Mountain Goat

This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K introduces us to life of mountain goats on high rocky peaks. It describes the adaptations mountain goats have for living on rocks.

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A Night in the Coral Reef

Coral reefs are often portrayed as brightly lit, bustling underwater marvels full of colorful creatures. This video segment, adapted from NOVA, paints a different picture as it explores the nocturnal behavior of organisms in the reef.

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Night Lizards

This video segment from Outdoor Nevada features the Western banded gecko and the desert night lizard, both members of the reptile family.

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Smart Sea Lions

This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW explores whether animals and humans are more similar than we think. Meet Rio, a sea lion who demonstrates to researchers reasoning skills once thought limited to humans.

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Interfering with Fear

Discover how cognitive psychologist Sian Beilock is working to overcome how we experience mental pressure and to maximize our brain’s performance, in this video adapted from NOVA scienceNOW.

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Nutrition

This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K defines the 6 nutrients, explains what each one does for our body and demonstrates the path food takes in our bodies

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Observing the Secret Lives of Raccoons

This video resource from Nature: "Raccoon Nation" explores how scientists are using technology to gain a deeper understanding of raccoon behavior.

Owls

This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K discusses the physical adaptations of owls for hunting their prey.

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Penguin Response to Climate Change

Find out how climate change is affecting Antarctic Adélie penguins and their ecosystem in this video segment adapted from Lloyd Fales and Sweetspot Pictures, Inc.

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People of the Arctic

This video segment adapted from the National Film Board of Canada explores how the Inuit people have adapted their traditions and ways of life to changing environmental realities. The video features archival footage and interviews in Native languages.

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Phainopepla Bird

In this video segment from Outdoor Nevada, learn about the eating and migration habits of the Phainopepla, an unusual bird associated with the mistletoe plant.

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The Pigeon Express

This video segment from Nature profiles a small business in which homing pigeons play a central role.

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Planetary Moves

This video segment from Nature offers an introduction to four species’ migratory patterns.

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Plants-in-Motion

While we tend to think of plants as stationary, they are in constant, though very slow motion, as they respond to environmental factors. Watch plants move in time-lapse videos in this interactive activity adapted from Indiana University.

Prairie Dogs

In this video adapted from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, learn about the prairie dog, the importance of its role in its ecosystem, and how it is affected by an ever-growing human population.

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Primitive Insects of the Congaree Swamp

In this video segment from NatureScene, observe dragonflies and mayflies near Cedar Creek at Congaree Swamp National Park.

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Raccoons and the City

This video resource from Nature: "Raccoon Nation" explores the migration of raccoons to big cities and traits that help them thrive in urban environments.

Rattlesnakes

This video segment from Wild Nevada answers questions about the rattlesnake, a reptile that is often misunderstood.

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Raven Adaptability

This video segment from Nature features ravens, the most intelligent birds in the crow family.

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Redwoods at Redwood National Park

This video segment from NatureScene describes the characteristics of redwood trees at Redwood National Park.

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The Reproductive Role of Flowers

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about the critical role of flowers in seed plant reproductive biology.

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Reptiles of the Congaree Swamp

In this video segment from NatureScene, discover some reptiles in the swamp forest ecosystem at Congaree Swamp National Park.

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The Role of Genetics in Obesity

In this video segment from NOVA scienceNOW, meet researchers who are studying obesity and trying to understand the role that hormones and genetics can play in regulating appetite.

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The Roost

Learn how ravens benefit from sharing information and working together in this video segment from Nature.

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Root Systems of Trees at the Congaree Swamp

Learn about root systems of trees in the Congaree Swamp National Park in this video segment from NatureScene.

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Scorpions

This video segment from Outdoor Nevada takes a look at an ancient desert dweller, the scorpion.

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Sense of Smell Leads Salmon Home

This video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College reveals how Native American life and knowledge is connected to natural cycles.

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Smell

This short video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K explains how a scent particle moves from your nose to a nerve cell which sends a signal to your brain.

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Snakes

This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K describes the adaptations, anatomy, natural history and types of snakes.

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A Tail Like This

We use our senses to communicate and explore the world around us. Animals use their senses to help them find food and tell them when danger is near. You may not be able to move your ears like a rabbit, but you both have ears. Learn about traits you share with other animals in this KET original video.

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A Tail Like This Interactive

We use our senses to communicate and explore the world around us. Animals use their senses to help them find food and tell them when danger is near. You may not be able to move your ears like a rabbit, but you both have ears. Learn about traits you share with other animals in this original interactive from KET.

Talking Bacteria

In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, microbiologist Bonnie Bassler shares her discovery that bacteria coordinate group activity by communicating through chemical signals.

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Taste

This short video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K illustrates the anatomy of the tongue, showing how it works to help you taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty food items.

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Teeth

This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K takes you to the dentist where you discover the different types of teeth animals have, how many teeth and the kinds humans have, the parts of a tooth and how to keep your teeth healthy.

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Testing Intelligence

In this video segment from Nature, scientific experiments test how ravens think.

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Thinking About Thinking

This video from The Human Spark features a discussion about the ability of humans to think about others' thoughts.

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Touch

This short video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K shows a cross section of the body's largest organ, skin, and explains that it has at least 7 different kinds of sensors.

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Tracking Polar Bears

In this interactive activity adapted from the USGS Alaska Science Center, track the movements of a polar bear as it migrates across the changing Arctic sea ice and compare the paths of four different polar bears.

Turkey Talk

This video resource from Nature: "My Life as a Turkey" explores the ways in which wild turkeys communicate.

Turtle Defense

In this video from WPSU’s series Outside, learn how turtles ward off danger in the wild with special characteristics that enable them to survive in their habitat.

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An Unpredictable Environment

In this video segment adapted from the International Institute for Sustainable Development, Inuit observers describe how their traditional understanding of weather patterns is being challenged by unpredictable weather behaviors.

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Vehicle Stopping Distance

How far will your car travel once you decide you need to stop? This video adapted from KET’s Street Skills explains the biology and physics involved in individual reaction time and provides cautionary information for young drivers.

Venom: A Viper’s Deadly Weapon

This video excerpt from NOVA: “Venom: Nature’s Killer” explains how venom enters a human body and causes it to shutdown.

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Warmer Oceans Affect Food Web

In this video adapted from KTOO, scientists discuss how ocean warming may be responsible for the decline in the seabird, seal, and sea lion populations of Prince William Sound, Alaska.

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Waves of Destruction

Learn about the anatomy of a tsunami in this segment from Nature.

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Whale and Human Ears

What do whale ears look like? You might be surprised! These two versions of this diagram -- one with the anatomical parts labeled and one that students can label themselves -- compare the anatomy of a whale ear to that of a human ear. From Marine Biology: Environment, Diversity, and Ecology by David Lerman

Who Comes to the Feeder Interactive

Children learn about the different birds they can attract to a backyard feeder in this original video from KET.

Wild Animal Rehabilitation

In this video adapted from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, see how volunteers care for sick or injured animals. Also learn why human interaction is not always the best solution.

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The Wild Suburban Koala

This video resource from Nature: "Cracking the Koala Code" examines how koalas have adapted to their new suburban environment, and how that environment is attempting to adapt to koalas.

Wolf Research

In this video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K you fly with a biologist as they track, trap and radio collar a pack of wolves.

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