From Leaf to Landscape
![Old vs Mature Leaves; bioGraphic illustration by Jane Kim](https://calacademy.org/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_square_460px/public/assets/images/Education_Images/TYE_Images/fromleaftolandscape1200x1200.jpg?itok=t0vZ70G4&c=952428d63efb176a1c8040606d9f0dde)
A rainforest’s ability to take a deep breath depends on a somewhat surprising factor—the age of its leaves.
The Color of Drought
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In this silent video, view color-coded data which show how California's trees were affected by drought in 2016.
Catching the Rainforest's Breath
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Ecosystem-wide, is the Amazon storing or releasing more carbon dioxide? Watch this silent clip to view the data.
Travel Deep Inside a Leaf
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What would you see if you could shrink down to fit inside a plant cell?
Plate Tectonics & Earthquakes
Evidence of Plate Tectonics
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Evidence from fossils, glaciers, and complementary coastlines helps reveal how plates once fit together.
From Core to Crust: Defining Earth’s Layers
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The inside of our planet is made primarily out of iron and nickel and dark, dense rock.
Anatomy of an Earthquake
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Learn about all the individual elements and forces that make up an earthquake.
Sequence: How Seasons Affect Producers and Consumers
Why Do We Have Different Seasons?
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In this video, learn how Earth’s rotation and the angle of sunlight interact to create different seasons.
Timelapse: Photosynthesis Seen From Space
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Witness the influence of the sun on the seasonal abundance of plant matter produced on land and in our oceans.
Why Do Birds Migrate?
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See how seasonal changes drive patterns in animal behavior.
Connections to Human Society
How Did Human Civilization Spread?
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How is the development of human population centers linked to the development of agriculture?
How Quickly Do Ships Cross the Oceans?
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This clip demonstrates global ship traffic over an eleven day period.
How Many Planes Are in the Sky?
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Real-time air traffic reveals travel patterns occurring on timescales far more rapid than species migration.
Teaching Tips
Infographics in the Classroom Teacher Toolkit
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This toolkit provide ideas, strategies, and resources for incorporating infographics into science curricula.