Environmental & Earth Systems

11. Habitat Earth – 🎥
Length:
 ~45 minutes (25–30 min film + Customized Segment)

Description: Examines Earth’s ecosystems, networks, and the connections between humans and the natural world.

Standards:

  • HS-LS2-6: Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the cycling of matter and flow of energy in ecosystems maintain stability.
  • HS-ESS3-4: Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on Earth systems.

12. Expedition Reef – 🎥
Length:
 ~45 minutes (27 min film + Customized Segment)

Description: Dives into coral reef ecosystems, exploring their biodiversity, threats, and conservation efforts.

Standards:

  • HS-LS2-6: Analyze the role of biodiversity in ecosystems.
  • HS-ESS3-4: Apply scientific principles to design methods for monitoring and reducing human impacts.

13. Always Above – 🎥
Length:
 ~45 minutes (24 min film + Customized Segment)

Description: Shows how satellites are woven into modern life, from communication and navigation to weather forecasting.

Standards:

  • HS-ESS3-6: Use computational models to illustrate the role of satellites in Earth systems.
  • HS-ETS1-3: Evaluate technological solutions for global challenges.