Dive into the wonders of Antarctica with this multi-grade lesson collection! Tailored for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, each unit includes engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on projects to uncover the mysteries of the frozen continent. Enhance your teaching with stunning BBC video clips showcasing Antarctic wildlife, research stations, and breathtaking icy landscapes. Printable resources like animal fact sheets, scientist journal templates, and conservation challenges bring the learning to life for your students. Perfect for science, geography, and environmental lessons!
In What Is Developmental Topographical Disorientation, meet Anne, a woman with a condition that makes it difficult for her to orient herself in space, even in familiar environments. Anne’s struggle to form mental maps of her surroundings affects her daily life and employment. This condition, which is only recently being studied, involves a person becoming disoriented without brain damage. Learn about how people typically develop mental maps and how Anne’s experience is challenging for both her and the medical team. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In The Go Jetters Climb the Tepui Mountains of Venezuela, the Go Jetters crew is in Venezuela and climbs to the top of a tepui, an extraordinary rock formation. Ubercorn shares funky facts about tepuis, including how they are older than dinosaurs and home to unique plant life. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Mount the Matterhorn, the Go Jetters crew learns about the Matterhorn, a mountain that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the mountain’s height, position, and cloud formations. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Discover the beauty of Canada! Take your class on a thrilling journey through Canada’s waterfalls, forests, and frozen wilds with this BBC playlist. From beluga whales to meteor strikes and snowy adventures, these clips bring science and geography to life — no parka required!
In Antarctica and Our Climate, geologist Iain Stewart explains how technology allows us to see the full geography of Antarctica, including lakes that are under ice and huge glaciers that cover islands of rock. Antarctica is formed because we are in an ice age that has lasted more than three million years, with small changes that have a large impact as ice advances and retreats over and over again. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
In Florida’s Incredible Biodiversity, Florida’s unique geography and climate make it one of the United States’ most biodiverse places to visit. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia's God-King, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains the rise of Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia’s first deified king. Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt were different and unique, but both relied on geography and divinity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Dive into the wonders of Antarctica with this multi-grade lesson collection! Tailored for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, each unit includes engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on projects to uncover the mysteries of the frozen continent. Enhance your teaching with stunning BBC video clips showcasing Antarctic wildlife, research stations, and breathtaking icy landscapes. Printable resources like animal fact sheets, scientist journal templates, and conservation challenges bring the learning to life for your students. Perfect for science, geography, and environmental lessons!
In What Is Developmental Topographical Disorientation, meet Anne, a woman with a condition that makes it difficult for her to orient herself in space, even in familiar environments. Anne’s struggle to form mental maps of her surroundings affects her daily life and employment. This condition, which is only recently being studied, involves a person becoming disoriented without brain damage. Learn about how people typically develop mental maps and how Anne’s experience is challenging for both her and the medical team. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In The Go Jetters Climb the Tepui Mountains of Venezuela, the Go Jetters crew is in Venezuela and climbs to the top of a tepui, an extraordinary rock formation. Ubercorn shares funky facts about tepuis, including how they are older than dinosaurs and home to unique plant life. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Mount the Matterhorn, the Go Jetters crew learns about the Matterhorn, a mountain that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the mountain’s height, position, and cloud formations. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Discover the beauty of Canada! Take your class on a thrilling journey through Canada’s waterfalls, forests, and frozen wilds with this BBC playlist. From beluga whales to meteor strikes and snowy adventures, these clips bring science and geography to life — no parka required!
In Antarctica and Our Climate, geologist Iain Stewart explains how technology allows us to see the full geography of Antarctica, including lakes that are under ice and huge glaciers that cover islands of rock. Antarctica is formed because we are in an ice age that has lasted more than three million years, with small changes that have a large impact as ice advances and retreats over and over again. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
In Florida’s Incredible Biodiversity, Florida’s unique geography and climate make it one of the United States’ most biodiverse places to visit. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia's God-King, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains the rise of Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia’s first deified king. Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt were different and unique, but both relied on geography and divinity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.