Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems

6th - 12th
What happens when non-living factors in an ecosystem are altered, such as rainfall or air quality? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem is a living system interacting with its physical habitat. Changes in biotic and...
Instructional Video3:31
Mediacorp

Exploring the Waterways and Cultural History of Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video provides a brief overview of Bangladesh, highlighting its unique geographical features. It also explores the historical significance of the rivers in Bangladesh, the fertile soil for agriculture, and the cultural diversity...
Instructional Video2:40
Mediacorp

Battle Against Monsoon Floods in Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video provides a glimpse into the devastating floods that hit Bangladesh in July 2020. It highlights the widespread impact on homes, lives lost, and the challenges faced by communities living in flood-prone areas. The video sheds...
Instructional Video3:03
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Negative Effect of Dams on the Mekong River

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the growing demand for power in the developing world, particularly in Asia, and the reliance on hydropower as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, it also explores the negative consequences of hydropower...
Podcast59:10
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: Perseverance

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Luther Beegle, Deputy Division Manager for Science at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, takes us through the history of previous landers we have sent to Mars and highlights Perseverance, the most sophisticated rover NASA has ever sent to...
Instructional Video6:08
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Solar Power to the Rescue

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the efforts of Okra Solar, a social enterprise backed by the Cambodian Government, to provide clean and affordable energy to off-grid communities in Cambodia. This sustainable approach showcases the potential for...
Instructional Video5:44
Mediacorp

Water Scarcity in Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the water scarcity crisis in Bangladesh, particularly affecting the women who bear the burden of fetching water for their households. It sheds light on the challenges faced by families in accessing clean drinking...
Instructional Video3:59
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Protecting Cambodia's Fish, Forests, and Wildlife

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the challenges faced by Cambodia, where droughts and the construction of new dams are threatening the country's reliance on fish as a vital source of protein. It also discusses the negative impact of deforestation...
Instructional Video5:59
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Characteristics of the Mekong River

12th - Higher Ed
This video explores the significance of the Mekong River, Asia's most important waterway, and its role in sustaining communities across multiple countries. However, the video also raises concerns about the rapid development and...
Instructional Video5:45
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: The Importance of Tonle Sap Lake

12th - Higher Ed
The video explores the importance of the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia, highlighting its role as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. However, the video also discusses the challenges faced by the lake due to...
Instructional Video7:10
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Cambodia's Dam Project and the Fight for Survival

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the impact of Cambodia's Lower Se San 2 Dam on local communities. It explores the displacement of villagers, the loss of livelihoods, and the challenges faced by those who chose to resettle or rebuild their lives...
Instructional Video3:45
Mediacorp

The Past, Present, and Future of Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the critical issue of dying rivers in Bangladesh due to changing weather patterns and relentless development. It highlights the declaration by the Bangladesh Supreme Court that all rivers are living entities and...
Instructional Video4:57
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: The Impact on Cambodia's Flooding Crisis

12th - Higher Ed
This video explains that Cambodia is experiencing severe flooding due to persistent rains and the Mekong River overflowing. Thousands of people have been affected or displaced, and agricultural lands have been inundated. This video...
Instructional Video5:02
Mediacorp

Dhaka's Journey from Citadels to Megacity

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the history and modernization of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It explores the city's growth, the construction of the Kaptai Hydropower Dam, and the challenges faced by its residents, including population...
Instructional Video5:30
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: The Cost of Progress

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the development and potential loss of a 1500-hectare wetland in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The wetland serves as a natural store for rain and wastewater, as well as a crucial resource for farming and fishing for the...
Podcast45:54
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: Mars Perseverance Landing

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Chloe Sackier, entry, descent, and landing communications systems engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, illustrates the shortest and most intense phase of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission. HWHAP Episode 182
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Traveling Through Jakarta

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Let's explore Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta boasts a thriving shopping scene with numerous malls, offering not just retail therapy but also a wide range of entertainment options. The city is also a hub for government,...
Instructional Video3:56
Mediacorp

Water Conservation in Textile Mills

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the water-intensive nature of textile mills globally, particularly in Bangladesh. It discusses the significant amount of water consumed by these mills and the resulting pollution of the Ganges river. It also...
Instructional Video3:36
Food Farmer Earth

Counting Copper River Sockeye Salmon at Childs Glacier

12th - Higher Ed
As Elliot Johnson of Alaska Department of Fish and Game explains in the video, the Childs Glacier monitoring station is responsible for counting the returning salmon as they complete their ocean migration back to their native spawning...
Instructional Video4:01
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The Floating Farms of Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the story of a floating farmer in Bangladesh who has adapted to the challenges of climate change by growing food on water. The floating farms not only provide food security but also contribute to agricultural...
Instructional Video5:57
Mediacorp

Hydropower Showdown on the Brahmaputra River

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the positive impact of man-made interventions on the Brahmaputra River, particularly the construction of dams by India and China. The video also highlights the consequences of these changes, such as floods, erosion,...
Instructional Video3:26
Mediacorp

Trouble on the Mekong: Sand Dredging in the Mekong River

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the alarming issue of sand extraction from the Mekong River in Cambodia. The high demand for sand has led to environmental degradation, including the loss of wetlands and collapsing riverbanks. The video highlights...
Instructional Video5:32
Mediacorp

Deforestation and Rising Sea Levels in Bangladesh

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the importance of the Sunderbans mangrove forests in Bangladesh, which act as a barrier between freshwater sources and the sea. However, deforestation for timber and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of...
Instructional Video5:30
Mediacorp

The Shift to Renewables in Developing Economies

12th - Higher Ed
This video highlights the challenges faced by developing economies, particularly Bangladesh, in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It showcases the environmental pollution caused by reliance on fossil fuels and the...