About EWCed
Science
3 minute lesson
Instead of using dangerous chemicals, this vineyard has been using ducks to keep pests away from their crops.
Culture
4 minute lesson
When foxes threatened the penguin population of Australia’s Middle Island, the perfect solution came from an unexpected place: a chicken farm!
Flamingos aren’t born pink! Here’s how they get that stunning color in their feathers…
Arts
9 minute lesson
Jason deCaires Taylor collaborates with the ocean to make beautiful, underwater sculptures that invite viewers to encounter the ocean in a new way.
6 minute lesson
What if we brought back the animals we’ve lost? What kind of effect would they have on the planet? ‘
Places
Cenotes might seem like nothing more than big pits, but these underground caves are central to the vibrant ecological health of the Yucatan jungle.
Learn about what makes owls so quiet and deadly.
5 minute lesson
How are sharks such amazing, powerful predators? Evolution has done some pretty impressive work. Let’s learn about it!
14 minute lesson
Have you ever eaten a bug? Our planet could be happier if we all started eating insects, and theres a movement to bring them into the culinary world.
Did you know that an octopus can smell through their tentacles?
From insects to prairie dogs, let’s meet some of the planets more remarkable engineers.
10 minute lesson
A lot of species are in danger of extinction, but there are a few who have made it back from the brink!
7 minute lesson
The way that these little friends go about it is fascinating. Let’s learn how!
Butterflies may be beautiful but the caterpillar is an underappreciated part of the natural world.
Failure can bring us more success than we normally assume. Check out a few of the scientific accidents that have changed what we know about the world!
Social Studies
How are the movements of the continents changing our landscapes and the species we’re seeing today?
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