Professor Dave Explains
Mineral Luster and Color
Color and luster are two important macroscopic characteristics of minerals. How can we identify and classify minerals using these characteristics? And why do the same metals show up as different colors in different minerals? Macroscopic...
Rock 'N Learn
Earth Science : Mohs Hardness Scale
Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about the Mohs hardness scale.
Mazz Media
Soil
This live-action video program is about the word Soil. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Soil through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Wyoming
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Colorado
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Curated Video
Exploring the Wonders of Boron
Delve into the fascinating world of boron - a chemical element with unique properties and a rich history. We explore its various medical uses, including its role as an antiseptic for cuts and burns, an eye wash, and a treatment for...
Mazz Media
Rocks and Minerals
This visually exciting program explores the world of rocks and minerals and shares what he learns with viewers. Combing animation with live video footage, the program demonstrates how rocks are formed and how they change. Students will...
Visual Learning Systems
Nutrition: The Six Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Body
In this video, viewers are educated about the importance of nutrients for their body's proper functioning, growth, and repair. The video begins by highlighting the six major types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,...
Visual Learning Systems
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks: Identifying Igneous Rocks
This video explains how heat, pressure and chemical reactions may transform one type of rock into another. The formation and classification of metamorphic and igneous rocks is highlighted. Other terminology includes: extrusive rock,...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Mountain Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals: Introduction
Upon viewing the Minerals video series, students will be able to do the following: Define minerals as naturally occurring solids that have a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. Explain that a crystal is made of particles that...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks: What Are Rocks?
Upon viewing the Rocks video series, students will be able to do the following: Define rock as a solid, naturally-occurring mixture of minerals. Define minerals as solids with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure....
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Our Earth - Rock Recipes
Rocks are complicated collections of mineral particles. Four silicate mineral groups make up 90% of the crustal rocks - mafic minerals, quartzes, feldspars and micas. Rocks come in three basic varieties - igneous, sedimentary and...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists shocked by size of Mars’ liquid core
NASA’s InSight mission marks the first time humans have managed to directly map the internal layering of a planet other than Earth.
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Nutrients
This video provides a basic understanding of the six categories of nutrients found in food: proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, and water. It explains the importance of each nutrient and gives examples of foods...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Vitamins and Minerals
The video discusses the importance of vitamins and minerals for maintaining a healthy body. The video also highlights the various functions of different vitamins and minerals, such as helping the body use carbohydrates and proteins, and...
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals and Their Properties: Properties of Minerals
This video explains the formation and identification of minerals. Major mineral groups, basic crystal systems, the physical properties of minerals, and everyday uses of minerals are discussed. Other terminology includes: inorganic,...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: What Are Rocks Made of?
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals: Identifying Minerals
Upon viewing the Minerals video series, students will be able to do the following: Define minerals as naturally occurring solids that have a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. Explain that a crystal is made of particles that...
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals: What Are Minerals?
Upon viewing the Minerals video series, students will be able to do the following: Define minerals as naturally occurring solids that have a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. Explain that a crystal is made of particles that...
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals and Their Properties: What Is a Mineral?
This video explains the formation and identification of minerals. Major mineral groups, basic crystal systems, the physical properties of minerals, and everyday uses of minerals are discussed. Other terminology includes: inorganic,...
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Butterfly sucking minerals and pee on Fungi Cup mushroom.
Butterfly sucking minerals and pee on Fungi Cup mushroom.
Getty Images
Butterfly sucking minerals and pee on Fungi Cup mushroom.
Butterfly sucking minerals and pee on Fungi Cup mushroom.