Physics Girl
The Unusual Formation of the Hawaiian Islands
How are the Hawaiian Islands different from other island chains? Discover the surprising geologic history of Hawaii with a video from a cool physics playlist. The narrator takes a hike with some geologists and discusses mantle plume...
TED-Ed
Why is Mount Everest so Tall?
Many years ago, when the Indian plate collided into the Eurasian plate, the highest mountain on Earth was formed. But what gives Mount Everest its shape? Watch an informative video to learn what factors make the prominent peak so tall.
Crash Course
The Sun and The Earth: Crash Course Big History #3
Amaze your class with the fact that more than 1,000 confirmed planets exist. The video explains the formation and development of planets, especially the earth. It covers the solar nebula, birth of the sun, and the development of the...
Curated OER
Mid Ocean Ridges, Volcanoes, and the Arctic
Journey underwater for a better look at the tectonic plates and the volcanoes they create. Although this video is slightly dry, it is packed with valuable information and easy-to-understand visual images. Consider using a portion to...
TED-Ed
What Happens When Continents Collide?
Ever heard of the Great American Biotic Interchange? The joining of North and South America caused one of the greatest biological migrations in Earth's history. Watch the continents collide and learn about the global consequences.
Khan Academy
Compositional and Mechanical Layers of the Earth
Sal details the chemical and mechanical makeup of the crust, mantle, and core layers of the earth. A strong addition to your geology or earth science lecture.
Be Smart
How Does A Canyon Become Grand?
Ah, the Grand Canyon ... ain't it grand? The narrator of a video from PBS Digital Studios explains, in detail, how the Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years.
Fuse School
The Rock Cycle
Aren't all rocks the same? High school earth scientists can say "definitely not!" after viewing the second in a series of seven videos. Beginning with an easy analysis and comparison of sandstone and granite, class members follow the...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Continental Movement Over the Past 200 Million Years
Go for a ride on the continental drift. A video animation shows the movement of land over a period of 200 million years. The lesson instructor explains the shift during the animation and gives pupils a unique viewing perspective to...
PBS
Making North America | The Cascadia Subduction Zone
Scientists discovered a rain forest covered in sand and saltwater residue. This led to a collection of core samples and a rather intense prediction for the future of the American Pacific Northwest. Part of a larger series on the story of...
TED-Ed
Why Are Earthquakes so Hard to Predict?
Cell phones to crowdsource vibrations to warn of incoming earthquakes? Detectors to register high levels of radon-thoron isotopes? After detailing the factors that make earthquakes so difficult to predict, the narrator of a fascinating...
Curated OER
Structure of the Earth
Salman Khan goes into detail about the layers of the Earth. He provides names and general numbers about depths and composition.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Holmes' Model of Convection
Convection currents do more than just bake a cake. A quick lesson demonstrates the convection currents of the earth and how they contribute to continental drift. An animation illustrates the movement of the currents and demonstrates how...