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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Multiplying Fractions

4th - 7th
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about multiplying fractions.
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Planet Nutshell: Borrow Wisely: Federal vs. Private Student Loans

9th - 10th
When it comes to financing your education, it's important to the know the difference between federal and private student loans. This video covers the basics of both loan types, helping you choose the best financial aid package for you....
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Change in the Oceans

Pre-K - 1st
There is quite a bit of useful information packed into this little film. Discover how our oceans affect the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as our climate is rapidly changing. [2:30]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: Climate Change in the Oceans

9th - 10th
Just as there's too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there's now too much in the oceans, too. What does that mean for the creatures who live there, as well as life on land? [2:30]
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Planet Nutshell: Centripetal Force

9th - 10th
This animated physics video explains what centripetal force is and how it relates to Newton's second law of motion. [1:46]
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Planet Nutshell: Net Safe: Public Wi Fi Network Safety

9th - 10th
When you're out and about and using an open Wi-Fi network, is it safe? This video explains the dangers of surfing on open Wi-Fi, and suggests some basic things to help you keep your personal information and data safe and secure. [2:26]
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Planet Nutshell: Borrow Wisely: How to Choose Financial Aid

9th - 10th
Once you've filed your FAFSA, and been accepted to a college, you'll receive a financial aid award letter that outlines what financial assistance is available to you. This video explains how to add up your school expenses and choose the...
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: How the World Can Tackle Climate Change

9th - 10th
Rapid climate change is a big problem. Luckily, it's one we can tackle. But it will take the work of every nation on Earth, especially the ones with lots of power plants, cars, and factories, and other things that use lots of energy. The...
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: You Can Make a Difference

9th - 10th
Rapid Climate Change affects the whole planet. But you might be surprised to know that one person, meaning you, can make a big difference. [2:17]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: A Sick Planet

9th - 10th
Planet Earth. It sure is beautiful, and it's also very unique and special, because under its thin atmosphere, it supports life. But there's a problem. Did you know that the Earth is sick? It has come down with a fever. In fact, the last...
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: What Is Climate?

9th - 10th
Part of the Climate Science in a Nutshell Series, this video explains the difference between climate and weather. It also provides an introductory look at Rapid Climate Change. [2:31]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: Evidence of a Warming Planet

9th - 10th
During the past 200 years, the Earth has been doing a strange thing. It's warming up, and it's warming up fast. Warming that should have taken thousands of years has only taken a couple of hundred. [2:40]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: Too Much Carbon Dioxide

9th - 10th
What is the role of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere? What is the Greenhouse Effect? Why does the Earth have too many blankets, making it hot and clammy? Those questions are answered in this Nutshell. [2:45]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: Where Does Carbon Dioxide Come From?

9th - 10th
Where does carbon dioxide - the gas that's mainly responsible for warming up our planet and changing the climate - come from? This video answers that important question. [2:49]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: Climate Change in the American West

9th - 10th
From shrinking habitat for the pika to reduced water supplies for cities, rapid climate change threatens living things across the American West. This Nutshell offers a brief look at the issues a warming West faces. [2:32]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: Climate Change Around the World

9th - 10th
From extreme weather to threatened ways of life, the effects of climate change are real, and they are happening right now around the globe. This Nutshell takes a look at just a few of the problems people are facing right now. [2:27]
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Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: How Bad Could It Get?

9th - 10th
If we don't work to reduce the effects of Rapid Climate Change now, how bad could things get in the future? This video looks at the projections scientists are making about the future of the planet - if we don't take action. [2:30]
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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Absolute Value

6th - 8th
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about absolute value.
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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Converting Rational Numbers

6th - 8th Standards
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about converting rational numbers between fraction and decimal form.
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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Pythagorean Theorem

7th - 9th Standards
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about the pythagorean theorem.
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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Writing Algebraic Equations

6th - 8th
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about writing algebraic equations.
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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Unit Rates

6th - 8th Standards
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about unit rates.
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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Understanding Slope With Similar Triangles

7th - 8th Standards
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. In this video, students learn about slope and why the slopes of similar triangles are equal. [2:20]
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Planet Nutshell: Math Shorts: Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations

7th - 9th
Planet Nutshell Math Shorts provide animated videos that explain various math topics. On this site students learn about simultaneous linear equations.