It's summer in the Arctic, and its predators are hungry after a long winter. First watch Predators and Prey in the Arctic, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains how an Arctic fox stashes eggs, and while wolves hunt for caribou.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Strange Predators of the Deep Sea, narrator Sir David Attenborough details animals that live in the deep sea. Watch anglerfish and gulper eels catch prey. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Predators and Defenders of the Coral Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough examines what happens when predators descend on the coral reef. Learn how a crab protects the reef. Learn how parrotfish’s actions add up to creating beaches and islands. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Escaping Predators: Capuchin Monkeys and Wild Goats, narrator Gordon Buchanan details how even a young animal can play an important role in keeping predators away. Learn about how Capuchin monkeys and wild goats contribute to their communities by alerting others to the presence of danger and using their own special survival skills. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
Meet these incredible climbers! First watch Ibex Mountaineers, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough takes you up into the steep mountains of the Arabian Peninsula where Nubian ibex face predators. Will the nimble babies outfox the fox?
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Ibex Mountaineers, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the survival behaviors of the Nubian ibex in the harsh environment of the Arabian Peninsula. Watch the ibex’s interactions with predators, including the fox, and the challenges of survival in such a tough landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Predators and Prey in the Arctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores snow geese, who gather in numbers to protect themselves and their eggs from Arctic foxes. Watch as an Arctic fox stashes eggs, and wolves hunt for caribou. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Step into the frozen world of the Arctic and meet one of the planet’s most powerful, and vulnerable, predators: the polar bear. This BBC video playlist dives into the daily life of these majestic animals, from caring for playful cubs to navigating treacherous ice in search of food.
Through stunning footage and expert narration, learners will explore how polar bears adapt to extreme cold, hunt for seals, and survive in one of Earth’s harshest environments. Along the way, they’ll also discover how climate change is threatening the polar bear’s icy home, and why protecting it matters.
In The Crested Auklets' Safety in Numbers, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the crested auklet lives and uses its sheer numbers to escape predators. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In 500 Meters Down: Residents of the Twilight Zone, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes life in the ocean's twilight zone. Watch parasitism, jellyfish predators, and transparent animals living in the twilight zone. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
It's summer in the Arctic, and its predators are hungry after a long winter. First watch Predators and Prey in the Arctic, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains how an Arctic fox stashes eggs, and while wolves hunt for caribou.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Strange Predators of the Deep Sea, narrator Sir David Attenborough details animals that live in the deep sea. Watch anglerfish and gulper eels catch prey. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Predators and Defenders of the Coral Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough examines what happens when predators descend on the coral reef. Learn how a crab protects the reef. Learn how parrotfish’s actions add up to creating beaches and islands. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Escaping Predators: Capuchin Monkeys and Wild Goats, narrator Gordon Buchanan details how even a young animal can play an important role in keeping predators away. Learn about how Capuchin monkeys and wild goats contribute to their communities by alerting others to the presence of danger and using their own special survival skills. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
Meet these incredible climbers! First watch Ibex Mountaineers, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough takes you up into the steep mountains of the Arabian Peninsula where Nubian ibex face predators. Will the nimble babies outfox the fox?
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Ibex Mountaineers, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the survival behaviors of the Nubian ibex in the harsh environment of the Arabian Peninsula. Watch the ibex’s interactions with predators, including the fox, and the challenges of survival in such a tough landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Predators and Prey in the Arctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores snow geese, who gather in numbers to protect themselves and their eggs from Arctic foxes. Watch as an Arctic fox stashes eggs, and wolves hunt for caribou. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Step into the frozen world of the Arctic and meet one of the planet’s most powerful, and vulnerable, predators: the polar bear. This BBC video playlist dives into the daily life of these majestic animals, from caring for playful cubs to navigating treacherous ice in search of food.
Through stunning footage and expert narration, learners will explore how polar bears adapt to extreme cold, hunt for seals, and survive in one of Earth’s harshest environments. Along the way, they’ll also discover how climate change is threatening the polar bear’s icy home, and why protecting it matters.
In The Crested Auklets' Safety in Numbers, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the crested auklet lives and uses its sheer numbers to escape predators. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In 500 Meters Down: Residents of the Twilight Zone, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes life in the ocean's twilight zone. Watch parasitism, jellyfish predators, and transparent animals living in the twilight zone. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.