What makes one region of Earth so dry, and another so wet? And what impact does this have on landscapes, wildlife and weather? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Our climate shapes our planet's habitats and biodiversity. Climate...

The atmospheric composition of the sky affects the colours we see. From blue horizons to red sunsets, why do we see colours the way we do? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Light is made up of different wavelengths. Our...

All amphibians need to keep moist. The waxy monkey frog has a peculiar way of doing this.



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How does a tall tree draw water from its roots to its leaves? And how does food made in leaves reach the rest of a plant? Discover how plants transport resources via the xylem and phloem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Transpiration...

Artificial trees: what are they? How do they work? And how could they help to prevent climate change in the future? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The rate of climate change is increasing because of the increasing...

Just one in every 10,000 acorns will grow into a mature tree. Discover the epic life of one oak, from seed to ancient adulthood. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The oak tree has a lifespan of over 1000 years. It produces thousands of...

Plants produce oxygen and provide our food, but what do they need to live? Learn why nitrates, phosphates, potassium and magnesium are vital for plant health. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Understanding how plants grow ensures we...

The world appears to be a colourful place, but what are colours? What properties of light determine what colour we see? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Colour is how our brains perceive different wavelengths of light. Newton...

Even though the planet is warming, the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface is decreasing. What is causing this, and what effect does it have? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Global dimming is the reduction in...

To survive, plants have developed adaptations to regulate temperature and water, and maximise the capture of sunlight. Some plants have even evolved to survive in extreme environments of hot deserts and Polar regions. Biology - Plants -...

All water on planet Earth is constantly cycled from the atmosphere, into reservoirs, and through plants and animals. The Earth's water has completed this cycle around 8 million times. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Water on...

How energy is passed through living things can be described as a food chain. Journey through a food chain, from primary producers at the bottom to tertiary consumers at the top. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A 'food chain'...

The Sun has the potential to meet all our energy needs, if only we could harness it efficiently. Why is it so difficult to efficiently convert and store this energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Sun provides...

Offshore oil spills can lead to decades of ecological harm for marine life. How can we clean-up oil spills and limit damage to the environment? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Offshore oil spills float on the surface of...

Discover the amazingly diverse world of algae. These species come in all shapes and sizes, and are one of the most important groups of organisms on our planet. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Algae produce more oxygen than all...

Coral seas are the most colourful and diverse habitats on Earth, built from a unique symbiotic relationship between coral larvae and algae. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Coral reefs are found in warm, tropical oceans and are...

How do we know how powerful the Sun's energy is from here on Earth? Measuring the surface area of an imaginary giant sphere holds the answer. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....

Tropical rainforests are competitive environments where plants must compete for space and resources. But other dangers threaten the balance and future of these important habitats. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Tropical...

Your outward appearance can be affected by what you put in your body as well as external factors. What are the vital nutrients for beautiful skin, hair and nails? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A balanced diet is the key to...

What are the different types of clouds in the upper region of the troposphere? What do they look like and how are they are formed? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. High-level clouds are found between the Troposphere and the...

The ocean's surface is teeming with creatures that live in water but need sunlight to survive. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The sunlight zone is the area between 0m and 200m beneath the surface of the sea and is home to...

Find out how plants make their own food using sunlight, water and air. This is called photosynthesis.
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Exploring why Earth has day and night.
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