What happens when dry land gets soaked with water? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby discuss one of the most common natural disasters: flooding. You’ll learn about the earth’s ability to soak up water like a sponge, and why it sometimes gets overwhelmed. Discover what geographic areas are most susceptible to flooding, and what people living in those places do to protect themselves. You’ll also learn about floodwater--what’s floating around in there that makes it such a toxic soup? Most of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction was caused by...
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What happens when dry land gets soaked with water? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby discuss one of the most common natural disasters: flooding. You’ll learn about the earth’s ability to soak up water like a sponge, and why it sometimes gets overwhelmed. Discover what geographic areas are most susceptible to flooding, and what people living in those places do to protect themselves. You’ll also learn about floodwater--what’s floating around in there that makes it such a toxic soup? Most of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction was caused by flooding after the storm had already passed. Find out how storm surges from hurricanes, tides, tsunamis, and earthquakes can lead to watery nightmare!
FLOODS
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Water, water everywhere . . .
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Everything goes in cycles, even rocks! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby explain how one type of rock can actually become another! You’ll explore the three types of rock — igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary — and learn examples of each kind. How cool is it that one of these types is actually made out of living things! You also find out how heat, pressure, and erosion all play a part in the process that can transform igneous rock into metamorphic rock...and then back again. You’ll never look at a pebble the same way again!
Everything goes in cycles, even rocks! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby explain how one type of rock can actually become another! You’ll explore the three types of rock — igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary — and learn examples of each kind. How cool is it that one of these types is actually made out of living things! You also find out how heat, pressure, and erosion all play a part in the process that can transform igneous rock into metamorphic rock...and then back again. You’ll never look at a pebble the same way again!
ROCK CYCLE
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Sure, the life of a rock doesn't sound interesting at first, but you'd be surprised! Tim and Moby explore the rock cycle in this animated movie!
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Ready to get your hands dirty? Let Tim and Moby introduce you to the complicated world of soil! In this BrainPOP movie you’ll learn what it is that makes soil good for growing things. Tim and Moby will teach you about the difference between weathering and erosion; how dead plants help other plants grow; and how roots can actually break up rock. Discover what goes into a soil profile and learn how to name soil’s three main layers. Finally, you’ll find out what happens when you hit bedrock. (It probably means you’re done digging!)
Ready to get your hands dirty? Let Tim and Moby introduce you to the complicated world of soil! In this BrainPOP movie you’ll learn what it is that makes soil good for growing things. Tim and Moby will teach you about the difference between weathering and erosion; how dead plants help other plants grow; and how roots can actually break up rock. Discover what goes into a soil profile and learn how to name soil’s three main layers. Finally, you’ll find out what happens when you hit bedrock. (It probably means you’re done digging!)
SOIL
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What's the difference between dirt and soil? Tim digs into the question.
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Where do soil and sand come from? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the fundamentals of weathering. Discover how rocks break down into soil and how slow, natural forces can actually change the shape of Earth’s surface. You’ll learn the four causes of mechanical weathering, as well as the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering. You can also find out about some of the cool natural phenomena that chemical weathering can cause — like caves!
Where do soil and sand come from? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the fundamentals of weathering. Discover how rocks break down into soil and how slow, natural forces can actually change the shape of Earth’s surface. You’ll learn the four causes of mechanical weathering, as well as the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering. You can also find out about some of the cool natural phenomena that chemical weathering can cause — like caves!
WEATHERING
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Ever wonder how dirt is made? Or how sharp mountain peaks can become soft hills? Check out our movie about weathering and learn!
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Drip, drip, drip. Just a little bit of water can wear down rock if you give it enough time! Let Tim and Moby show you just how that happens in this BrainPOP movie on erosion. They’ll introduce you to the types of forces that can cause erosion; show you the many kinds of features that erosion can form on the landscape; and explain how weathering and sandblasting leave their mark on both natural and man-made monuments. You’ll also learn about the important role that plants play in the erosion process and discover how a few waves can reshape an entire continent. Hurry and watch...
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Drip, drip, drip. Just a little bit of water can wear down rock if you give it enough time! Let Tim and Moby show you just how that happens in this BrainPOP movie on erosion. They’ll introduce you to the types of forces that can cause erosion; show you the many kinds of features that erosion can form on the landscape; and explain how weathering and sandblasting leave their mark on both natural and man-made monuments. You’ll also learn about the important role that plants play in the erosion process and discover how a few waves can reshape an entire continent. Hurry and watch this movie before it washes away!
EROSION
