Instructional Video0:42
Curated Video

Blastocyst

6th - 12th
An early stage in the development of a mammalian embryo, consisting of a hollow ball of cells that will later form the embryo and the placenta. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Instructional Video0:52
Curated Video

Fertilisation - Fusion of Sex Cells

6th - 12th
The fusion of two sex cells to create a new organism. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
Instructional Video0:48
Curated Video

Conception

6th - 12th
Another word for fertilisation - when two sex cells combine to create a new organism. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Instructional Video0:47
Curated Video

Foetus

6th - 12th
The stage of development an organism goes through inside the womb, following the initial development of the embryo. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Instructional Video1:28
Curated Video

Factpack: Twins

6th - 12th
Find out how twins can be different, and how this is determined at the time of conception. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab...
Instructional Video1:43
Curated Video

Factpack: Fruit Flies

6th - 12th
Discover how the humble fruit fly is helping scientists to fight Parkinson's disease and even cancer. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use...
Instructional Video2:52
Curated Video

The Genius Sperm Bank: Part 2

6th - 12th
Meet the grown-up designer babies created by Robert Graham's Genius Sperm Bank in 1970s America. Were any geniuses? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Germinal choice was introduced by millionaire Robert Graham. Children born of...
Instructional Video3:14
Curated Video

Stem Cells: Unlocking The Potential to Regenerate Tissues

6th - 12th
Revealing the amazing and unique properties of stem cells, and how they can be used to regenerate tissues. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. There are three different types of stem cell: embryonic, foetal and adult. Stem cells...
Instructional Video3:10
Curated Video

Saviour Siblings

6th - 12th
The story of a young boy with a dangerous blood condition, whose parents want to have another child in order to save their son. Should they be allowed? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. "Saviour siblings" refers to babies born...
Instructional Video3:01
Curated Video

Dolly the Sheep

6th - 12th
In 1997, Scottish scientists announced the first successful cloning of an adult animal - Dolly the Sheep. But her birth was mired in controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Dolly the sheep was the world's first clone....
Instructional Video3:27
Curated Video

Therapeutic Stem Cells

6th - 12th
Stem cell therapy is a radical new treatment with the potential to restore eyesight and heal injuries. However, many object to its moral implications. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Stem cells can repair or rebuild damaged...
Instructional Video2:41
Curated Video

The First Human Clone

6th - 12th
Mired in ethical debate, human clones could help infertile couples to have children and be used to create organ banks, helping to cure disease. Is this scientific progress or man playing God? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. In...
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Cloning

6th - 12th
A look at natural cloning and the main artificial cloning techniques devised by man, including embryo transplant and fusion cell cloning. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Cloning occurs naturally in asexual reproduction in...
Instructional Video8:49
Curated Video

Remarkable Reproductions: The Diverse Gestation Periods in the Animal Kingdom

6th - Higher Ed
Explore the fascinating world of animal pregnancies, ranging from the nurturing warmth of a marsupial's pouch to the secure shell of a chicken's egg. This video delves into how different species, including rabbits, elephants, and...
Instructional Video1:18
Curated Video

IVF and Stem Cell Research: Advancements and Controversies in Reproductive Medicine

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the advancements and controversies surrounding in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryonic stem cell research. It highlights the increasing success rates of IVF, with a potential success rate of up to 50% for women...
Instructional Video3:31
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GCSE Biology - What are Stem Cells? Difference Between Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells #11

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, we cover: - What stem cells are - What differentiation is - The difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells Exam board specific info: AQA - Suitable for everyone IGCSE Edexcel - Suitable for everyone...
Instructional Video4:49
Let's Tute

How do seeds become a new plant?

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video4:21
Curated Video

Plant Life Cycle /Seed Germination

Pre-K - 8th
Learn all about the Plant Life Cycle and vascular plants
Instructional Video5:15
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Examining a Crocodile Nest

9th - 12th
Season 3, Croc Eggs part 4 Kayne heads out to the field to search for a crocodile nest, with the help of an expert and with Kamil on standby in case of emergency. It's time to see if he can distinguish a fertilie crocodile egg from a...
Instructional Video8:49
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Vegetative Propagation in Plants 1

K - 12th
It describes asexual reproduction and the modes of asexual reproduction in plants.
Instructional Video6:19
Curated Video

How Twins are Made | Identical, Fraternal, and Others??

Higher Ed
Do you know how twins are made? I was surprised to learn how many people thought they knew but didn't. In this video, I clear up any confusion related to twinning (from a biological perspective). Watch this video and impress your friends...
Instructional Video6:41
Institute of Human Anatomy

The Female Reproductive Cycle: Hormone Differences in Men vs Women

Higher Ed
The video explains the female reproductive cycle, including changes in hormone levels and the process of ovulation. It also compares the hormone levels of men and women, highlighting the significant fluctuations women experience...
Instructional Video1:20
Next Animation Studio

Japan approves human-animal embryo experiments

12th - Higher Ed
Japan has become the first country to greenlight a controversial experiment involving hybrid human-animal embryos.
Instructional Video8:05
Curated Video

Introduction to Stem Cells and Their Uses in Medicine and Plants

Higher Ed
This video provides an introduction to stem cells, exploring what they are, the different types that exist, and their potential uses in both plants and humans. The video describes the unique abilities of embryonic and adult stem cells,...