National Parks Service
Yosemite Nature Notes 9: Frazil Ice
Summertime visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dramatic natural events that occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - Mountain Goats (Accessible Version)
Two mountain goat kids play "king of the mountain" high above Logan Creek, just off the Going-to-the-Sun Road (audio description). CREDIT: Glacier National Park
Science360
Life On The Ice
Life on the ice is extremely different from life around your own home town. Scientists work long days often without taking time for a break. When the research teams have time for rest and relaxation, they have to come up with creative...
Science ABC
Where Does Snow Come From?
Technically speaking, the snow falling on mountains and other cold regions is just frozen water. It is formed of tiny crystals of frozen water and looks a bit like small pieces of cotton. A snowflake is an ice crystal, or an amalgamation...
ZooMoo
Animal Alphabet: J is for Japanese Crane
Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...
ZooMoo
Animal Alphabet: K is for Kea
Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - Oberlin Bend
Mountain Goats are the symbol of Glacier National Park, and are a common site on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. There is almost no better place to see them than at Oberlin Bend. Watch the video to learn more about the overlook and these...
National Parks Service
Episode 9: Frazil Ice
Summertime visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dramatic natural events that occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
How Snow Is Made
The phrase “no two snowflakes are alike” is actually scientifically accurate. Snow forms high in the atmosphere, and despite its uniform appearance, each snowflake is different based upon where and how it was formed. Although snowflakes...
Science360
How Will Climate Change Affect It? - The Water Cycle
How will climate change affect the water cycle?
NASA
NASA's Curious Universe: Field Notes: Grand Mesa, Colorado
Snowmobile rides. Deep-sea dives. Forest treks. NASA experts travel to some amazing environments, from the very hot to the very cold, to learn more about our planet. Jessica Merzdorf, Earth science writer, recaps a February field...
Learning Mole
Mystery of The Parcel in the Snow
This Lucas Detective video lesson is the Mystery of the Parcel in the Snow.Students will enjoy joining Lucas in this animated video as they discover STEM subjects and work to unveil the mystery.
National Parks Service
Yellowstone National Park - Watersheds
Distance learning video about watersheds.
ZooMoo
Animal Alphabet: B is for Bactrian Camel
Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...
Curated Video
Exploring the Beauty of Spring
This video provides a concise overview of the spring season, explaining its characteristics, such as the changing weather, longer days, and the blooming of flowers. It also mentions the potential for unstable weather and natural...
nxBEATS
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Sing, dance and repeat! Enjoy this nxBEATS remix of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," a classic children's nursery rhyme! Lyrics: Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb, Mary had a little lamb her fleece was white as snow. Everywhere...
Brave Wilderness
Can Coyote Outfox a Fox?!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote and Mario are in Colorado at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and they pal around with TWO adorably feisty foxes, Rhett and Scarlett!
NASA
On a Mission: Season 3, Episode 5: Frozen in Time
Bundle up! We’ll be diving into ice-covered waters with an upside-down robot, and exploring Greenland’s massive ice sheet with oceanographer Josh Willis.
Curated Video
Winter: The Coldest Season Explained
Winter, that cold, dark time of year in places far from the equator. Learn how the tilt of the Earth's axis affects the amount of sunlight different regions receive, leading to colder temperatures in winter. The video also touches on how...
SWPictures
Improving Healthcare Access in Remote Lesotho Villages
This video showcases the challenges faced by healthcare workers in Lesotho, a remote mountainous region where most people rely on walking as their primary mode of transportation. The story follows a nurse who travels by motorbike to...
Earth Rangers
Bears and Hibernation
A variety of adaptations help animals survive the winter, when temperatures drop and food is scarce. Some migrate, some change how they eat and find ways to stay warm, and some hibernate, essentially going to sleep for many months....
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - The Science of Skis
In skiing events like the downhill, slalom or ski jump it's often the skis that are bound to an athlete's feet--and the materials used to make them--that give these athletes an edge over the competition. U.S. Ski Team members Julia...
Curated Video
Using Line Plots to Predict Snow Days
In this video, a teacher demonstrates how to create a line plot using a data set of fractional measurements and emphasize the importance of accuracy and spacing when creating the plot. By analyzing last year's snowfall data organized on...