natural Resources
This video explores how energy and fuels are derived from natural resources. Special attention is given to how these energy resources affect the enviornment. In this activity students will investigate and describe energy resources. They...
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Prelude to Infamy and the Axis Alliance
Explore the economic turmoil and strategic alliances that set the stage for the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, diving into Japan's motivations and the pivotal role of the Axis Agreement. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific...
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Living Green - Episode 69 - China Sustainable Development
The region of Shangri-La in China s Eastern province is one of the most breath-taking areas of bio-diversity left in the world. Nature has left its mark here in many different ways, from the mountains on the Tibetan plateau to the gorges...
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Introduction and Construction of Feynan Ecolodge
This video is an overview of eco-housing and the challenges of designing architecture that is both revolutionary and practical, followed by a detailed look at the construction of the Feynan Ecolodge in Jordan, integrating traditional...
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Introduction and Construction of the Atlas Kasbah
This video is an exploration of eco-housing and the need for sustainable architecture, followed by a detailed look at the construction of the Atlas Kasbah in Morocco, integrating traditional methods with sustainable practices to create...
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Types of Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester teaches about renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
Economics Explained
Why Is Everyone Getting Involved In The Niger? | Economics Explained
Niger's coup has set a lot in motion. It's rich in uranium which has gotten France involved, and China's belt and road initiative was set to draw oil from Niger, which could help grow their desperately poor economy, and somehow Russia's...
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Northeast Native Americans
Dr. Forrester discusses Native Americans living in the Northeastern part of the United States of America.
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Power to the People
Dr. Forrester explains that we rely on natural resources for powering our cars, and heating our homes. Natural resources, also known as nonrenewable, include oil, natural gas, and coal. There are a variety of renewable energy sources...
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Geographers
Dr. Forrester describes the work of geographers and discusses landforms. She also explains that landforms are natural features of the land’s surface.