Friendly and fun host, Max Orbit, asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. Max Orbit...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how soils are formed and classified. Weathering of rock creates particles which are mixed with water, air, and organic material. Soils are classified according to particle size, chemical makeup, and...

This video covers the Earth and Environmental science major and places an emphasis on earth science, soil science, geology, and hydrology. The Earth and Environmental Science major is a broad major that allows students a...

In this video you will learn about the dynamic rock cycle. Plant roots help to create new soil from the solid rock and they get nutrients and support from the soil. This solid rock is often sandstone or granite. They are made up of...

Landslides occur when material like debris, rock, and soil become dislodged from the earth and slide downward at speeds that can approach 100 miles per hour. David Montgomery at the University of Washington studies past and present...

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is using its self-driving capabilities as it treks across Jezero Crater seeking signs of ancient life and gathering rock and soil samples for planned return to Earth.



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Squeaks and Mister Brown do some experiments with soil, and learn all about why different soils feel different!



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PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter - Matter can be described...

Trees come from seeds, and birds come from eggs, but where does all the soil and dirt come from?



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ESS1.C: The History of...

Planning on visiting Yosemite with your dog? Ranger Nicole explains how to become a Yosemite B.A.R.K. Ranger and visit the park safely with your pet.

Preparing to explore the surface of the Moon goes well beyond designing and building safe spacecraft and spacesuits. NASA also has to ensure the surface vehicles and suits have the mobility required to do...

Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at ecosystems.

Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at photosynthesis.

The forces of sun, wind and water have changed the face of earth just as much as tectonics. Weathering and erosion are driven by gravity, flattening the landscape. They create soil. Deposition starts the process of forming sedimentary rock.

"Water, Water Everywhere!" is Episode 2 in the six-part series "Tides of Change", exploring amazing NASA ocean science to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009.



Water is all around us, and its importance to nearly every natural...

This video is a lesson about the Earth's four systems: the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It explains the characteristics and interactions of each sphere and how they are interconnected. The video also discusses...

This video is answering the question of what is an algorithm.

In this video Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and...

Almost everyone loves the smell of rain, but where does the smell come from? Join Quick Questions as we stop and smell the chemistry!

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This clip is from the chapter "Storing Multiple Things" of the series "Python Bootcamp in a Day - Python Programming for Beginners".This section explains storing multiple things.

Play detective and find out which ancient creature created a fossil footprint.
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Everything we have learned about early life forms,...

This live-action video program is about the word non-living. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word non-living through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...

Let your tentacles trail behind you while we explore these unusual cephalopods.<b<br/>r/>

00:00 There are many different<br/> ways to be a <br/>squid...
01:29 cock<br/>atoo squid
02:28 Asperoteuthis mangoldae
03:23 piglet squid

This live-action video program is about the word anaerobe. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word anaerobe through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

C.S. Lewis part 4 of 11: The video discusses CS Lewis' connection to Saint Marks Church of Ireland in Belfast, where his grandfather was a minister and he was baptized. The church remained a part of his life, even after his parents...