You already know that a trip to the beach can give you a nasty sunburn, but the nitty gritty of sun safety is actually much more complex. Wrinkle-causing UVA rays and burn-inducing UVB's can pose a serious risk to your health (and good...

"The bends" is one of the biggest risks that humans have to deal with when diving, but why don't marine animals, which are diving all the time, get them?

Why is the sky blue? It's a question that you'd think kids have been asking for thousands of years, but it might not be that old at all. The ancient Greek poet Homer never used a word for blue in The Odyssey or The Iliad, because blue is...

When it comes to sparkly objects, the planet Earth has a lot to offer. Here are 5 especially awesome glasses made by nature!

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You probably won't get stuck in quicksand. But if you do, you can use physics to get yourself out.

Orcas are some of the most effective predators in the ocean, and each population of them has entirely different prey preferences and hunting techniques, more than earning their nickname “killer whale!” Chapters 1 MAKING WAVES 2:12...

Remember Sol, the closest star to Earth? We like to call it The Sun and we haven't talked about it in a little while. One interesting thing about the energy we get from the sun is that it's not absorbed the same way by different...

Most waves are very small, but every once in a while, they can be really extreme!

In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina gives us a real world example of how the Hydrosphere and Geosphere affect each other in the form of Weathering and Erosion. Think of Weathering as the force that makes a mess and Erosion as...

What are air currents? Air currents are like rivers of wind caused by areas of high and low pressure.The air above the land is warmer and less dense, so it rises. The air over the water is cooler and heavier. The cool air rushes in...

The second part of our two part tale of the puzzle that is Earth. In this episode, Sabrina talks about the Hydrosphere and the Atmosphere and what is contained in each one. Let's dive in!!! This first series is based on 5th grade...

What do you know about North Sentinel Island? #documentary

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore how modern amphibious and airborne assaults are conducted. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this...

All over the world, beaches look like paradise—but beneath the sand and surf lurk deadly creatures you’d never expect. From venomous stings to lethal strikes, Mark reveals six killers that can turn a dream vacation into your last. Which...

Baryonyx! He has the Heavy claw! Get ready to rock with this semi-aquatic dinosaur adventure. Baryonyx was a late cretaceous dinosaur whose name literally means "heavy claw" in Greek and we have written some heavy riffs to match this...

It may come as no surprise that in the Italian workplace, the dress code tends to be formal—and casual Fridays don’t exist. Italians tend to dress up when they go out, as socializing is all about making a good impression. Part of who you...

With the country’s natural beauty and temperate climate, it’s obvious why most people in South Africa enjoy the outdoors. Magnificent beaches span the entire eastern coast and the Western Cape, providing a focal point for much of the...

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Summer Talking Flashcards & Fun Games for Kids



Join us for a fun summer learning adventure! This video includes 24 talking flashcards plus 6 exciting games: Guess The Summer Sound, Summer Rhyming Riddles, What’s...

This video, entitled "Sensory Wording," explains how including sensory details in a story improves the reader experience.

This video, entitled "Connecting Points," describes how to compare and contrast to find connections between ideas.

This Is One Of The Most Dangerous Islands In The World

Firms just like families have conflicts, whether it is fighting where to go on vacation or how to price the final product so everyone makes money there are issues that come about. Here we look at some of the more...

The Kindness Rocks Project is inspiring people to be kind and happy! Founder, Megan Murphy started randomly placing rocks, painted with inspirational quotes and sayings, on the beaches of Cape Cod and now people from...