Primary Catalogue

Geography


Changing Seasons

Changing Seasons

Miniclips: First Nations Histories and Cultures

We know about Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring, but did you know that the seasonal calender that we take for granted is not the only one of its kind? Many First Nations Australians have their own cyclical seasonal calenders based on the changing...Show More
Our Carbon Culture

Our Carbon Culture

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

For centuries, humans have relied on fossil fuels to power our world. Coal fuelled the Industrial Revolution but has also had a devastating impact on people and the natural environment. Let’s dig a little deeper into our use of coal.
Warming Oceans

Warming Oceans

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

Since the 1970s, our oceans have absorbed 90% of the excess heat produced by CO2 emissions. As our oceans get hotter, and sea levels continue to rise, our world is sure to look very different in the future.
Fossil Fuels: Part Two

Fossil Fuels: Part Two

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

For centuries, humans have relied on fossil fuels to power our world. Oil and gas are hydrocarbons that have helped fuel our modern way of living, but burning them has a devastating impact on the natural world.
Adding to the Problem

Adding to the Problem

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

Deforestation and the use of fossil fuels are not the only human activities causing climate change. Other aspects of modern life are adding to the problem by producing greenhouse gases, like methane, nitrous oxide and chlorofluorocarbons. Let’s...Show More
Heatwaves

Heatwaves

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

Heatwaves caused by periods of extreme hot or dry weather are becoming more frequent across our planet. While some regions are able to cope with their devastating effects, others struggle to survive.
Human Impact

Human Impact

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

By monitoring changes in C02 levels over thousands of years, scientists know that Earth’s temperature is rising. The biggest cause of global warming? Our reliance on harmful fossil fuels.
Fossil Fuels: Part One

Fossil Fuels: Part One

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

For centuries, humans have relied on fossil fuels to power our world. Coal fuelled the Industrial Revolution but also had a devastating impact on people and the natural environment. Let’s dig a little deeper into our use of coal.
The Carbon Cycle

The Carbon Cycle

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

The Carbon Cycle is the process by which carbon is constantly absorbed, stored and recycled by living and non-living things, thereby maintaining the delicate balance that supports all life on Earth.
Burning the Forests

Burning the Forests

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

Trees and forests are known as the lungs of the Earth because they absorb and store carbon. But when they’re burned or cut down, the C02 they release contributes to global warming.
The Greenhouse Effect

The Greenhouse Effect

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

Earth’s atmosphere acts like a greenhouse, deflecting the fiercest of the Sun’s rays while retaining heat that would otherwise escape at night. This is known as the greenhouse effect and it’s a process that’s essential to life on Earth.
The Haudenosaunee

The Haudenosaunee

Miniclips: Native American Nations

The Haudenosaunee are a confederacy of six Nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. Made in consultation with Haudenosaunee representatives, this video explores their history, society and culture, and how they live today.
The Cherokee

The Cherokee

Miniclips: Native American Nations

The Cherokee are a Nation whose homelands encompass a large portion of southeastern North America. Made in consultation with Cherokee representatives, this video explores their history, society and culture, and how they live and thrive today.
Transport in Cold Climates

Transport in Cold Climates

Miniclips

In very cold climates, the ways that people get around may be different to the ones you use where you live. This video looks at the methods of transportation used by people living around lots of ice and snow.
Different Types of Climates

Different Types of Climates

Miniclips

Climate impacts everyone, all over the world. This video takes a look at what climate is, the words we use to describe it, and how it impacts the activities that people can participate in.
River Nile

River Nile

High Five Facts: Geography

This video explores five fun facts about the River Nile.
Clouds

Clouds

High Five Facts: Weather

This video explores five fun facts about clouds.
Rainbows

Rainbows

High Five Facts: Weather

This video explores five fun facts about rainbows.
Lightning

Lightning

High Five Facts: Weather

This video explores five fun facts about lightning.
Hail

Hail

High Five Facts: Weather

This video explores five fun facts about hail.
Monsoons

Monsoons

High Five Facts: Weather

This video explores five fun facts about monsoons.
Thunder

Thunder

High Five Facts: Weather

This video explores five fun facts about thunder.
Fog

Fog

High Five Facts: Weather

This video explores five fun facts about fog.
Volcanoes

Volcanoes

High Five Facts: Natural Disasters

This video explores five fun facts about volcanoes.
Plastic Recycling

Plastic Recycling

High Five Facts: Environment

This video explores five fun facts about plastic recycling.