With global food need increasing, but less new agricultural land available, progressive agricultural methods are needed to feed the world. See some of those methods in action in Brazil. Human Geography - A Changing World - In the last...

Discover the challenges faced by the people that live in the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia.
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Check out the various forms of weather, what causes it, and how it affects our lives.
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Find out why the ancient Egyptian Empire owed its success to to the River Nile.
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Find out how a combine harvester separates grains from chaff using sieves.
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Learn about George Washington's years at his plantation and estate in Virginia called Mount Vernon.

Step back in time to explore the origins of civilization in this captivating history episode, as we delve into the first cities of the ancient world. From the bustling streets of Mesopotamia to the meticulously planned grid layout of...

Learn about the Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner, her childhood in Kenya, and her efforts to lessen suffering and protect the environment in Africa.

Video 6 of the Echolocation Unit. In this final segment, students will discover how farmers are using precision farming to adapt to the challenges of climate change. Using an analogy of doing homework with different tools for different...

Follow George Washington Carver’s inspiring path as he pursues his dream of higher education despite obstacles. From his early schooling to his studies at Simpson College and Iowa State University, this video highlights his...

Jump into 'Pesticides' to learn about the chemicals that keep bugs away from our crops! It's a quick peek into how we protect our food, explained in a way that's easy for kids to understand.

Discover practical solutions to combat water scarcity, ranging from agricultural practices and industrial innovations to individual lifestyle changes. Learn how farmers can conserve water through better irrigation methods, how...

At the end of the 14th century, Tamerlane the Great led Mongol forces into India, attacking Delhi and leaving devastation in his wake. However, Tamerlane's interest in India was short-lived, as he withdrew after plundering the region,...

This video discusses the use of plant material for biofuel production as a way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. It highlights the importance of finding alternative plant sources that do not compete with food crops...

This video explores the deep connection between Indigenous farming practices, spirituality, and survival. It highlights the importance of traditional farming methods in maintaining cultural identity, combating substance abuse issues,...

This segment highlights the historical and cultural significance of agroforestry in Hawaii. It discusses the traditional practices of the Hawaiian people, the detrimental impact of monocrop agriculture imposed by colonizers, and the...

So far in our adventures on climate change and health, we’ve covered the critical issue of how our water supply is impacted by a warming planet, and that is a perfect segue into something equally important: The impact of climate change...

This video is answering the question of why should we use natural pesticides.

This video is answering the question of why should farmers be careful with water usage.

This video is answering the question of why is soil important to the environment.

This video is answering the question of why do farmers grow different crops.

This video is answering the question of why are bees important to farmers.

Dr. Forrester describes how immigrants from all over the world came to America to make up what is now a melting pot of American people. She describes why many of the immigrants came and what they found when they immigrated to the New World.

Dr. Forrester compares the difficult lives of pioneer families in the 1800s to the lives we live in modern times.