Our Flowering World - and Introduction to Flowers
Links to electromagnetic waves video instead of video about how flowers come in many shapes and sizes, and that they play a vital role in the natural world. Their purpose is reproduction. (1:22)
Volcanoes from Around the World
This video shows photographs of volcanoes from around the world. It is set to music and each photo gives the location of the volcano. It shows both dormant and erupting volcanoes. Music may be a bit distracting to the viewer. (06:07)
Harnessing Energy for a Sustainable World on Vimeo
This video features John Crittenden, Director of the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems at Georgia Tech. One of the greatest challenges is trying to create a sustainable future. John encourages us to recreate the place where we live by (1) using the resources that nature provides and (2) generate no more waste that nature can assimilate. Run time 03:40.
Our World: Surface Currents
In this NASA video segment learn what causes ocean surface currents. This segment will explain what variables affect and steer surface currents. (04:39)
Blue Planet, Ocean World; 1 Of 5
In this film, naturalist David Attenborough discusses the creatures of the deep. This film is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students. Run time 10:01.
Blue Planet, Ocean World; 2 Of 5
In this film, naturalist David Attenborough discusses the creatures of the deep. This film is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students. Run time 0:57.
Blue Planet, Ocean World; 3 Of 5
In this film, naturalist David Attenborough discusses the creatures of the deep. This film is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students. Run time 10:00.
Blue Planet, Ocean World; 4 Of 5
In this film, naturalist David Attenborough discusses the creatures of the deep. This film is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students. Run time 10:03.
Blue Planet, Ocean World; 5 Of 5
In this film, naturalist David Attenborough discusses the creatures of the deep. This film is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students. Run tim 08:52.
Change at the Top of the World
Marked by towering glaciers and vast expanses of tundra and open sea, the astonishing Arctic landscape exudes a feeling of immense power. But the region's ecosystem is actually one of the most fragile, and it is facing quick deterioration from man-made intrusions such as mining, oil drilling, and pollution - as well as global warming. Journey with explore to meet the region's people and find out how these issues are affe
Change at the Top of the World
Marked by towering glaciers and vast expanses of tundra and open sea, the astonishing Arctic landscape exudes a feeling of immense power. But the region's ecosystem is actually one of the most fragile, and it is facing quick deterioration from man-made intrusions such as mining, oil drilling, and pollution - as well as global warming. Journey with explore to meet the region's people and find out how these issues are affect
How do climate changes in Greenland and Antartica affect weather for the rest of the world?
How do climate changes in Greenland and Antarctica affect weather for the rest of the world?" Alan Rodger – British Antarctic Survey. Addressing polar region study as a whole, the interactions between the physical, chemical, biological, solar, human, space and solar, marine life, climate, geological aspects. Run time 03:39.
Newton's Second Law: "Forces in a Barbie World"
Teenagers demonstrate Newton's Second Law (F=ma) using shopping carts in a toy store, Barbie dolls, and other props. The lighter the object, the farther it goes with the same force. This is a student-made video.Â
Grandma's Tales from India: Krishna's Strange World Timeless, treasured animation stories that generations of Indian children have grown up with and loved. These stories end with a moral and are pearls of wisdom and learning. (27:45)
"The World is Too Much With Us" Poem by William Wordsworth
Wordsworth laments the fact that the materialistic way of life has robbed us of the pleasure of the appreciation of nature. The reading of this poem is accompanied by selected public domain artwork. Read by Samuel Godfrey George  (1:27)
"Epitaph on the World" Poem by Henry David Thoreau
A reading of the poem "Epitaph on the World" accompanied by images and music in a slideshow. Words on screen. (1:28)
Our World: Snowflakes
Snowflakes are actually a history of what was happening in the atmosphere as the snowflake formed and fell to the ground. Find out how you can help NASA scientists study different types of snowflakes to learn about the atmosphere and changes in climate. (04:15)
World Hip Hop Dance Championship: POREOTICS World Finals 2009 Performance, 8/2/09
U.S.A.'s POREOTICS pursue the World Championship title at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.(2:28)
Our World: What is a Tide?
In this NASA video segment learn how the Sun, moon, and gravity all play a role in the creation of tides and waves. Color animation demonstrates how the moon, Sun, and Earth interact to create tides. A quick overview of waves is demonstrated in this video segment.
Real World: Keeping the International Space Station in Orbit
Each day, gravity pulls the International Space Station, or ISS, a little closer to Earth. See how drag causes the ISS to slow down. Learn about the challenges of keeping the ISS in orbit and how NASA counteracts orbital decay. (05:38)
