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Weatherthings
Weather Things: Climate Change
Climate is the average type of weather that a region has. It is defined by temperature and moisture. Proximity to oceans and large mountain ranges defines climate too, depending upon the prevailing wind. While climates change over...
Next Animation Studio
Antarctic ice sheet faces chain reaction collapse
As melting ice in Antarctica exposes land beneath it, the chain of processes set off may be capable of causing the sheet to collapse.
Next Animation Studio
World’s largest iceberg breaks off frozen edge of Antarctica
The world's largest iceberg has broken off an ice shelf in Antarctica, according to the European Space Agency.
Visual Learning Systems
The Water Cycle: a Drop of Water
Upon viewing the The Water Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following:
Define the water cycle as the continual movement of water between earth and the air.
Explain that the water cycle consists of three processes:...
Visual Learning Systems
Weathering and Erosion: What Is Erosion?
Upon viewing the Weathering and Erosion video series, students will be able to do the following:
Describe weathering as a process that involves the breaking down of rocks and other materials on Earth's surface.
Differentiate between the...
Curated Video
Erosion
This live-action video program is about erosion. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Wetlands
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
Visual Learning Systems
Forces Shaping the Earth: Glaciers
Gravity and erosion are major factors in changing the shape of the surface of Earth. The different types of erosion, and the major types of mass movements caused by gravity are discussed in this video. Other terminology includes:...
Curated Video
Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms
Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms (Kids Need to Know) takes students around the world to discover all the different and incredible places and landforms on earth. This live-action program combines stunning photography, animated...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate - Evaporation
The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Groundwater
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate - Quiz
The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate - Condensation
The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...
Visual Learning Systems
Weathering and Erosion: What Is Weathering?
Upon viewing the Weathering and Erosion video series, students will be able to do the following:
Describe weathering as a process that involves the breaking down of rocks and other materials on Earth's surface.
Differentiate between the...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Climate Defined
Climate is the average type of weather that a region has. It is defined by temperature and moisture. Proximity to oceans and large mountain ranges defines climate too, depending upon the prevailing wind. While climates change over...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate - Summary
The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...
Curated OER
Inside a Glacier - How it Flows?
Glaciers are like huge pieces of sand paper with water pockets which makes it able to mold around its environment. Why are scientists so interested in glaciers? Watch this short clip to learn why glaciers are so strong and interesting to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fastest Glacier
In this video segment [5:16] adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, scientists in western Greenland explain how a glacier there is shrinking and moving faster due to increased melting.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Earth Revealed
To support or supplement a course in earth science or geography, Annenberg Media offers twenty-six Videos on Demand (VoDs). The topics coverd range from why Earth can sustain life, to plate tectonics, to rock types and landscape...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Glaciated Landscape
In this video from Nature, learn about the many different features and effects of glaciers in Ireland. [1:13]
Other
Earth Vision Institute: Extreme Ice Survey
Extreme Ice Survey captures through photographs the changes in the glaciers found around the world. Because Extreme Ice Survey's camera is located in many locations and taking pictures every hour you can watch time-lapse videos that show...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Water Power Cracks Ice Sheet
Join researchers working on the Greenland Ice Sheet as they describe a flow of water exceeding that of Niagara Falls.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Antarctic Ice Sheet Slipping Into the Sea
Scientists confirmed a West Antarctic ice sheet the size of the Dakotas is melting.