Rock 'N Learn
Earth Science for Kids - Solar System, Weather, Fossils, Volcanoes & More
Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about the Solar System, weather and the water cycle, types of...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Natural Resources
In this video, the concept of natural resources is explained, highlighting the importance of understanding their types and how they are used in our daily lives. This video is part of the 8-part series, Environmental Problems and Solutions.
Curated Video
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Microsoft founder Bill Gates encourages the use of creative economic solutions to help the world's poor
HEADLINE: Bill Gates: World's poor need creative solutions
CAPTION: At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Microsoft founder Bill Gates encourages the use of creative economic solutions to help the world's poor. (Jan 24)
Bloomberg
Chile's Green Hydrogen Push Will Be Huge, Minister Says
Chilean Energy Minister Juan Carlos Jobet discusses the government's climate policy. Jobet is visiting Seoul to participate in a forum of renewable energy and collaboration opportunities between South Korea and the Pacific Alliance....
American Chemical Society
Can Plastic Be Composted?
Some plastics market as green, but are they really? Turns out, the question is a complicated one. A video lesson describes how these new plastics may have some decomposing properties but need a little boost from industry. The lesson...
Bozeman Science
ESS3A - Natural Resources
Explore the natural resources on earth in relation to the specific Next Generation Standard. Understanding these resources are not evenly distributed in all locations helps gain a perspective of their uses. Nonrenewable...
Fuse School
Green Chemistry - Principle 9
Plant power! Soy beans are now a common food product in many forms, but what else can they do? Learners observe as the narrator introduces soy beans as an earth-friendly alternative to oil for ink production in part nine of a...
Fuse School
Synthetic Polymers
The use of biodegradable polymers revolutionized many branches of medicine. The video explains what synthetic polymers are and why they are important. Through numerous examples of real-life applications, scholars learn their importance...
Fuse School
Coal, Oil and Gas Hydrocarbons
Where do the hydrocarbons we use for energy come from? Science scholars learn the origins of our fossil fuels in a short video. The animated video includes information on how fossil fuels formed, their uses, and how a number of useful...
Crash Course
Environmental Econ
How does the economy affect the environment—and vice versa? A video from Crash Course Economics discusses the ways supply and demand for products made with non-renewable resources can result in the Tragedy of the Commons, or even in the...
University of California
Could Poop Power Our Cars?
Have you ever considered that your poop might be the key to saving the planet? The video discusses how human and animal waste is an issue. Then the scientist explains how researchers are using one problem to solve another. Maybe...
Crash Course Kids
Resources: Welcome to the Neighborhood
How do humans get what they need to survive? Through Earth's resources, of course! This is the focus of a video that explains what resources are and how we use them.
Curated OER
Renewable Resources in New York (Part 1)
Part one of a two-part series on renewable resources being utilized in New York is here for you. This first part focuses on the wind power farms that are popping up all across the state. There are many more than you might imagine. The...
Curated OER
Renewable Resources in New York (Part 2)
Part two of a two-part series on renewable resources being utilized in New York is here for your viewing. This part focuses on the photovoltaic solar power systems that are popping up all across the state. The host also visits the home...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Making Recycled Paper
In this adapted ZOOM video segment, cast members get hands-on in the recycling process by using old newspapers to make new paper.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Designing Future Cities: Alternative Energy
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, visit a class as they design a city of the future that will use solar, wind, and water power to fuel its economy. [2:12]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Renewable Energy
Paul Andersen discusses the technology, advantages and disadvantages of six sources of renewable energy; biomass, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal wind, and hydrogen. He also explains how changes in the storage and flow of energy in our...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Green Revolution
A10-part video series about renewable energy resources.
The Atlantic Monthly Group
The Atlantic: How Much Energy Does the u.s. Use?
Do you know the massive amount of energy the U.S. consumes? This video will explore our dependence on oil versus our dependence on renewable resources. [1:59]
Curated Video
You Tube: Science Video for Kids: Natural Resources of the Earth
Natural resources are found all over Earth like sunlight, air, water, rocks, soil, plants, and animals. There are two types of natural resources - renewable and nonrenewable resources. Let's learn more about natural resources and how...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Never Ending Supply
Do you know the properties of a renewable energy source? This video discusses renewable energy and why they might be the answer to a sustainable future. [2:44]
HipHughes History
You Tube: Conservation of Natural Resources
This video provides information about the conservation of natural resources.