Environmental Science

Weather Kahoots

Weather comes in many forms from rain and snow to sun and fog! Discover the many forms of weather, how they connect to storms like hurricanes and tornados, and the impact different weather has on our world.

Resources Kahoots

Resources are what sustain, well, everything! Our everyday lives are powered by the resources around us, and far away. Learn what goes into building houses, baking a cake, and just about everything we do.

Sensing Our Climate Kahoots

Why are sea levels rising? Why are wildfires becoming more intense and frequent? Why are some parts of the world experiencing increased storms? How does increasing global average temperature effect our world? Learn how scientists use data and remote...
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Emma and the Plastic Bag

Emma is a curious child. One day, she noticed a bird nibbling on a plastic bag. She threw it away, but the wind carried it off! Join Emma on an exciting adventure through the park, forest, the beach, and beyond to discover an important phenomenon - how...
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Jane Goodall & Mr H’s Message of Perseverance

Who is the plushy monkey Dr. Jane Goodall brings everywhere? Jane shares the heartwarming story of Mr. H, who she received as a gift over 30 years ago from her friend Gary Haun.
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Fresh Flower Science Hack for Extended Bloom

Do you want to extend the life of fresh flower bouquets? Maynard Okereke dives into the world of botanical science and explores the role of photosynthesis in the life cycle of plants.
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Jane Goodall on What We Can Learn from Chimpanzees

Dr. Jane Goodall discusses what we can learn from chimpanzees. She’s observed their art of reconciliation, a skill that chimpanzees excel at, while we often struggle with grudges and conflicts worldwide.
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How Jane Goodall Ended Up Studying Chimpanzees

Join us on a journey into the life and work of the legendary ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall. In this video, Jane Goodall discusses her remarkable story of how her adventure in Tanzania began with a simple goal: to study any animal in the...
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Jane Goodall's Advice That Shaped Her Life

Jane Goodall, defied expectations and followed her childhood dreams to Africa's wild heart. In this video, we explore the advice she received at the age of 10 and how it shaped her extraordinary path.
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¿Qué es El Niño?

Participa con nosotros en un viaje para explorar el fascinante mundo de El Niño y sus profundos efectos en el medio ambiente de Latinoamérica. En este video, profundizamos en los aspectos científicos e históricos de este fenómeno climático. Descubre cómo...
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Why Do Floods Happen?

When it rains and there is too much water to be absorbed by the ground, floods can happen. Explore what floods are, why they happen, and how to stay safe during them.
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How Do We Know When It Will Rain?

Before heading out for the day, lots of people check the weather. How do we know if it will rain, be sunny, or maybe even snow? We listen to meteorologists. Explore the technologies meteorologists use to predict the weather.
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Where Does Fog Come From?

If you have ever seen a gray mist close to the ground, you've experienced fog! Explore what the natural phenomenon fog is and why it happens.
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Severe Weather

You may have experienced or heard about different forms of extreme weather like a tornado, hurricane or flood. Explore these kinds of severe weather and their effects on the biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.
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Weather vs. Climate

When you see it is raining you are observing the weather. But how does that differ from the climate? And what is climate change? Let's explore these questions about weather, climate, and the relationship between them.