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This comprehensive video clip library of 50 two-to-three-minute segments-breathtakingly filmed in locales around the world-will open viewers' eyes as they learn key biological, environmental, and geological concepts associated with the ecological communities forming the biosphere. Whether using a single biome clip to support a discussion or an entire five-clip biome module to give students a quick introduction, Biomes of the Earth is an indispensable...
3) Outback
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The Australian continent is covered by desert, including parts of the country's interior where saline lakes and bizarre rock formations can also be found. Yet these deserts are full of life. Aboriginal communities have adapted to the harsh conditions and have not been displaced here as they have in other areas. The wildlife in this area has also had to adapt. From kangaroos and dingoes, to the prolific birdlife and feral animals that thrive in this...
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The prairies of the American west, the pampas of Argentina, the steppes of Russia, and the veldt of South Africa all share at least one thing in common: they are covered with miles upon miles of grass. This program can help students learn to identify the climates, life-forms, and behavioral adaptations that correspond to each type of grassland biome. Factors that threaten the survival of these habitats' distinctive animal communities-and of the ecosystems...
5) Judea
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And Introduction (1:15) -- Jerusalem (4:06) -- Desert of the Soul (3:39) -- Spirituality in a Military Zone (1:44) -- Touring the Judean Desert (4:16) -- Above the Dead Sea (3:38) -- Saving Those in Distress (2:20) -- Surviving in the Judean Desert (3:58) -- Cultural and Spiritual Teaching (1:53) -- Moving with the Seasons (2:54) -- Jerusalem Tourism (2:15) -- A Desert Rich in Archaeology (3:09) -- Masada (3:18) -- Healing and the Dead Sea (4:54)...
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Whether it's a stretch of sand dunes in equatorial Africa or a cactus-covered plain in California, any place that receives less than ten inches of rain per year is considered a desert. By comparing and contrasting arid and semi-arid regions, this program provides students with a balanced picture of the Earth's desert biomes. The program also investigates how the few plants and animals that inhabit these ecosystems survive the extreme temperatures...
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About a fifth of the Earth's land surface is tundra: cold, dry, treeless, and home to a diverse range of inhabitants including lichens and lemmings, sedges and snowy owls, and dwarf willow bushes and musk oxen. By viewing this program, students can develop a fundamental appreciation for the world's Arctic and Alpine tundra biomes. The plants and animals that populate tundra environments are clearly identified, along with the adaptations that enable...
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At one time, lush, steaming jungles covered much of the planet's land mass. Through this program, students can expand their understanding of rainforests and how their inhabitants live. Special attention is given to the threats to these incredibly rich ecosystems, home to more than half of the different kinds of animals and plants that live on Earth.
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Scientist, cartographer, and ecological pioneer, Alexander von Humboldt set himself a vast goal: "to find out how the forces of nature interact upon one another." This program follows the first two years of Humboldt and Bonpland's explorations as they charted rivers, gathered samples, and documented thousands of species of fauna and flora in Colombia, Cuba, and the Andes. Along with striking location footage, many of the expedition's original maps,...
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And Introduction (1:15) -- HIV Pandemic (1:57) -- Safaris Out of Windhoek (2:44) -- A Family Business (2:19) -- Tourism in the Namib (3:58) -- Building a Future from Tourism (3:23) -- HIV/AIDS in Himba Population (2:02) -- Afrikkans Member of Himbu Tribe (5:08) -- Tradition and Education (2:36) -- An Exciting Lesson (3:05) -- Elusive and Venomous (1:53) -- Persevering Through Hardship (2:56) -- Kunene Region (2:39) -- Desert Survival (3:28) -- Elephant...
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This Science Screen Report studies how deserts form and how organisms adapt to these harsh environments. Defining a desert as a vast area of windy, arid land, the program identifies the Gobi and Sahara as common examples as well as regions of the Arctic and Antarctic. It demonstrates that many of these supposed wastelands contain surprisingly high levels of biodiversity, and shows how overgrazing and population increase can desertify forest habitats...
12) Fiji
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Situated in the South Pacific north of New Zealand, the Republic of Fiji was settled as far back as 3500 BC. With the help of foreign settlers, Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau united part of Fiji's warring tribes under his leadership and established a united Fijian kingdom in 1871. The British subjugated the island in 1874 and brought over Indian contract laborers. This film examines how, after gaining independence from British rule in 1971, Fiji has struggled...
13) Agriculture
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Before agriculture, early humans were hunter-gatherers, moving from place to place to follow herds of animals. The development of agriculture gave rise to the beginning of civilization and cities. Learn about the origins of agriculture, the science of soil, the needs of plants, farming techniques, and the future of farming.
14) Zanzibar
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A group of coral atolls and small islands just south of the equator, off the coast of East Africa is known as the archipelago of Zanzibar. This film takes viewers to Stone Town, with its architectural features like the Old Fort and the House of Wonders. Explore the center of the Swahili arts scene?
15) The Galapagos
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Forged from volcanic eruptions deep below the seabed, the Galapagos Islands are home to some of most rare species in the world. This film explores this remarkable archipelago off the coast of Ecuador, where Charles Darwin studied the endemic species and formed his theory of evolution?
16) Cuba
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on what is now the island of Cuba and claimed it for Spain, and in a little over a century, the native population was virtually wiped out. Cuban culture is therefore influenced by a melting pot of cultures, primarily those of Spain and Africa due to the importation of slaves from that continent. This film explores this tropical outpost where, thanks to the island's physical isolation and closed society, it seems...
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From the tangled jungle of river basins, Humboldt and Bonpland journeyed into the thin air of Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico, reaching a literal height with their ascent of Mt. Chimborazo. This program weaves location footage, reenactments, rare manuscripts, and readings from Humboldt's letters and journals to present the second half of a scientific odyssey. Humboldt's paradigm of "botanical geography" is clearly seen as the precursor to today's concept...
18) Atacama
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And Introduction (1:15) -- Driest Desert (2:05) -- High Desert Human Survival (2:43) -- Ayquina (2:35) -- Topain Village (3:12) -- Change on the Horizon (2:25) -- Extracting Mineral Wealth (3:30) -- Prehistoric Statements in Stone (2:42) -- Quillagua's Demise (3:03) -- A Dying Village (2:49) -- Subterranean Salt (4:03) -- Chacabuco's Dark History (1:42) -- Torture in the Desert (4:06) -- Mass Grave in the Desert (3:18) -- Western Edge of the Atacama...
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Why do communities take hold in areas prone to flooding, volcanic eruptions, and other catastrophes? This program profiles Italian cities that have suffered from natural disasters and why habitation has continued in those places. Touring flood-plagued Florence, its Arno River dam, and a Roman-style house near Pompeii, the program presents examples of how, throughout history, environmental dangers have taken a backseat to everyday human needs, until...
20) Gobi
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Known as one of the most extreme places on the planet, the Gobi Desert can see a temperature change of more than 80 degrees in a 24-hour period, and dust storms with winds over 100 miles per hour. Occasional frost and snow on the dunes is not an uncommon sight. Despite the harsh conditions, the surrounding regions sustain a multitude of animal and plant life. This film explores Asia's largest desert with its expanses of gravel plains and rocky outcrops....
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