Paleontological Research Institution Courses

The Power of iNaturalist

Discover how iNaturalist connects global citizen scientists to document biodiversity, providing valuable data for research while enhancing your engagement with nature through expert tips and collaborative identification.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Direct Evidence in the Atmosphere Tells Us Why the Earth Is Heating Up

Discover why Earth is heating up through analysis of carbon isotopes in atmospheric CO2, revealing the main causes and evidence of rapid warming.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Together on the River of Life - A Two Row Approach to Water Protection

Explore Indigenous-led water protection efforts through multimedia storytelling and traditional Two Row Wampum principles with Dr. Jason Corwin from University at Buffalo.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Props and Social Math to Communicate the Scale and Urgency of Climate Change

Discover how to make climate change's massive scale tangible using props and social math techniques to transform abstract numbers into compelling, understandable visual demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Supporting the Teaching of New York State's New Climate Expectations

Discover how to effectively teach New York State's updated climate science standards with practical strategies and resources for educators.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Props and Social Math to Communicate the Scale and Urgency of Climate Change

Discover innovative teaching methods using props and social math to make climate change data comprehensible, transforming abstract numbers into tangible, visual experiences for K-12 learners.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PGCPS Environmental Science Hands-On Workshop - Watershed of Trees Project

Explore hands-on activities and student data analysis for the Watershed of Trees project, enhancing environmental science curriculum with real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pale Blue Dot - Introduction to Energy and Climate on Earth

Explore Earth's energy balance, climate change, and the greenhouse effect with Cornell Professor Toby Ault in this engaging lecture at the Museum of the Earth.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

No Place Like Home: Early Earth's Atmosphere and Snowball Earth Episodes - Lecture 3

Explore early Earth's atmosphere, Snowball Earth episodes, and their connection to modern climate change with Cornell Professor Toby Ault.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Goldilocks Zone: A Story of Three Planets - Lecture 2

Explore the paradox of Earth's habitable climate through a comparative study of three planets, guided by Cornell University Professor Toby Ault.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cold Blooded: Hothouse Climates of the Dinosaurs - Lecture 6

Explore hothouse climates of dinosaur eras, carbon cycle disruptions, and their relevance to modern climate change with Cornell Professor Toby Ault.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Apocalypse Now and Then: The Permian Extinction and Its Relevance for Today - Lecture 5

Explore the Permian Extinction's lessons for our current era through Cornell Professor Toby Ault's insightful lecture at the Museum of the Earth.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Heart of Coal: Origins of the Industrial Revolution - Lecture 4

Explore the geological roots of our energy system and the Industrial Revolution with Cornell Professor Toby Ault in this engaging museum lecture.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Good, The Bad, and the Complex - Exploring the Use of AI in Science Teaching

Explore the nuanced implications and applications of AI technology in science education, examining both its potential benefits and challenges for educators and students.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video