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Caves
This brief video introduces the viewer to the different types of caves on our planet.
Curated Video
Coastal Landforms
Coastal erosion produces beautiful beaches and some rather unusual land formations, from spits to stacks, mud flats to salt marshes. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cliffs are formed when destructive waves attack the bottom of...
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How Do Caves Form?
A look at caves of all shapes and sizes: how do they form? And what creates the strange stalactite and stalagmite structures that can be found inside? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Caves are natural underground holes carved...
Curated Video
How does sound travel? – Odd one out
Four different locations are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Sound - How does sound travel? A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Curated Video
Thailand soccer team Tham Luang cave rescue
Learn about a current event, the rescue of the soccer team in the Tham Luang Thailand caves; and the brave divers who gave their all to bring the boys to safety.
Curated Video
Neuschwanstein Castle and King Ludwig for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the creative ruler, King Ludwig, who with his wild imagination designed Neuschwanstein Castle in present-day Germany.
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Mark Twain For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about one of the great American authors, Mark Twain.
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History of Mammoth Cave for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn more about the history of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. From its geological formation to its use by Native Americans and later tours which were given by intrepid explorers of the caves.
Wonderscape
Lascaux: Discovering the Ancient Cave of Wonders
Explore the remarkable cave paintings of Lascaux, discovered by four teenage boys in 1940. These 20,000-year-old Paleolithic artworks reveal the artistic skill of early humans and offer a glimpse into their lives and beliefs. Learn about...
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Holy Bat Swarm! It’s Halloween! Part 3
Video 7 of the Echolocation Unit. Time is running out, and JP is mere moments away from activating the bat blaster beam. This ill negatively affect the bats’ ability to echolocate, and they’ll be trapped inside the bat cave forever!!...
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Holy Bat Swarm! It’s Halloween! Part 2
Video 4 of the Echolocation Unit. Pa Fossil outlines the mission details for our dynamic duo. Bonehead and T-Bone must sneak down into the bat cave, and stop JP from activating his evil bat blaster beam, so that the bats in the cave can...
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Discover Echolocation: Bats’ Adaptation to Navigate the Dark
Video 3 of the Echolocation Unit. Here, students will dive deep into how echolocation works. The segment explains how bats send out high-pitched sounds, listen for the returning echoes, and use their brains to create a mental map of...
Wonderscape
Debunking Misconceptions About Neanderthals
Explore the fascinating world of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, and debunk common misconceptions surrounding their intelligence and behavior. Learn about the origins of the Neanderthal species, their coexistence with...
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Cro-Magnon Society: Social Dynamics and Artistic Expressions
Explore the social and cultural aspects of Cro-Magnon life. This segment reveals their egalitarian society, devoid of war and rich in communal cooperation. Discover their artistic side through cave paintings and understand the spiritual...
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Rediscovering Cro-Magnon: Daily Life and Ingenious Adaptations
This segment explores the surprisingly sophisticated daily life of Cro-Magnon humans, debunking the myth of the primitive caveman. Learn how they crafted comfortable clothing from leather and fur, adapted to harsh climates, and developed...
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Verdant Wonders: Exploring the Kakouetta Gorge and La Verna Cave
Delve into the lush Kakouetta Gorge in the French Pyrenees, where towering cliffs and dense vegetation create a tropical-like environment. This video explores the geological forces shaping this landscape and ventures into the vast La...
Great Big Story
Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Jeita Grotto
Discover the stunning Jeita Grotto, Lebanon's hidden gem, and the Spéléo Club's ongoing exploration.
Curated Video
Landforms of the United States
Dr. Forrester explains the variety of landforms throughout the United States.
Great Big Story
Ningwu's Eternal Winter, The Ice Caves of Shanxi
Journey into the heart of Ningwu ice caves in Shanxi, where ancient ice formations defy summer heat, preserved all year round.
Curated Video
How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
PBS
Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster
Originating in the stories and beliefs of the southeastern Indigenous peoples of Australia, accounts of the bunyip are widely varied. This episode uses Aboriginal stories, historical records, and fossils to explore the bunyip legend, and...
PBS
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about the role paleontology has played in creating monsters. Join Dr. Zarka and special guests Kallie Moore and Blake de...