Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

The Importance and Resurgence of Barley

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the fascinating history and significance of barley. We learn about how this grain played important roles in various native and early cultures, and how it managed to survive and thrive throughout centuries. We...
Instructional Video6:05
Englishing

Inglese per Italiani: WOULD (Come usare WOULD - Corso di Inglese)

9th - Higher Ed
L'ausiliare verbo "would" viene usato in vari modi. In questa mini lezione vi insegnerò tutte le situazioni in quale viene usato. La spiegazione è interamente in Italiano.
Instructional Video1:32
Next Animation Studio

China plans massive dam near disputed border with India

12th - Higher Ed
The hydropower project on the “Great Bend” in the Brahmaputra would dwarf the output of the Three Gorges Dam
Instructional Video4:01
Mediacorp

The Floating Farms of Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the story of a floating farmer in Bangladesh who has adapted to the challenges of climate change by growing food on water. The floating farms not only provide food security but also contribute to agricultural...
Instructional Video0:49
Next Animation Studio

China builds large rainmaking system in Tibetan plateau

12th - Higher Ed
China is embarking on its largest weather-modification project yet, as it attempts to bring more rain to the Tibetan mountains. Climate models predict that the Tibetan plateau, which holds Asia's biggest freshwater reserve, could see...
Instructional Video5:57
Mediacorp

Hydropower Showdown on the Brahmaputra River

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the positive impact of man-made interventions on the Brahmaputra River, particularly the construction of dams by India and China. The video also highlights the consequences of these changes, such as floods, erosion,...
Instructional Video5:11
The Viral Fever

Sherpa Communities: Life in the Mountains

12th - Higher Ed
Sherpa Communities part 1/3: This video explores the life of the Sherpas, an ethnic group living in the Himalayas, and their struggles to survive in a harsh environment where farming is the backbone of their community. Despite the...
Instructional Video5:13
The Viral Fever

Sherpa Communities: Preserving Tradition

12th - Higher Ed
Sherpa Communities part 3/3: This video showcases the traditional practices and customs of the Sherpa community living in the bone-chilling lands of the mountains. From weaving carpets to preserving ancestral clothing, the Sherpas have...
Instructional Video1:41
Next Animation Studio

Tibetan Plateau ideal position for powerful observatory to bridge East-West divide

12th - Higher Ed
The world’s most powerful astronomical observatories are currently almost all located in the Western Hemisphere, but a new study proposes that the Tibetan Plateau in China provides ideal conditions for large telescopes built in the East.
Instructional Video3:26
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Sand Dredging in the Mekong River

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the alarming issue of sand extraction from the Mekong River in Cambodia. The high demand for sand has led to environmental degradation, including the loss of wetlands and collapsing riverbanks. The video highlights...
Instructional Video5:29
5 Minutes English

Buddhism | 5 MINUTES

6th - 11th
With half a billion followers, the world’s fourth largest religion is Buddhism, a faith or philosophy that aims to overcome suffering and achieve a state of inner peace and wisdom called Nirvana. It was founded by the followers of...
Instructional Video5:32
Mediacorp

Deforestation and Rising Sea Levels in Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the importance of the Sunderbans mangrove forests in Bangladesh, which act as a barrier between freshwater sources and the sea. However, deforestation for timber and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of...
Instructional Video8:53
The Viral Fever

Sherpa Communities: Living and Climbing in the Himalayas

12th - Higher Ed
Sherpa Communities part 2/3: This video highlights the remarkable abilities of the Sherpa people, who have evolved to thrive in the inhospitable terrain of the Himalayas. From their outstanding climbing ability to their aptitude for...
Instructional Video5:30
Mediacorp

The Shift to Renewables in Developing Economies

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the challenges faced by developing economies, particularly Bangladesh, in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It showcases the environmental pollution caused by reliance on fossil fuels and the...
Instructional Video4:37
Curated OER

Himalaya: First View of Everest

7th - 12th
Hire a yak and follow this group through Tibet and up Mt. Everest. Visit the highest monastery in the world and hear the chants of the monks that live there.
Instructional Video3:21
Cambridge University

How Sherpas Have Evolved "Superhuman" Energy Efficiency

8th - 12th Standards
Why are Sherpas so uniquely equipped to guide aspiring mountain climbers up Mount Everest? Learn all about the biological ways that Sherpas can survive in a low-oxygen environment with an informative video.
Instructional Video2:07
Curated OER

The Dalai Lama

3rd - 8th
Creighton Preparatory School students describe who the Dalai Lama is through narration, photos, and animation. This is a fabulous video to use as an introduction to your lesson about the Dalai Lama.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Dreams of Tibet

9th - 10th
A companion website to the PBS documentary on Tibet. Looks at Tibet historically and its plight under Chinese domination.