Great Big Story
Preserving the Ocracoke Brogue, a fading dialect on a North Carolina island
Discover the unique Ocracoke Brogue, a rare dialect from North Carolina's barrier island, threatened by modern influences and dwindling native speakers.
Science Buddies
Crayon Leaf Rubbing
Simulate dust contamination in a clean room using crayon leaf rubbings and some sand in this fun science project.
Curated Video
Namibia's Eco-Friendly Desert Lodges
Nestled in Namibia's NamibRand Nature Reserve, a vast 90,000-hectare expanse of red sand, eco-designed lodges have been constructed with minimal environmental impact. Built on wooden stilts and powered by renewable energy, these lodges...
Curated Video
How to Make a Sand Art Box with a Magnet
I want to show you another way to use an empty chocolate box. This time I've made a sand art box for Alex to draw with a steel ball and a magnet. Two layers of coloured sand and a bit of glitter made the process a bit more exciting for...
Curated Video
The Many Gods of Yoruba Lore
In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds...
Curated Video
Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk
"Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk" demonstrates how to blend the consonant digraphs ng, nd, and nk with short vowel sounds.
Great Big Story
Skiing the Sands of Time, Emma Dahlström and Jesper Tjäder's Peruvian Adventure
Join professional free-skiers Emma Dahlström and Jesper Tjäder as they conquer Cerro Blanco, the world's tallest sand dune, in an exhilarating skiing expedition.
Great Big Story
Jim Denevan, Master of the Ephemeral Sands
Explore the transient art of Jim Denevan, who draws stunning, impermanent artworks on beaches around the world.
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met…..a Pan
Henry meets a gold panning pan next to a creek. Pan would love to find gold but lately all he has found is “sand, sand, sand” Just once he would love to “hit pay dirt” and find some gold! Henry becomes a Prospector and sets off to find...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met….a Surfboard
Henry meets a surfboard stuck upright in the sand at the beach. Surfboard has always wanted to surf the “Super Duper Giant Wave of Doom” which no-one has ever surfed before but his surfer has had to run home and change his clothes...
Curated Video
Exploring the Extremes of Outer Space: Records and Facts
Explore the extreme records of outer space in this fascinating video, delving into mind-boggling facts about the cost of launching cargo into space, the scorching temperatures of Venus, the long-lasting footprints on the Moon, the...
Curated Video
Pioneers of Flight: The Legacy of the Wright Brothers
This video explores the pioneering achievements of the Wright brothers in making the first powered flight in 1903. Through meticulous experimentation and innovation, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully demonstrated the principles of...
Curated Video
Examining the Rate-Determining Step Chemical Barrier
Rate Determining Step, definition, calculation in Hydrogen peroxide. Reaction Mechanism & Rate Determining Step part 2
Brave Wilderness
SPIKED by Sharpest Lizard on Earth! (Thorny Devil)
On this adventure I’m in Western Australia tracking down the sharpest lizard in the world! Covered from head to tail with spikes as sharp as a rose thorn. I’m going to put it to the test and see if it’s sharp enough to draw blood!
Brave Wilderness
BITTEN by 3 TOXIC Worms! (Which is Worst?)
Bloodworms are back, and they brought some slimy friends... the clam worm and the sand worm! Now the question is, which of these squirmy wormies boasts the fiercest bite? Let's find out!
Wonderscape
Ancient Egyptian Mummification: The Art of Preserving the Dead
Learn about the ancient Egyptian process of mummification. Explore how embalmers prepared royal bodies for the afterlife, from removing organs to wrapping them in linen. Understand the beliefs behind these practices and the mysterious...
Wonderscape
DDT Pollution: History, Consequences, and Ongoing Challenges
Learn about the discovery and usage of DDT as an insecticide, its toxic nature, and the environmental impact it had. Discover how DDT contamination persists in our oceans, its connection to industrial practices, and the current efforts...
Wonderscape
Understanding Snake Life Cycles: From Birth to Adulthood
This video covers the life cycle of snakes, detailing how they are born, either through laying eggs or live birth, and their survival challenges as snakelets. It explains their growth, frequent skin shedding, and dietary habits as...
Curated Video
Life in the Desert: Harsh Conditions and Survival Strategies
This video explores the fascinating world of deserts, highlighting their locations and the challenges of living in such harsh environments. From sand dunes shaped by wind to the resilient animals like camels that call deserts home,...
Curated Video
The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of Flight
The Wright brothers, two bicycle repairmen from Ohio, made history by achieving the first powered flight in 1903 on a windy dune in North Carolina. Their groundbreaking invention of the airplane revolutionized travel and paved the way...
Curated Video
The Sand People: From Ancient Knowledge to Exploitation
This video highlights the ancient culture of the Sand People in southern Africa, who possess extensive knowledge of the Kalahari desert and its plant life. Their expertise in identifying over 300 plant species, including the...
Curated Video
Reviving the UK's Canal System: A New Freight Initiative
The UK's canal system is making a comeback as a new freight initiative aims to transport sand and gravel along the Grand Union Canal. This project could save thousands of truck movements on roads in West London, reducing congestion and...
Curated Video
Discovery of Preserved 17th Century Merchant Ship Provides New Insights into European Life
Maritime researchers have recently discovered the well-preserved wreck of a 17th century merchant ship off the coast of Belgium. This exciting find is providing valuable insights into European life from that era. The team has already...