Instructional Video17:33
TED Talks

TED: The true cost of oil | Garth Lenz

12th - Higher Ed
What does environmental devastation actually look like? At TEDxVictoria, photographer Garth Lenz shares shocking photos of the Alberta Tar Sands mining project -- and the beautiful (and vital) ecosystems under threat.
Instructional Video13:57
TED Talks

TED: How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity | Valérie Courtois

12th - Higher Ed
If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us, says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring...
Instructional Video30:31
TED Talks

TED: Mammoths resurrected, geoengineering and other thoughts from a futurist | Stewart Brand and Chris Anderson

12th - Higher Ed
Stewart Brand is a futurist, counterculturist and visionary with a very wide-ranging mind. In conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Brand discusses ... just about everything: human nature, bringing back the wooly mammoth,...
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Exploring Earth's Diverse Biomes

Pre-K - 3rd
This video introduces viewers to the concept of biomes, showcasing different types such as tropical rainforests, savannas, deserts, and tundras. Through engaging dialogue and examples of animals and plants found in each biome, the video...
Instructional Video4:40
Wonderscape

The Forest Ecosystem: Understanding Community and Cooperation Among Trees

K - 5th
Dive into the complex world of forest ecosystems where trees, animals, and fungi form interconnected communities. Learn about the various forest types, from tropical rainforests to boreal forests, and explore how diverse species...
Instructional Video5:58
Wonderscape

Discovering Forest Ecosystems: Diversity and Importance

K - 5th
This video explores the forest biome, which covers 30% of Earth's land, highlighting its three main types: tropical, temperate, and boreal forests. It delves into the diverse flora and fauna in these ecosystems, such as macaws in...
Podcast29:33
NASA

‎NASA in Silicon Valley: Chad Frost and Susan De La Cruz Talk About the “Social Networks” of Wildlife

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A conversation with Chad Frost from NASA and Susan De La Cruz from the USGS. This is the second episode of a mini-series about NASA and USGS collaboration. In this episode they focus on tracking wildlife and what that information can...
Instructional Video1:30
Curated Video

Forests

9th - 12th
This brief video explores the three main types of forest found on our planet: Tropical, Temperate, and Boreal.
Instructional Video5:06
Curated Video

Biomes, Ecosytems, and Habitats

9th - 12th
This video introduces the viewer to biomes, ecosystems and habitats. With a clear explanation of what makes them different and how they are connected. Biotic and Abiotic factors are explained and discussed.
Instructional Video25:50
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Habitats and Biomes

K - 5th
In this video, students will learn about different biomes and habitats in the natural world. They will explore the tundra, forests, deserts, grasslands, chaparral, and aquatic biomes, discovering the unique plants and animals that call...
News Clip2:35
Curated Video

Environmental experts knock Republicans for blaming Michigan's poor air quality on Canada

9th - Higher Ed
Republican lawmakers in Michigan are blaming the Canadian government for the state’s poor air quality, claiming that authorities north of the border have failed to control the wildfires pouring smoke into skies across the continent.
News Clip1:20
Curated Video

Northwest Territories forest | Mapping 31 million hectares

9th - Higher Ed
Survey of Northwest Territories' boreal forest will be used to improve habitat maps and create a baseline for understanding climate change
News Clip7:43
Curated Video

Why this year-old wildfire never stopped burning | About That

9th - Higher Ed
'Zombie' fires have sprung back to life across the boreal forest, making for a challenging start to the wildfire season. Andrew Chang explains how these fires burn all year round underground and why they're becoming more common.
News Clip2:05
Curated Video

Clear cutting threatens woodland caribou, scientists warn

9th - Higher Ed
Extensive boreal forest logging is putting increased pressure on already threatened woodland caribou. Much of the 14 million acres logged in Ontario and Quebec are old-growth forests the dwindling population needs to survive.
News Clip2:15
Curated Video

How wildfires affect boreal forest wildlife

9th - Higher Ed
While some wildlife thrive when the boreal forest burns, experts say climate change and human activity have led to larger, more intense wildfires, exacerbating the negative effects on some species.
Stock Footage2:36
Curated Video

Taiga From Above: Drone Views of the World's Largest Biome

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Take a flight of discovery high above Taiga, the world's largest biome, spanning Russia, Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, and parts of Mongolia. This breathtaking drone footage captures endless coniferous forests, frozen rivers, and...
Stock Footage0:15
Getty Images

Tree Stem

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Tree Stem
Stock Footage0:10
Getty Images

Green jungle USA

Pre-K - Higher Ed
USA, Map, Green, Tree, Three-dimensional Shape, Environment, Forest, Symbol, Directly Above, Environmental Conservation, Recycling, Digitally Generated Image, Nature, Amazon Rainforest, Deforestation, Ideas, Concepts, Creativity, No...
Stock Footage0:28
Getty Images

Mountain reflection in lake

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sunny early morning reflection of Mountains and boreal forest reflected in the calm mirror like Crystal clear surface waters of Pyramid Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Stock Footage0:28
Getty Images

Reflections of Mountains and Canoes in Lake

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Reflections of Mountains and Canoes in Lake
Stock Footage0:24
Getty Images

AERIAL: Camping in the Wilderness - Canoeing Sweden

Pre-K - Higher Ed
AERIAL: Camping in the Wilderness - Canoeing Sweden
Stock Footage0:22
Getty Images

City in Siberia

Pre-K - Higher Ed
City in Siberia
Stock Footage0:34
Getty Images

First Nation Canadians speaking at the Healing Walk protest against the tar sands that are devastating their lands and way of life. The tar sands are the largest industrial development on the planet and the world's most environmentally destructive, a disas

Pre-K - Higher Ed
First Nation Canadians speaking at the Healing Walk protest against the tar sands that are devastating their lands and way of life. The tar sands are the largest industrial development on the planet and the world's most environmentally...
Stock Footage0:21
Getty Images

Aerial View of Laurentian's Landscape, Lac St-Joseph, Quebec, Canada

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Aerial View of Laurentian's Landscape, Lac St-Joseph, Quebec, Canada