Nature League
Nature + Engineering
On this special edition of Nature League, Brit explores nature in the context of engineering by describing and displaying some examples of high tech and everyday biomimicry.
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Ecosystems
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at ecosystems.
Nature League
Increasing Night Life of Mammals - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the increasing nocturnality of mammals around the globe. Article citation: Gaynor, K.M., Hojnowski, C.E., Carter, N.H., and...
Mazz Media
What's a Mammal? (Simple English)
This live-action video program is about the word mammal. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word mammal through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Nature League
Adaptations at Animal Wonders - Field Trip
In this Nature League Field Trip, Brit joins Jessi Knudsen Castaneda at Animal Wonders Montana to discuss defensive adaptations across the animal kingdom.
Animal Wonders is an organization dedicated to adopting displaced wildlife and...
Science360
Invasion Of The Earthworms!
Think of earthworms and a few things come to mind: they make great bait for fishing, they aerate the soil, and they're an excellent addition to a compost pile. But, what a lot of people don't know is many earthworms are actually invasive...
Nature League
What is Biodiversity? - Lesson Plan
In this Nature League Lesson Plan, Brit explains the levels, dimensions, and values associated with biodiversity.
Visual Learning Systems
Needs of Living Things: Need for Living Space
Upon viewing the Needs of Living Things video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that living things have the following characteristics: they are made up of one or more cells, carry out movement, grow, and develop....
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Habitats and Niches
This video explains the concepts of habitat and niche in the context of organisms' living environments. This video is part of the 9-part series, Ecology Fundamentals.
Science360
Threats to Freshwater Mussels and the Consequences for Ecosystems - Science Nation
Freshwater mussel species, with names such as 'fatmucket,' 'bankclimber,' and 'heelsplitter,' are critical to river ecosystems. But, many species are in trouble. Nearly 70 percent of freshwater mussel species are considered threatened in...
FuseSchool
Ecosystem Management
Regardless of the habitat type, method of management, or end goal, ecosystem management plays a large part in modern society. Without effective ecosystem management, we would have much less access to the resources that we use for our...
Nature League
What Are Adaptations? - Lesson Plan
In this Nature League Lesson Plan, Brit discusses physical and behavioral adaptations of life on Earth and shares some of her favorites.
Mazz Media
What is the Food Chain?
This live-action video program is about the term food chain. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term food chain through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Science360
Food and fear: Modeling animal trade-offs shaped by landscape complexity
The Lemhi Valley is a high desert sagebrush steppe environment in eastern Idaho, along the border with Montana. It's a critical habitat and a gorgeous piece of intact sagebrush landscape, according to University of Idaho mammalian...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Summary
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Curated Video
Using Specific Vocabulary Words in Writing
The video teaches how to use specific vocabulary words to help readers understand and learn more about a topic. It provides examples of specific words and how to incorporate them into writing to make it more informative and precise. The...
Science360
Mount St. Helens
The area of Southern Washington State around the Mount St. Helens Volcano has been nearly devoid of life since the 1980 eruption - making it a biology lab like no other as scientists observe it springing back to life. The regenerating...
Mazz Media
Way Cool Science II: Habitats
Max Orbit asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. In this program viewers will travel the...
Mazz Media
What is Ecological Succession?
This live-action video program is about the term ecological succession. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term ecological succession through use of video footage, photographs,...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Ecosystems
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Bridgeman Arts
1970s: Children study artifacts
1970s: Children study artifacts. Man uses grabber to put snake in display case. Children gather around man. Groups of children with adults walk among displays with models of aquatic animals overhead.
Bridgeman Arts
House with Pool
The outside of a house is depicted space by space, including shots of pool.
Bridgeman Arts
Holiday in North Berwick, 1950s
Big town, cars on road. Horse and carriage. City Hall Hamilton. English garden, roses. Man plays golf. Men out of a hut, remote. Men sit on bench by sea. Boat across bay. People walk on harbour wall. Boat in harbour. Woman and man into...
Bridgeman Arts
Pre Fab Houses In Manchester 1960s
A crane parked by a number of house foundations is poised to pick up a pre-fab house off the back of a lorry. Various shots of the crane as it lifts the pre-fab house and gently lowers it onto the foundations guided by workers on the...