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Some plants have leaves and some have needles, but they all need a way to absorb sunlight, nutrients, air, and water. Shares a basic overview of plant structure and the essential role plants have on earth. Defines deciduous, coniferous, photosynthesis, and capillary action. Suggests several classroom experiments.
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Eco, the little bear, travels around the world observing human interactions with the environment. During his journey, he meets many other friends from the animal kingdom and gets a firsthand look into some of the environmental and social problems facing the planet. Eco and his friends provide ways for humans to ensure a healthy planet for the future. Part of "Eco S.O.S." series.
There is an elaborate social network living in forests. It’s called the “Wood Wide Web,” a massive and intricate network of fungi that exchange water, nutrients, and chemical signals with plants. This network of fungi is essential to the health and function of forests and to controlling climate change. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
The second in a series of documentaries is built around a custom that is thousands of years old: fishing. At present, about 65 million people in the Greater Mekong live directly from the fish the river has to offer. Fishing methods are of course different according to places and ethnic groups. Additionally, modern times strongly challenge the fishermen in the Greater Mekong. Torn between tradition and modernity, these men and women have to make for themselves, and their families, decisions about new ways of life. Climate change and pollution add to the problem of a painful adaptation to a new way of life. Series: The Soul of Southeast Asia
This episode features new scientific discoveries related to climate and energy conservation. Segments include new developments for ice-proof coating for large structures, evidence that planting trees in cities can offset neighborhood heat islands, and advances in harnessing sunlight from wastewater. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
Thousands of families throughout the United States raise puppies to become guide dogs. Join Joel and the Curiosity Quest crew on this quest as he learns what it is like to train a guide dog. Part of the Curiosity Quest Series.
Features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Begins with a simple definition, and this helps clarify pronunciation and provides opportunities to transfer words from working to long-term memory. Also concludes with a critical thinking question. For this particular clip, students will focus on producer.
Argentinean agriculture has one of the world’s highest productivity rates and is known for its soybean, corn and sunflower crops. However, the industry is also a significant contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. These climatic changes could in turn affect the productivity of the agricultural sector as well as impact economic aspects of the farmers’ lives. Chapter 3 of Air: Climate Change Series.
A great deal of today's modern technology exists due to the extensive use of the abundant chemical element, Silicon. California's Silicon Valley is where we find several of the world's most innovative and successful technology companies that touch all areas of human needs. Two of these companies, SunTech and Complete Genomics, are on the forefront of the innovative use of computing technology. Through their groundbreaking methods and designs they have harnessed the computing power of the Silicon Valley and applied it to creating more efficient and effective solar power generators as well as cost effective and highly accurate human genome mapping techniques.
Are you at risk for skin cancer? What are you doing to prevent it? How effective are sunscreens? Answers these questions and shows what melanoma can look like and how to spot it. Talks about the different types of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma) and treatment options. Discusses ways to maintain healthy skin.
Every year, hundreds of millions of people voluntarily turn their lives upside down by setting their clocks forward one hour in the spring and back one hour in the autumn. This is mandated by the government and varies depending on where one lives. However, individuals are beginning to ask if the supposed advantages for springing forward and falling back still hold up? Part of the “It’s Okay to Be Smart” series.
Presents the principles of atmospheric dynamics. The Earth's atmosphere is a balance of gases and sunlight that allows for the possibility of life. It has a composition, structure, and life sustaining biological, geological, and chemical cycles in its lower reaches. Also, discusses how these atmospheric elements are being impacted by the unprecedented burning of fossil fuels.
Explores the open savannahs of Africa, particularly the mammals that inhabit them and the trees that border the grasslands. Shows how the different animals interact with each other and the non-living elements of their habitat to maintain a healthy balance. Also investigates the threat from an increasing human population for homes, food, other resources, and the resultant threat to the survival of many animal groups. Looks at international breeding programs around the world, which were established to protect these animals and enable them to reproduce in captivity, so their gene pool is preserved.
Courtney Ritz began working as an intern at NASA Headquarters in 2001. This experience inspired her to pursue a career with NASA, and she became a full-time employee at the Goddard Space Flight Center in 2002. As a web accessibility coordinator, she has used her technical skills and experience as an individual who is blind to promote accessibility. Part of the "Women@NASA" series.
Explores how eyes work and how eyes help us understand the world. Explains how safe behaviors and healthy habits can prevent illness and injury to eyes. Discusses what to expect from an eye examination and other eye tests. Talks about how visually impaired children walk with a white cane and read Braille.
Agriculture isn't just about sowing the land; it's about finding solutions to modern problems facing the food supply. With farmland shrinking and a hungry population growing, researchers at UC Davis are working to ensure an abundant food supply. In this episode, students will learn about the "100-year experiment" and meet the first graduates of a brand new major. Part of the "9 Billion Mouths to Feed: The Future of Farming" series.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
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