"Bodies of Water" explores various bodies of water on a map of the United States.

Bodies of Water differentiates between different bodies of water by exploring bays, canals, gulfs, lakes, oceans, rivers, seas, and straits.

Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors...

Water is one of the most abundant and important substances on Earth, so you think we'd know everything there is to know about it. Turns out, water is so much stranger and more complex than we ever thought! Join Olivia Gordon for a new...

We have a lot of water on Earth, but we also can't actually drink much of it... or use it for farming. That's because most of the water on Earth is saltwater. We humans, like a lot of living things, need freshwater to survive. In this...

Water on earth is found in all three forms. But how did water get on earth? Where did the water on earth come from? The earth has an estimated 325 million trillion gallons of it. But earth began as a barren,...

How do plants use water to live and grow? How does water help the human body? What food contains the highest amount of water? Properties Of Water, Part 3

It explains the importance of water in our daily life, its importance to plants, animals and other living organisms and its importance to industries.

Dr. Forrester explains various bodies of water found on Earth.

Dive into the world of water, from the vast oceans that cover 71% of Earth's surface to the unique seas like the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. Learn about the role of water as the "universal solvent" and the mysteries hidden in the...

COVID-19 led to changes in human activities around the globe. Some bodies of water have run clearer, emissions of pollutants have temporarily declined, and transportation and shipment of goods have decreased. We can see...

The video explores the fascinating characteristics of the Dead Sea, known for its high salt content and buoyancy. It highlights the unique experience of visiting this landlocked body of water, where swimming is impossible due to the...

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...

This video introduces geography, the study of the natural environment, and how it influences communities. Learn about landforms, bodies of water, and how geography affects daily life, from the food we eat to the jobs we have. Discover...

Upon viewing the Water, Water, Everywhere video series, students will be able to do the following: List some of the ways they use water everyday in their lives. Describe why water is important to plants and animals. Explain the...

Water covers over 70% of the Earth, cycling from the oceans and rivers to the clouds and back again. It even makes up about 60% of our bodies. But in the rest of the solar system, liquid water is almost impossible to find. So how did our...

We all know tides have something to do with gravity from the Moon and Sun, but if gravity affects the motion of all objects equally, then how come oceans have large tides while other bodies of water don't? It's because your mental...

How could a body of water as big as the Mediterranean just...disappear? It would take decades and more than 1,000 research studies to even start to figure out the cause -- or causes -- of one of the greatest vanishing acts in Earth’s...

Squeaks has been learning about the platypus and now he wants to learn more about where they come from. Join us as Jessi and Squeaks explore the world down under, Australia!





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After he swam the North Pole, Lewis Pugh vowed never to take another cold-water dip. Then he heard of Lake Imja in the Himalayas, created by recent glacial melting, and Lake Pumori, a body of water at an altitude of 5300 m on Everest --...

Upon viewing the Reading Maps video series, students will be able to do the following: Appreciate some of the different ways maps can be used. Explain that maps are often printed on paper and a book of maps is called an atlas....

This series presents the art of taking care of oneself, unique to people of color, with a specific focus on wellness in all its forms. Host Ngozi Paul takes on the stereotype that black people can’t swim. In the process, discovering the...

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Upon viewing the Water, Water, Everywhere video series, students will be able to do the following: List some of the ways they use water everyday in their lives. Describe why water is important to plants and animals. Explain the...