TED-Ed
I'm Batman
When you think about bats, what comes to mind? Vampires? Rabies? After watching this short video you'll have a whole new appreciation for these terribly misunderstood mammals.
TED-Ed
The Nurdles’ Quest for Ocean Domination
Nurdles aren't the cute characters of a new children's cartoon, they are the tiny plastic pellets slowly polluting the world's water supply. Learn all about these little trouble makers with this short video that explores the impacts...
TED-Ed
From the Top of the Food Chain Down: Rewilding Our World
A eloquent narrative and unique animation expound on the megafauna and megaflora that once dominated the planet and helped keep ecosystems in balance. Is there anything that can be done to undo the damage we've done? The speaker proposes...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Changes in Ecosystems
Our scholarly friends head to the lake to go fishing and are unpleasantly surprised by the algae filling the water. They talk about primary and secondary succession as different ways that ecosystems are changed. Show the short video,...
Curated OER
Human Footprint
Americans are some of the greatest consumers. Statistics are given in this introduction to the show "Human Footprint" that airs on National Geographic. Pique your biologists' interest in conservation efforts with this short clip.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Ansel Adams
This companion to the documentary film "Ansel Adams," part of the PBS series "The American Experience," looks at Adams's impact on Americans' perception of the West and on his use of photography in conservation efforts.
Other
The Center on Congress: National Park Service
Video looking at the establishment of the National Park Service during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and its later expansion into perhaps the most successful government initiative ever. [2:56]
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Meet the Scientist: Bill Patterson
The Northern Maine Nature Conservatory's program manager, Bill Patterson, presents a brief overview of the importance of conservation. [0:52]
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Meet the Scientist: Yu Jie
A video clip of scientist Yu Jie. She will explain the importance of restoring forests in China. [1:08]
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Meet the Scientist: Jonathan Hoekstra
One of the leaders of the Nature Conservancy, Jonathan Hoekstra, is featured in this brief science minute. Find out what motivated him to get into conservation. [1:04]
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Meet the Scientist: Sophie Parker
How did Sophie wind up working at the Natural Conservancy? She explains her passion and expertise in this brief video. [1:09]
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Meet the Scientist: Zachary Prusak
An important role at the Florida Nature Conservancy is the fire manager. Meet Zachary Prusak and discover his role in helping the conservancy. [1:28]
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Meet the Scientist: Bill Toomey
Bill talks about his deep-rooted interests in the environment and has made a career out of it. Check out this brief video to find out exactly how he's made a career out of his passion. [1:16]
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Meet the Scientist: Judy Haner
Based in Alabama, Judy Haner describes her role with The Nature Conservancy in a brief video. Find out how she works on several restoration projects along the coastline of the Gulf. [1:25]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shower Estimation
In this adapted ZOOM video segment, cast members calculate how much water they each use during a typical shower. They compare their results to their original predictions.
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: Pitch: Super Sounding Drums
This video segment, adapted from ZOOM, explores sounds made by homemade drums of different sizes, shapes, and materials. [3:41]
PBS
Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Clubhouse Theme: What Is Nature?
See examples and nonexamples of nature and learn they can help take care of the Earth through conservation and recycling. [1:28]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Ecology: Conservation and Restoration Ecology
Hank wraps up by taking a look at the growing fields of conservation biology and restoration ecology: protecting ecosystems and to cleaning up the messes that we've already made. [10:12]
University of California
Conversations With History: Natural Capitalism
An exchange between Harry Kreisler, the host of Conversations with History and Amory Lovins, the Rocky Mountain Institute co-founder, chairman and chief scientist, regarding natural capitalism and the environment. Focusing on the...
Other
Unep: Action Now for Life on Earth
A video of still images that discusses biodiversity and our need to preserve it. [5:09]
Crash Course
Crash Course Kids 36.2: Water Fix
How can we fix water shortages? Shortages are a problem because a resource has been limited, and that can cause competition. [5:28]
NOAA
Noaa: Estuary Education: The Nerrs System Wide Monitoring Program
Learn about the SWMP Program (System Wide Monitoring Program) and see how high-tech underwater equipment helps keep track of conditions in the estuary at all times. [8:25]
NOAA
Noaa: Estuary Education: Drop by Drop to the Sea
Follow rain running off parking lots and roads in central North Carolina on a journey to the estuary hundreds of miles away. Good footage showing runoff from areas of development and beautiful estuary montage at the end. [7:30]