Curated OER
Fetal Development
In vitro and sonogram pictures from four through thirty-seven weeks are shown in a slide show as music plays in the background. Baby and toddler pictures wrap up the presentation. Incredible imaging is captured and displayed in this...
Curated OER
The Origin of Species
Allow Mr. Anderson to assist you in describing how one species can become two through speciation and reproductive isolation. Intended for upper graders, this clip wonderfully explains several complex concepts in a way your class can...
Curated OER
The Female Reproductive System
A slide presentation is shown while the structures and functions of female reproduction are covered with narration. Estrogen is treated with some detail as well. Learners can easily take notes following the outline on the screen. This...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Evolving Ideas: How Does Evolution Really Work?
The process of evolution through natural selection is the focus of this video segment from Evolution, which presents a field study of hummingbird speciation in Ecuador. [6:41]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tale of the Peacock
The peacock provides a classic example of sexual selection, the force behind nature's extravagances. From Evolution: "Why Sex?" [4:02] Includes background reading and discussion questions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Reproductive Role of Flowers
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about the critical role of flowers in seed plant reproductive biology. [4:01]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dolphin Reproductive Behavior
This video segment from the Science and Technology Chat series focuses on dolphin pregnancy, birth, and care of the young, and features Atlantic bottlenose dolphins living in captivity at the Mirage Resort Dolphin Habitat. [2:38]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Life?
Defining life is harder than it seems. This video explains four key qualities that all living things possess: Metabolism, Homeostasis, Reproduction, and Adaptation. DNA plays a crucial role in all of these qualities. [10:24]
Crash Course
Crash Course Big History #4: Life Begins
The Crash Course guys teach about life on Earth- the earliest forms of life on Earth, and some of the ways that they developed into other forms. [13:29]
SciShow
Sci Show: Why Sex?
Hank gets into why sex is the preferred method of reproduction for most species - and it's not for the reasons you're thinking. [4:53]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Evolution Clarification
A follow up to the evolution video with explanations of what better and success means in terms of evolution. Understand that modern day definitions of better and success differ from the evolutionary definition which means improved...
Crash Course
Crash Course Biology #34: The Reproductive System How Gonads Go
Hank lets us in on the meaning of life, at least from a biological perspective - it's reproduction, which answers the essential question of all organisms: how do I make more of myself? So, sex, how does it work? [12:03]
Sea Studios Foundation
Shape of Life: Flatworms: Reproduction
A video exploring the reproduction of flatworms. See how the two marine flatworms jab each other to inject sperm. The one that gets injected becomes the female and nourishes the developing fertilized eggs. [1:44]
Sea Studios Foundation
Shape of Life: Flatworm Animation: Reproduction
Flatworms are hermaphroditic with both male and female reproductive organs. They also have internal fertilization. See Penis Fencing (Behavior Sequences) to learn how the sperm gets delivered. [0:48]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Threshold 5: Life on Earth Video
Through a diversity of chemical elements and the perfect conditions on Earth, life mysteriously appeared. [2:58]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Basics of Egg Development
Understand the basic functions of egg development in humans. [7:18]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Reproductive System: Welcome to the Reproductive System
Understand the structure and function of the reproductive system. [6:38]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Breast Anatomy and Lactation
This video explains the anatomy of a breast and the mechanism of lactation. [7:26]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
Learn about the anatomy of the male reproductive system. [10:02]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: More
How do population, natural resources, and women's rights all intersect? We'll talk about population and reproduction through the ages, and its connection to environmental issues past and present.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: 7 Characteristics of Life: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce the 7 characteristics of all living things. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "7 Characteristics of Life."