SciShow
The Equator Is a Bad Place for These Rocket Launches
Some satellites orbit in the same direction the planet rotates, which means they get a boost for their launch, but most have orbits where that isn’t ideal, and that creates some challenges for engineers.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The science of skin color - Angela Koine Flynn
When ultraviolet sunlight hits our skin, it affects each of us differently. Depending on skin color, it'll take only minutes of exposure to turn one person beetroot-pink, while another requires hours to experience the slightest change....
MinutePhysics
TOP 10 REASONS Why We Know the Earth is Round
TOP 10 REASONS Why We Know the Earth is Round
SciShow
Coriolis Effect: IDTIMWYTIM
Does your toilet water drain differently than in the other hemisphere? Is it because of the Coriolis effect? Hank has some things to clarify about these questions, and more in this edition of I Don't Think It Means What You Think It Means.
SciShow
The Truth About Biodegradable Plastic
This week, the truth about “biodegradable plastic,” and new insights into how global warming might eventually make winters colder.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors...
Be Smart
What is Wind?
Wind is everywhere. The air is constantly moving, sometimes gently, sometimes violently. Why? Pressure, temperature and rotation come together to make wind. Here's how.
SciShow
Did We Find Longitude Thanks To A...Clock?
The equator is a clear and accurate line around Earth that makes measuring latitude a precise science, but when it came to figuring out how to do that with longitude, British sailors were at a loss. Until they devised a competition.
Be Smart
The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food
People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!
SciShow
Why Space Over South America is Deadly for Satellites
There's a region of Earth's atmosphere known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, and it’s one of the most dangerous near-Earth areas of space, both for satellites and humans.
SciShow
Why Are There So Many Species Near the Equator?
Tropical rainforests are known for being super biologically diverse _ they're full of different species, from colorful birds and insects to plants and fungi. We haven't even come close to cataloguing everything that's there.
Crash Course Kids
Current Events
What are air currents? Air currents are like rivers of wind caused by areas of high and low pressure.The air above the land is warmer and less dense, so it rises. The air over the water is cooler and heavier. The cool air rushes in...
Crash Course Kids
Constellation Location
Let's say you're looking for a specific constellation in the sky, but can't find it? That could be because you're on the wrong part of the planet to see it. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about how the Earth's...
TED-Ed
Why every world map is wrong | Kayla Wolf
Fourteen Greenlands could fit in Africa— but you wouldn't guess it from most maps of the world. The fact is, every world map humans have ever made is wrong. Actually, it's impossible to make a flat map of the whole spherical world 100%...
SciShow
Is There Liquid Water on Mars?
Mars might be full of salty liquid water! Plus, a guide to the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower.
Curated Video
Winds Affecting Climate
New ReviewA video entitled "Winds Affecting Climate" which talks about how wind moves and affects climate.
Wonderscape
Understanding Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones: The Science Behind Tropical Storms
Science Kids Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Bomb Cyclones, Atmospheric Rivers, Floods and Extreme Weather This video explains the differences between hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones, detailing how they form and the impact of the Coriolis...
Curated Video
How to Tee a Golf Ball
Howcast -Learn how to tee a golf ball from golf pro Michael Samaniego in this Howcast golf video.
Curated Video
Latitude and longitude
Pupil outcome: I can use latitude and longitude to locate places around the world. Key learning points: - Lines of latitude are horizontal circles on Earth, measured in degrees north or south of the Equator. - Lines of longitude are...
Curated Video
The world's hottest places
Pupil outcome: I can locate hot places in the world using an atlas and globe. Key learning points: - The sun’s energy is more concentrated when it is directly overhead: in the tropics this happens throughout the year. - The tropics are...
Curated Video
Tropical and temperate rainforests
Pupil outcome: You can explain what a rainforest is, describe the distribution of tropical and temperate rainforests, and make comparisons between these two rainforest types. Key learning points: - The rainforest is a type of environment...
Curated Video
Weather and climate in Europe
Pupil outcome: I can identify different climate zones in the world and describe the climate of different countries in Europe. Key learning points: - The climate in Europe is seasonal and very varied. - Southern areas of Europe around the...
Makematic
Latitude and Longitude
Discover how the grid system of latitude and longitude helps us to navigate and understand our planet's geography.
Astrum
The Unique Characteristics of Saturn
Almost everything you could want to know about the sixth planet to the Sun, Saturn.