About 10,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers, aided by rudimentary agriculture, moved to semi-permanent villages and never looked back. With further developments came food surpluses, leading to commerce, specialization and, many years later...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the importance of UN Global Goal 6: clean water and sanitation. Key learning points: - Not all people around the world have access to clean, safe water or wastewater treatment. - One in three people live...

The global population is growing rapidly and soon the world could be overpopulated. Life as we know it could become unsustainable. What can we do to avoid this? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. There are over 7.5...

As the Great Depression worsened in the 1930s, thousands of Americans lost their jobs and eventually their homes. Shantytowns dubbed “Hoovervilles” named after unsympathetic President Herbert Hoover, spread across the U.S.

Miss Palomine talks about how lucky she is to live in a community with so many community helpers. She reviews many of the community helpers and tells what they all do to make the community a better place to live.

Will we ever shake hands again?! With the current state of the world, no one can really say. But that got us wondering... why do we shake hands in the first place? Today, Danielle traces the history of the handshake from Babylonia and...

In which John discusses cholera, its many causes, and why we aren't hearing much about the cholera epidemic in Yemen, the worst outbreak of the disease since at least 1949.

Many, many studies conclude that investing in public health is more effective than continually increasing spending on expensive treatments. So why doesn't the US spend more on public health?

Lesson on Typhoid Fever: Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Other Important Considerations

How did the Romans proactively combat the spread of disease? How advanced were the Romans living on the frontier?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 4

What was the other purpose of the wall? In the end, what happened to it?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 5

It was the most destructive conflict in US history – but the American Civil War also saw the emergence of new technologies and innovations born from a will to win.

In this video, we explore the history and mechanics of the modern toilet. From ancient latrines to early sewage systems, we learn about the evolution of sanitation practices. We'll explains how a modern toilet works, with its porcelain...

What was life like in the fort? What was the process like to take a bath?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 3

The COVID-19 pandemic made people rethink their cleaning routines and increased demand for deep cleaning services. Meet some innovators who think that the future of effective and efficient sanitation may be robots!

Pandemic...

A dishwasher is a time-saving machine that cleans dishware and cutlery using hot water and cleaning agents. It eliminates the need for manual scrubbing, making it easier for people to clean up after meals. With various features like...

The COVID-19 pandemic caused people to think more about how germs spread across surfaces and how we clean those surfaces. Let's investigate which areas carry the most germs and some creative methods of sanitizing.

Pandemic Changes...

Rubbing alcohol, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is a common topical sanitizer. It's used to clean surfaces and wounds, among other things. Explore the chemical properties of rubbing alcohol.

What were the characteristics of the wall? What else was created along the wall? How was the wall patrolled?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 2

What was the cause of the wall to be built? Why is the wall special to the Scottish?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 1

Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Over 100,000 people die from cholera. Each year. And yet with treatment, at least 99% would survive. So what is cholera, and why are people still dying from it if it can be treated?

Short animation explaining UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for teenage students

At its annual “Snow and Tell” event Monday, DSNY gave reporters a behind-the-scenes look at how the department gears up for snow season.