Browse results: Geography
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
Collecting Data Below the Earth's SurfaceThis video segment adapted from Discovering Women demonstrates how scientists use sound waves to collect data about the structure of Earth's crust. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Earth as a SystemThis visualization adapted from NASA maps progressive global changes onto a rotating globe. Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere are shown to be dynamic and interconnected. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Earthquakes: San FranciscoThe history of earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay area is plotted on a digital map and analyzed in this video segment adapted from NOVA. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Hurricanes: New Orleans Under ThreatThis video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW exposes how decades of development and geography combined to make the potential damage from a hurricane uniquely devastating in New Orleans, Louisiana. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Organic Farming: Conserving TopsoilAgainst the backdrop of the devastating 1930's Dust Bowl, this video segment adapted from Interactive NOVA profiles an organic farmer and the techniques he uses to conserve topsoil. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
Video |
Sense of Smell Leads Salmon HomeThis video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College reveals how Native American life and knowledge is connected to natural cycles. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Teen Maps Contaminants from a Coal PlantIn this video adapted from Earth Island Institute, meet a high school student who educated her community about how a coal-burning power plant was contributing to asthma and other health problems there. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Visiting a Recycling PlantIn this ZOOM video segment, cast member Francesco follows the paper trail to find out what happens to his recyclables. He visits a material recovery center and learns how paper is recycled and the number of trees that are saved as a result. Accessibility features: Caption |
K-8 |
Video |
Water Conservation: IsraelThis video segment adapted from Last Oasis shows how Israel has attempted to meet the challenge of providing enough water for agricultural needs. Featured are two methods: recycled water and drip irrigation. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
Video |
Water Conservation: MexicoThis video segment adapted from Last Oasis shows the challenges Mexico City faces in providing enough water for its growing population. As a result of over pumping of its ground water, some parts of the city are sinking 12 inches a year. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
Video |
WetlandsIn this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, learn about the spiritual role and ecological function of the wetlands adjacent to the university's campus. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
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