Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Annelida Part 3: Oligochaeta and Hirudinea (Segmented Terrestrial/Aquatic Worms and Leeches)
With the marine segmented worms covered, let's get a closer look at Oligochaeta and Hirudinea, which include the familiar earthworms, and the leeches. The anatomy and physiology of the common earthworm is actually quite fascinating,...
Professor Dave Explains
The Terrestrial Environment
We just learned about the aquatic environment, so now let's head onto dry land! How did life initially get onto land? What can we learn about soil? What are the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles? Let's check it all out!
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I WONDER - What Are Wetlands?
This video is answering the question of what are wetlands.
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Variations in Plant Traits
The video “Variations in Plant Traits” explains how the natural environment causes variations in plant traits.
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What Do Plants Need
Miss Palomine reviews that plants need soil, water, and sunlight to grow. She then shows the student two exceptions, and explains that different plants have different needs for sunlight, soil, and water.
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Let’s Talk about Plants
We find Miss Palomine watering her house plant. This begins a discussion of the various parts of the plant and how plants grow.
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Our Precious Natural Resources
Miss Palomine describes what natural resources are. She then explains the difference between something that is man-made and something that is a natural resource. She concludes by explaining why it’s important that we conserve our natural...
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Meet and Greet: Trevor the Toad!
Meet Trevor the smooth sided toad! What makes her special, where does she live, how does she spend her time at Animal Wonders, and is she poisonous?
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Meet and Greet Tali the Tegu
Meet Tali the Argentine Black and White Tegu! She just joined the crew at Animal Wonders and she's already settled in and we're becoming great friends. Check out her new home and get to know her!
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Is Sand Bad for Leopard Geckos?
Having sand in leopard gecko enclosures is controversial in reptile care communities, but why? And should you avoid it? Jessi and her friends Freckles and Jelly the leopard geckos explain what this is all about.
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Meet and Greet: African Pixie Frog!
Introducing our new frog! Meet this little big guy, hear his name reveal, and get to know the story of why he came to us and how we're caring for him.
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Bioactive Enclosure For A Tegu!
Jessi shows off a newly built bioactive enclosure for Pearl the Colombian black and white tegu lizard. Includes adorable lizard, plants, soil, and tiny clean up crew.
Rock 'N Learn
Photosynthesis and Parts of a Plant
Learn about photosynthesis and the parts of a plant with fun animation for students of all ages, especially fourth graders. Learn how plants make their food using water, air, light, and nutrients. Covers chlorophyll and photosynthesis...
Professor Dave Explains
Weathering Environments Part 1: Fluvial Processes
We now know about physical and chemical weathering, so now it's time to learn about the different weathering environments. These are fluvial, aeolian, and glacial. Let's start with fluvial, which means environments dominated by flowing...
Let's Tute
Decontamination of Soil
In this session you will learn about what causes the contamination of soil. 1. Sources through which contamination of soil occurs 2. What damages can cause the because of contamination of soil 3. Different techniques to decontaminate the...
Let's Tute
How do seeds become a new plant?
In this session you will learn about thow the tiny seed can be grown. 1. Anatomy of the seed 2. Steps and process to follow for a seed to grow healthy like a plant 3. What is Germination? 4. Life cycle of a seed to a plant.
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Understanding Movement of Matter through the Ecosystem
In this video, the teacher explains how matter is constantly recycled in ecosystems. She shows examples of how matter moves from plants to animals, and from one organism to another through consumption. She also discusses the role of...
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Formation and Forces of Canyons
How was Horseshoe Canyon formed? Has it always been that way? In this video we will explore how Horseshoe Canyon was formed as well as look into what weathering and erosion are. We can't wait to explore with you!
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Exploring Earthquakes
In this video, we learn all about earthquakes. Below our feet is the Earth's surface, made of tectonic plates. Those plates are always moving and shifting and sometimes, this movements causes big shaking! Earthquakes can cause changes in...
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Landforms and Destructive Forces
Landforms and Destructive Forces looks at how landforms are the result of a combination of destructive forces such as erosion and deposition of sediment.