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Bozeman Science
Forestry and Rangelands
In this video Paul Andersen explains how forests and rangelands are managed to provide renewable lumber and cattle. Threats to renewability of forests include old-growth logging, forest fires, and tree plantations. Threats to renewable...
Makematic
Indigenous Peoples in North America: East
Indigenous Peoples have thrived across the eastern portion of present day United States for more than 10,000 years, forming hundreds of distinct cultures and Nations. In this video learn about the Wampanoag, Anishinaabeg, and Cherokee...
Curated Video
Why So Much Land In The West Is Owned By The Federal Government
The United States federal government is the largest land owner in the entire country. In particular, most of its current land holdings exist within the western half of the contiguous United States, with very little in the eastern half....
Curated Video
Why The VAST MAJORITY Of Nevada Is Owned By The Federal Government
Nevada is a truly unique state within the United States. Its geography is predominantly dry and arid and this has left it mostly unsettled throughout history. As such, the federal government of the United States has ended up owning the...
Curated Video
Erosion
The wearing away of rock and the removal of weathered rock, soil, and other solid materials away from source. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Wonderscape
Harnessing the Power of Fire: The Role of Controlled Burns in Forest Management
Delve into the concept of controlled burns as a beneficial tool in forest management. Learn how Indigenous communities have long utilized controlled burns to maintain healthy ecosystems and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Explore the...
Red Rock Films
Ecosystem Activator: Streams and Rivers. Age 10 - 14.
Highlighting the life and movement of freshwater rivers and streams. Animals and their aquatic interactions with the ecosystem. Why streams and rivers are important and should be protected.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Chris Potter Talks about Wildfires and a Changing Climate
A conversation with Chris Potter, a Senior Research Scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: In a Forest's Breath, Deciphering Climate Clues
Find out how climate change is affecting the forests in New England.
Other
Kiss the Ground: The Soil Story
Science meets inspiration in this tale of nature's best-hidden innovation: soil. The Soil Story is a short film [3:56] that shares the importance of healthy soil for a healthy planet. Versions of the video are available in English,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tending Nature Curriculum Project: Collection
Tending Nature is a documentary series that explores how, for a thousand years, land has provided for Native peoples and how tribal groups have actively cared for the land. This science curriculum, designed for middle school grades,...
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Recycling: Why We Do This
Do you know how much trash you produce in a week? This video encourages students to recycle so we won't live in a land full of trash. Video also reviews what items can be recycled. [0:52]