Instructional Video3:07
Curated Video

Top 7 Ways to Conserve Power & Water

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn the top seven ways to conserve water, electricity and gas in this Howcast video featuring Alegre of Green and Greener.
Instructional Video4:54
Curated Video

Water Is Everywhere

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about the many uses of water. She will talk about water treatment plants. Dr. Forrester will also brainstorm with your student how to conserve water.
Instructional Video4:54
Curated Video

Ecosystems

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester defines the term ecosystem and talks about the factors that have a negative effect on them. Dr. Forrester will also discuss measures that can be taken to help preserve our ecosystems.
Instructional Video7:09
Professor Dave Explains

Terrestrial Biomes Part 1: Rainforest, Desert, Grassland, and Shrubland

9th - Higher Ed
There are so many different species on this planet, and they in such incredibly different environments. We can refer to these regions as biomes, and we will want to learn the broad characteristics of each biome. What's the difference...
Instructional Video4:12
Curated Video

Reducing Carbon Footprints

3rd - Higher Ed
Reducing Carbon Footprints
Instructional Video9:16
Curated Video

Plants in Extreme Environments: Adaptations for Survival

Higher Ed
This video is a lecture presentation on plants in extreme environments. The speaker begins by discussing the resources plants need to survive, such as light, water, carbon dioxide, and mineral ions. The process of photosynthesis is...
Instructional Video4:30
Curated Video

Understanding the Role of Kidneys in Maintaining Water and Mineral Balance

Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of the function of the kidneys in the human body. It describes how the kidneys work to maintain the balance of water and mineral ions in the body, and how they remove waste products from the blood through...
Instructional Video22:29
Wonderscape

Social Studies Kids: Water Scarcity

K - 5th
Learn all about the most precious resource on this planet. It's not diamonds, gold or silver; it's water! Viewers will appreciate the staggering amounts of water used daily, the challenges ahead with physical scarcity versus economic...
Instructional Video2:56
Makematic

Take Action for Clean Water and Sanitation (Ages 11 - 17)

K - 8th
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
News Clip1:46
Curated Video

State to test Fair Lawn water today; boil water advisory continues

9th - Higher Ed
The boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice.
News Clip2:22
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Farms around Ottawa struggling as drought conditions persist

9th - Higher Ed
As the region’s dry summer continues, some areas are being asked to conserve water. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority raised the alarm this week about low water levels.
News Clip4:54
Curated Video

Halifax Water calling on customers to conserve water

9th - Higher Ed
Brittany Smith, a spokesperson for the utility, tells Tom Murphy about how the dry conditions are affecting the municipality's watersheds and reservoirs and shares tips on how Haligonians can help
Instructional Video10:22
Curated Video

Yes, Calgary can see a drought and flood in the same season. Here's why.

9th - Higher Ed
Alberta has been grappling with the effects of drought for several years. In Calgary, a cool and wet start to summer has provided short-term relief, but questions about longer-term impacts remain. At the same time, the city monitors its...
News Clip3:51
Curated Video

Out-of-control wildfire in Squamish B.C., continues to grow

9th - Higher Ed
An out-of-control wildfire is threatening communities in the district of Squamish, about 45 kilometres north of Vancouver. The Dryden Creek wildfire prompted the district to declare a state of local emergency Tuesday. Although the fire...
News Clip2:40
Curated Video

Why are plants leaking water when it gets too hot?

9th - Higher Ed
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found that plants are leaking more water than initially thought — a discovery that could change the way scientists model climate change.
News Clip1:36
Curated Video

'Conserve water while we still have it.' Water companies, City of Norwalk urge conservation as drought drags on

9th - Higher Ed
Aquarion says its Eastern Fairfield County water distribution system is currently at 80%, but reservoir levels are dropping because of demand and lack of precipitation.
News Clip1:37
Curated Video

Rockland County officials encourage water conservation amid drought watch

9th - Higher Ed
The county says it is continuing to monitor water levels, adding water usage has been low but conservation is still being encouraged to preserve drinking water and to have enough water for firefighters.
News Clip1:35
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Unusually dry weather raises fire risk; Suffolk Water Authority urges conservation

9th - Higher Ed
Suffolk County Water Authority is facing record demand for water. October marked the highest water usage on record for the authority.
News Clip1:58
Curated Video

NYC drought watch: What does it mean and how long could it last?

9th - Higher Ed
A drought watch is the first level of the three tier Water Action Plan to conserve the city's water supply.
Instructional Video1:31
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Mayor Adams declares drought watch following October's near-record warmth

9th - Higher Ed
Leaders said October was the city's second-longest rainless streak in recorded history, and it is impacting the water.
Instructional Video1:51
Curated Video

DEP issues statewide Drought Watch for New Jersey

9th - Higher Ed
The DEP says in the last three months reservoirs, streamflow and groundwater levels have diminished.
News Clip3:34
Press Association

Sinn Fein object to government plans for water charges for wasteful users

Higher Ed
Sinn Fein’s Eoin O Broin says the governments plans for water charges for “wasteful” properties should be scrapped as they target low income homes and do not rectify the issue of water wastage.