There's no place like the Gobi. First watch The Formation of The Gobi Desert, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains the origins of this singular place on the planet. Its lack of green coverage means it's actually visible from space!
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In The Formation of the Gobi Desert, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Gobi Desert and its origin. The Himalayas force air upwards, creating rainfall. When the air reaches the other side of the mountains, it is drier. This weather pattern formed the Gobi Desert. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Desperate Search for Water in the Desert, narrator Sir David Attenborough details the race for survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth. A mother elephant and her calf, separated from their herd by a dust storm, press on toward a life-giving river delta. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea Crisis, host Simon Reeve takes you to Bombay Beach, a once-glamorous hot spot by California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea. Originally formed by accident when a canal burst, the area became a booming resort. Now, it’s saturated with pesticides and drying up, leaving behind toxic dust — a stark reminder of how human actions can wreak havoc on the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
Visit the Royal Air Force Museum, where spring cleaning means rappelling on the side of a plane in order to dust it. Extra care is also needed for Second World War planes that are almost 100 years old. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
There's no place like the Gobi. First watch The Formation of The Gobi Desert, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains the origins of this singular place on the planet. Its lack of green coverage means it's actually visible from space!
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In The Formation of the Gobi Desert, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Gobi Desert and its origin. The Himalayas force air upwards, creating rainfall. When the air reaches the other side of the mountains, it is drier. This weather pattern formed the Gobi Desert. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Desperate Search for Water in the Desert, narrator Sir David Attenborough details the race for survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth. A mother elephant and her calf, separated from their herd by a dust storm, press on toward a life-giving river delta. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea Crisis, host Simon Reeve takes you to Bombay Beach, a once-glamorous hot spot by California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea. Originally formed by accident when a canal burst, the area became a booming resort. Now, it’s saturated with pesticides and drying up, leaving behind toxic dust — a stark reminder of how human actions can wreak havoc on the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
Visit the Royal Air Force Museum, where spring cleaning means rappelling on the side of a plane in order to dust it. Extra care is also needed for Second World War planes that are almost 100 years old. This video is excerpted from BBC News.