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Subjects: Earth Science

  • Volcanoes (Junior)

    A compilation of the best volcanic footage from around the world with clear explanations of what causes the different volcanic types.
    Mid ocean ridges, volcanoes over trenches, plate tectonics, shield volcanoes, and lava viscosity all form part of the discussion.
    Plate tectonics is the underlying theme for this presentation.

  • Greenhouse Warming

    Topics include how does the atmosphere work; making a miniature greenhouse; what is making the Earth warmer; the carbon cycle; can we control the problem; how will greenhouse affect us; what can we do about it?

  • Water & The Water Cycle

    A look at the occurrence of water as ice, liquid and vapor, its climatic role, its properties and its cycle: to ground and back to sea. Also includes a look at the issue of water on other planets and it’s importance to life.

  • Air, Water Vapor & Weather

    Topics include sun’s energy; air; temperature varies with height; density depends on temperature; land and sea have different heat capacities; water vapour; smoke seeding clouds; thunderstorms.

  • Coastal Processes and Landforms

    This video shows the processes shaping our coastlines with UK and Australian examples. Topics include how erosion, transportation and deposition transform coastal landscapes; how geology and wave action combine to create beautiful formations such as arches and blow-holes; how waves cause damage and how to protect and reconstruct the coastline.

  • Real World Science

    The multi-award winning Real World Science video series brings scientific principles, facts and theories to life. Created for the classroom, each video is comprised of HD live-action video, colorful graphics and animation clips to engage students. The series is designed to support lessons in the areas of earth, space, physical and life sciences.

  • Earth Science Fundamentals

    The Science Fundamentals programs are designed to make science relevant in a child’s everyday life. Peer hosts introduce live-action, concrete situations to help teach scientific concepts and principles. Colorful graphics, animation and detailed diagrams are used throughout the program to reinforce the learning process.

  • Teaching Systems – Earth Science

    Teaching Systems – Earth Science

    So, Earth. It’s where we humans live. In fact, it’s the only planet known to support life. But what makes Earth capable of supporting life? How exactly does the planet function? This video series addresses these questions by investigating Earth’s place in the universe, its formation as a planet, and its relationship with the sun. Systems thinking and conservation are touched upon as we explore Earth as an energetic, dynamic, and recycling planet.

  • The Murray-Darling Basin: A System in Crisis

    This two-part DVD series is for senior secondary Geography students. It will outline the complex interaction between nature and farming communities from early settlement to the present.

  • American Experience