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Why Poor Places Are More Diverse

The Choco region in northwest Ecuador is hosting a groundbreaking experiment to try and help it’s rainforests recover from rampant deforestation. A multinational team is planting small “tree islands" to attract natural seed dispersers....

Pupil outcome: You can use geographical and scientific vocabulary to describe key features of the rainforest. Key learning points: - The rainforest is a type of environment or biome, with a distinctive climate and ecosystem. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can locate hot places in the world using an atlas and globe. Key learning points: - The sun’s energy is more concentrated when it is directly overhead: in the tropics this happens throughout the year. - The tropics are...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers. Key learning points: - The introduction provides general information and outlines the structure of the full report. - Parenthesis (additional...

Pupil outcome: I can present a non-chronological report about aye-ayes. Key learning points: - Presenting involves speaking in front of others and listening to others. - Presenting includes using voice projection, speaking with clear...

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers. Key learning points: - The purpose of the introduction is to engage the reader and give them general information about the report's...

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes. Key learning points: - The purpose of the introduction is to engage the reader and give them general information about the report's...

The Amazon rainforest is being cut down for resources and land at a rapid rate. Learn how alternative farming methods, incentives to cut carbon emissions and protected reserves are helping to conserve the rainforest from further harm....

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...

Explore the vital role of tropical rainforests in the water cycle and the importance of preserving freshwater resources. Learn about the impact of deforestation on rainfall patterns and discover ways individuals can help conserve water...

Dive into the complex world of forest ecosystems where trees, animals, and fungi form interconnected communities. Learn about the various forest types, from tropical rainforests to boreal forests, and explore how diverse species...

Dr. Forrester explains the ocean and rainforest biomes.

There are so many different species on this planet, and they in such incredibly different environments. We can refer to these regions as biomes, and we will want to learn the broad characteristics of each biome. What's the difference...

Biomes are regions or landscapes of the world that are divided on the basis of climatic conditions, vegetation, and adaptation of flora and fauna. The regions with ice caps, like the Arctic, are known as Tundra, the Amazon is a...

This video explores five fun facts about ecosystems.

This video is answering the question of what animals live in tropical rain forests.

A video created for, and aimed at primary school science students learning all about plants. This video explores plant basics.

This live-action video program is about forests. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

Ecosystems and biomes takes students on a journey around the globe to tropical rain forests, deserts and the ocean. Live footage and colorful graphics teach students about regions and climates, and explain the impact environments and...

Why are habitats important? Live-Action footage of animals and colorful animation help students discover the answer. This program takes viewers around the world to explore the tundra, desert, grasslands, forests and waterways of the...