Crash Course
What is Physical Geography Crash Course Geography
Traditionally, geography is studied as two interconnected parts: physical geography and human geography. For the first half of this series, we will be focusing on physical geography, which is all about recognizing the characteristics of...
Crash Course
What is Geography Crash Course Geography
So, what is geography? In our first episode of Crash Course Geography, we will endeavor to answer this seemingly simple question with the help of a similarly simple factoid: that the US imports more than 3 billion pounds of bananas from...
Crash Course
The Gravity of the Situation
In today's episode, Phil looks at how gravity plays out across the universe.
Crash Course Kids
What On Earth
We've already talked about how the Earth is divided into four spheres (The Hydrosphere, the Biosphere, the Geosphere, and the Atmosphere). But, how do these different sphere interact with each other? In this episode of Crash Course Kids,...
Crash Course Kids
Landforms, Hey!
If you look out your window, you'll probably notice a bunch of things; houses, streets... hopefully a tree. But beyond that you'll see things like mountains, rivers, volcanoes... well, hopefully not a volcano. These are landforms and...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Igneous Rocks
This video explores five fun facts about Igneous Rocks.
Curated Video
Thermal Equilibrium and the Impact of Greenhouse Gases on Earth's Temperature
The video is a lecture on thermal equilibrium and infrared radiation. The lecturer discusses how a body can remain at constant temperature, the relationship between temperature and radiation emitted by a body, and how the temperature of...
Physics Girl
Rotation and Torque - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Lesson 14 (Rotation and Torque) of Dianna's Intro Physics Class on Physics Girl. Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! Exercises in this...
Mazz Media
Weather
This live-action video program is about weather. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
Visual Learning Systems
Water: Freshwater
Characteristics of various ocean zones, including variations in ocean temperature, salinity, and depth are discussed. The different groups of marine life and adaptations of plants and animals are highlighted. Estuaries and various...
Visual Learning Systems
Geology of North America: the North American Plate
North America's geology and topography is a fascinating and beautiful story. This video captures footage from throughout the continent to tell this captivating story. Major geological events such as the formation of the Appalachian and...
Curated Video
Understanding the Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
This video explains the greenhouse effect, which is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface with the help of greenhouse gases. The video also explores the correlation between increased carbon dioxide levels and global warming,...
msvgo
Atmospheric pollution
This nugget explains pollution of the layers surrounding the earth, air pollutants, global warming and green house effect, acid rain, ozone hole, photochemical smog.
NASA
Gravity Assist: Asteroid Hunting with Lindley Johnson
NASA has been on the lookout for any asteroid that could cause our planet harm and, in the thousands of objects found, determined that none poses a threat to Earth.
Physics Girl
Gravity and Orbital Mechanics - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Lesson 8 (Gravitation and Orbits) of Dianna's Intro Physics Class on Physics Girl. Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! Exercises in this...
Science360
Flip phones save the world - Scientists & Engineers on Sofas (and other furnishings)
EcoATM founder Mark Bowles talks about the high-tech tools needed to turn flip phones and old electronics into a successful commercial enterprise that helps save the environment. Sarah Bates from the NSF sat down with Mark to discuss...
Next Animation Studio
Origin stories of Earth and Mars involved massive collisions, not the slow buildup of pebbles
Earth and Mars were likely generated by regular collisions between giant Moon-to-Mars-size rocks, rather than tiny pebbles clumping together.
Visual Learning Systems
Life Through Time: Earth's Changing Surface
This fascinating program takes students on a journey through time as the history of life on Earth is explored. From the dawn of life to the existence of advanced vertebrate animals, each of the major periods of life are investigated....
Visual Learning Systems
Plate Tectonics in Action Review
This video summarizes the topics covered in the Plate Tectonics in Action series. The video explores the movements of the Earth and discusses the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics. The three major types of plate...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Theory of Plate Tectonics
The video discusses the position of North America 250 million years ago and how it has changed over time. The video then introduces the theory of plate tectonics and explains how the movement of these plates has shaped Earth's surface...
FuseSchool
Structure Of The Earth & Its Different Layers
Structure Of The Earth & Its Different Layers | Environmental Chemistry | Chemistry | FuseSchool Learn the basics about Structure of the Earth and the composition its different layers. How was the Earth created? What elements is it made...
Curated Video
The Impact of Global Warming on Ecosystems and Biodiversity
The video is a lecture presentation on global warming, its causes, and its potential effects on ecosystems and biodiversity. The speaker discusses the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, and their impact on the Earth's temperature. The...
Science360
When Nature Strikes - Landslides
Landslides occur when material like debris, rock, and soil become dislodged from the earth and slide downward at speeds that can approach 100 miles per hour. David Montgomery at the University of Washington studies past and present...
Mazz Media
Volcanism
This live-action video program is about the word volcanism. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word volcanism through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...