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Ring-tailed lemurs, survival in shrinking habitats
Dive into the life of the ring-tailed lemur, facing habitat destruction in Madagascar but thriving in conservation efforts globally.
Professor Dave Explains
Population Ecology (Life Tables, Age Structure, Population Growth)
With an understanding of individual organisms, let's take a look at population ecology, which looks at the dynamics of populations of organisms. How do populations grow? How are they structured? What is their geography? There is a lot to...
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Innovative Container Home in Costa Rica
Explore the unique home of photographer Sergio Pucci, built entirely from shipping containers in San José, Costa Rica. Learn how this eco-friendly project combines modern design with sustainable living, thanks to the vision of architect...
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Eco-friendly Urban Development and Social Diversification
Explore the transformation of the Henri Dunant district in Le Havre into an eco-friendly urban zone. Discover the motivations behind the project, led by architect Philippe Madec, and the innovative approach to social housing and...
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Ecological Transformation of Urban Spaces
Explore the endless possibilities of ecological habitats, where greener architecture transforms our world. Discover how the Pajol Marketplace in Paris' 18th arrondissement has been revitalized from an old railway freight station into a...
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Rehabilitation and Sustainable Development in Bordeaux
Discover the sustainable rehabilitation project in the Bastide district of Bordeaux. Led by business manager Philippe Bar, this initiative transforms abandoned buildings into a vibrant, eco-friendly urban area. Learn about the project's...
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Echoes of change, Tracking soundscapes in a warming world
Learn how a soundscape ecologist captures the shifting audio portraits of ecosystems under the impact of global warming.
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Climbers’ Paradise is the Last Refuge for an Ancient Species
It’s called the Land of Arches. With more than 100 natural sandstone arches, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a breathtaking natural spectacle. The gorge is considered one of the world’s premier rock climbing destinations. It’s also a haven...
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Muestreo
Método que consiste en usar una parte pequeña de algo para representar el todo.
Twig - Ciencias generales
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Sampling
The method of using a small part of something to represent the whole. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Conservation
Why is conservation important? How can we conserve biodiversity and wildlife species? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Conservation helps prevent organisms and habitats being lost. Protection is the best approach to conservation,...
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Asexual Reproduction in Plants
Some plants don't need both a male and female to reproduce - they can do it alone. Which plants can do this and how do they manage it? Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants use a variety of methods to reproduce. Methods include...
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Deforestation
Discover how the destruction of the rainforest impacts ecosystems, and begins a cycle that contributes to global warming. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Forests are home to 70% of Earth's land animals and plants....
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Adaptation - Survival Traits
Examples of physical and behavioural adaptations which allow plants and animals to survive in some of the most challenging habitats on Earth. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Animals and plants survive in diverse...
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Venn Diagrams: Global Habitats
Creating a Venn diagram to reveal the differences and surprising similarities between rainforest and desert environments. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films...
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Habitats – Pixelate
What is it? It's a coral reef! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.
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Habitats – Clip
Find out how sunfish and seagulls work together to survive. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats Learning Points Some habitats involve parasitic relationships. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that...
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Habitats – What's that noise?
What's that noise? ... It's the sound of the rainforest. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats A Twig Tidbit Film - What’s that noise? The children have to identify an object from its sound alone.
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Habitats – Spot the...
Six images are shown onscreen ... can you spot the habitats? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in the group.
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What is a habitat?
Find out what a habitat is. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats Learning Points A habitat is where any organism lives. A habitat must provide for the survival of an organism. A habitat must provide food, water...
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Ring-tailed lemurs, survival in shrinking habitats
Dive into the life of the ring-tailed lemur, facing habitat destruction in Madagascar but thriving in conservation efforts globally.
Great Big Story
Echoes of change, tracking soundscapes in a warming world
Learn how a soundscape ecologist captures the shifting audio portraits of ecosystems under the impact of global warming.
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Wet + Land = Wetland
Dr. Forrester explains the importance of wetlands and what they provide to humans and other living things.