Curated Video
Overpopulation
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...
Curated Video
Hoovervilles: Shantytowns of the Great Depression
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.
Curated Video
Making a Community Go Round
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.
PBS
Why Do We Shake Hands?
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...
Vlogbrothers
The Causes of Cholera
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.
Healthcare Triage
Why Don't We Invest More in Public Health?
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?
JJ Medicine
Typhoid Fever: Pathogenesis (vectors, bacteria), Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Vaccine
Lesson on Typhoid Fever: Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Other Important Considerations
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: Sending letters and combating disease
How did the Romans proactively combat the spread of disease? How advanced were the Romans living on the frontier? Hadrians Wall, Part 4
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The end of the wall
What was the other purpose of the wall? In the end, what happened to it? Hadrians Wall, Part 5
Curated Video
Civil War Innovation & Technology
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.
Curated Video
The Evolution and Function of Modern Toilets
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...
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: Modern day comforts
What was life like in the fort? What was the process like to take a bath? Hadrians Wall, Part 3
Mediacorp
The Rise of Cleaning Robots: Battling COVID-19 with the XD Bot
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 Innovations...
Curated Video
Dishwashers: A Time-Saving Kitchen Appliance
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...
Mediacorp
The Importance of Surface Hygiene: Unseen Dangers and Effective Solutions
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 part 3/6
Curated Video
Rubbing Alcohol: Properties, Uses, and Hazards
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.
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The walls characteristics
What were the characteristics of the wall? What else was created along the wall? How was the wall patrolled? Hadrians Wall, Part 2
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The birth of the wall
What was the cause of the wall to be built? Why is the wall special to the Scottish? Hadrians Wall, Part 1
Makematic
Take Action for Clean Water and Sanitation (Ages 11 - 17)
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
FuseSchool
Cholera
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?
Makematic
UN Global Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation (Ages 11 - 17)
Short animation explaining UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for teenage students
Press Association
Taoiseach responds after asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents
Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris responds after asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents.
Approximately 450 migrants were relocated to State-provided shelter during the early-morning actions.
Bloomberg
India's Prime Minister Starts Cleanliness Drive
Oct. 3 ""Bloomberg's Rosalind Chin reports on India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new ""Clean India"" campaign that aims to make India a cleaner place by emphasizing sanitation and health. She speaks to Angie Lau on ""First Up.""...
Curated Video
Matt Damon Advocates for Global Water Access
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington - 20 April 20171. Wide of World Bank meeting2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jim Kim, World Bank President: "The UN's recognized that access to clean water is a human...