TED Talks
TED: Look up for a change | Lucianne Walkowicz
How often do you see the true beauty of the night sky? TED Fellow Lucianne Walkowicz shows how light pollution is ruining the extraordinary -- and often ignored -- experience of seeing directly into space.
TED Talks
TED: How to grow a forest in your backyard | Shubhendu Sharma
Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are -- even in cities. eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of...
Curated Video
Overusing resources – True or false
True or false ... Deserts are not a useful natural resource? People and places - Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Deserts can be a useful natural resource. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The...
Curated Video
Overusing resources
Find out why some resources are in short supply and why we need to conserve as much as possible. People and places -Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Some natural resources on Earth are limited and...
Wonderscape
Communities Near Water: Oceans, Rivers, and Lakes
This video explores the types of communities found near bodies of water such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Learn how these water sources shape the jobs, recreation, and daily life of people living in coastal, river, and lake...
Curated Video
Our Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester explains that in order to preserve our natural resources, it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Doing so will help to save energy costs and preserve the environment.
Curated Video
Explaining Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester provides information about the variety of natural resources on our planet. She explains how some of those resources are renewable, such as water, sun, and wind, while others are nonrenewable, such as oil, natural gas, and...
Curated Video
Getting Settled
Dr. Forrester explains how environmental resources, transportation, and location influence the development of cities and industries.
Curated Video
Northeast Resources
Dr. Forrester explores the diverse natural resources of the Northeastern region of the United States of America.
Curated Video
Naturally Resourceful
Dr. Forrester explains that plants, animals, water, and fossil fuels are natural resources. She explains how regional and natural sources of energy influence what people use. She shows how to recognize that nonrenewable resources such as...
Mazz Media
Let's Learn About Communities: Geography Shapes A Community
Communities and Geography unveils the profound influence of geography on daily life and economics within a community. Whether students live near an ocean, in the mountains, or the desert, this program illustrates how geography shapes and...
Curated Video
Protect Our Natural Resources
Miss Palomine stars in a movie called “A World Without Water” to demonstrate how much we all depend upon water. She then talks about our natural resources and how precious they are.
Curated Video
Our Precious Natural Resources
Miss Palomine describes what natural resources are. She then explains the difference between something that is man-made and something that is a natural resource. She concludes by explaining why it’s important that we conserve our natural...
Curated Video
Exploring Renewable Energy
What is a renewable resource? What is a nonrenewable resource? What is the difference between the two types of resources? Any ideas? Press play on the video and let's get to learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources!
Curated Video
Earth’s Resources
Earth’s Resources explains the usefulness of Earth’s physical resources as raw materials for the man-made world by describing the usefulness of these resources.
Curated Video
Productive Resources
Productive Resources explores various productive resources by reviewing human resources, capital goods, and natural resources.
Curated Video
Three Types of Economic Resources
Three Types of Economic Resources explores the three types of economic or productive resources: natural, human, and capital.
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Natural Resources in Our Everyday Lives
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of natural resources and how they are essential for our survival. They highlight examples such as trees, water, fruits, vegetables, oil, wood, and coal. This video is part of the 10-part...
Visual Learning Systems
Earth's Natural Resources Quiz
This video is a quiz over the topics covered in the Earth's Natural Resources series. In this series, we explore the different aspects of natural resources. We learn that natural resources are things we take from the environment, and...
Visual Learning Systems
Preserving Living Resources
In this video, the importance of preserving our natural resources is highlighted. It emphasizes that the food we consume and the living things we rely on, such as fish and wildlife, are all part of these resources. This video is part of...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Natural Resources: Natural Resource Alternatives
Everyday we use natural resources. This series of programs introduces students to the importance of natural resources in our lives. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are differentiated with examples illustrating each. The positive and...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Plastic and Chemical Pollution in Oceans
This video discusses the significant sources of pollution in our oceans, focusing on the impact of chemical waste and plastic pollution. It highlights the consequences of pollution on marine life, human health, and the environment. The...
Visual Learning Systems
Keeping Earth Healthy: Paths to Sustainability
Just as people do certain things to stay healthy, Earth needs to be treated in specific ways to stay healthy. This video takes a look at unsustainable practices that make Earth unhealthy. Specific sustainable habits are also highlighted.