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Secret of the Sahara
It may be dry and sandy now, but the Sahara desert used to look very different. Evidence buried deep beneath the dunes reveals that the landscape has been changing naturally over thousands of years. Earth Science - Weather - Learning...
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What is an Ecosystem?
Discover how climate, water, soil, plants and animals function as one and depend on each other in distinct ecosystems, which can range from a pond to an ocean, a tree to a vast forest. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem...
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Life in Hot Deserts
From camels to lizards, how animals and plants survive in some of the hottest and driest habitats on Earth - the hot deserts. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Organisms survive harsh environments by physical and...
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Extreme Living: The Sahara
How satellite images revealed agriculture could be possible in one of the driest environments on the planet. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. 30% of the world's freshwater reserves are locked away...
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Illegal Immigration: Crossing the Sahara
The desperation to seek out a new life in Libya or beyond leads many people to attempt one of the most dangerous illegal migration routes out of Africa... Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Every year,...
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Thorny Devil
Discover the remarkable characteristics that make this odd-looking reptile well adapted for life in the desert. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The thorny devil is a small lizard native to Australia. The thorny devil can suck...
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Role of the environment – Jigsaw
What is it? ... It's a desert! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The children have to identify it.
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Amazing plants
There are lots of different types of plants on Earth. Let's discover the amazing world of plants. Living things - Amazing plants - Plants Learning Points There are lots of different types of plants. A Twig Junior Film - Core science...
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Planet Earth
There are lots of different places on our planet Earth – let's find out more. Our universe - Planet Earth - Earth's surface Learning Points The Earth’s surface is covered by land and oceans. It has lots of interesting and varied...
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Climate – True or false
True or false … Antarctica is a desert? People and places - Physical geography - Climate Learning Points Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is...
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Water and weather – Did you know?
Did you know that a third of the Earth's land is classed as desert? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Water and weather Learning Points A desert receives less than 25cm of rain per year. A third of the Earth is defined as...
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Water and weather – What's that noise?
What's that noise? ... It's an avalanche. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Water and weather A Twig Tidbit Film - What’s that noise? The children have to identify an object from its sound alone.
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Weather vs. Climate
What's the difference between climate and weather? People and places -Physical geography - Climate Learning Points Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a region over many years. The main climate zones are tropical,...
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Changing land use
Investigate how the land use has changed over time in the Mojave desert near Las Vegas. People and places -Human geography - Changing land use Learning Points The way we use land changes over time depending on our needs. Redevelopment is...
Weird History
Bizarre Geography Facts From Around the World
We learn about geography in school. We have a basic understanding, or at least we should, of where places are, how they got there, and why they are that way. We piece together an image of the world in our heads based on maps and globes,...
Bedtime History
Area 51 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the mysterious test site of the United States Military at the Nevada Test Site, from the design of the U-2 spy plane to the SR-71.
Wonderscape
Exploring North and South America
Discover the diverse biomes of North America, from its vast forests to arid deserts and icy tundras, and learn about its famous natural landmarks. Explore South America's unique ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest, the mighty...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Giant Tarantula Hawk!
Mark Vins and the Brave Crew have finally caught the illusive Tarantula Hawk in order to rate its sting on the Brave Sting Index! But why did Mark undergo more than one sting from this massive wasp? Watch and find out!
Wonderscape
Exploring the Water Cycle: From Earth to the Skies
Discover the essential role of water in our lives and ecosystems through the fascinating journey of the water cycle. Learn about the different ways we use water daily and how it sustains life on Earth. Dive into concepts like weather,...
Wonderscape
The Anthropocene Epoch: Humanity's Impact on Earth
Explore the Anthropocene Epoch, a proposed geological epoch highlighting the significant impact humans have had on Earth's ecosystems and climate. From vast landfills in Kenya to lithium mines in Chile's Atacama Desert, and the warming...
PBS
Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
Rumored to roam some of the world’s most desolate places the poisonous, killer death worm can trace its history in folklore back thousands of years. Made more famous and frightening with science fiction series like Dune and Tremors,...
Brave Wilderness
Finding Honey Possums in Australia!
Join Mark and the Brave Crew as they venture into the wilds of Western Australia on a quest to find the world’s smallest mammal: the Honey Possum! Follow along this thrilling game of cat-and-mouse chase, as the team employs innovative...
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Growing Green in the Desert: Sustainable Farming at Wolwedans
The Wolwedans eco lodge has found a way to grow organic vegetables in the desert. The initiative is spearheaded by Herunga, an enthusiastic gardener who found a deeper love for sustainability and ecology at Wolwedans. The garden produces...