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How to Make Fake Snow
Snow forms in the atmosphere as a result of water molecules attaching themselves to nuclei bacteria. But scientists have found ways to manipulate the freezing process of water and the production of these nuclei to create snow...
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Vitamin Deficiencies
How an investigation into a skin disease in the American Deep South revealed the true value of a healthy diet - and what happens when you don't consume enough vitamins. Biology - Healthy Living - A lack of specific vitamins can cause...
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Tropisms and Hormones
Discover the hormones that dictate whether a plant grows downwards with gravity, towards water and nutrients, or upwards towards light. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Tropisms allow plants to seek out the best conditions for...
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Photosynthesis and Starch
We put three different plants under different conditions to demonstrate that both light and carbon dioxide are needed for photosynthesis to occur. A leaf from each plant is taken and heated in ethanol to remove the pigment. These are...
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Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Discover the parts of plants necessary for reproduction, and the methods by which pollen is carried between flowers. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants reproduce in various ways. Sexual reproduction occurs using male and female...
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Life Cycle Nutrition
From newborn babies to the elderly, changes to our diet at are vital as our age progresses. Find out how different nutrients help our bodies function at different stages in life. Biology - Healthy Living - Our nutritional needs change as...
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Pregnancy
The carrying of one or more developing foetuses in the womb of a female, from conception to birth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Metabolism
The chemical reactions that occur in all living cells to extract, convert, and use the energy from food, to fuel all other cell processes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Organism
Any living system, such as a plant or animal, that can respond to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and can maintain a stable internal condition in a changing environment. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60...
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Plant growth – Clip
See how destructive forest fires can be helpful to the plant world by aiding plant growth. Life processes - Green plants - Plant growth Learning Points Seeds need the right conditions to germinate. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film...
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Plant growth – True or false
True or False ... Bamboo is the slowest growing plant in the world? Life processes - Green plants - Plant growth Learning Points
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Germination - Seed Growth
Learn all about plant germination and the conditions that can affect its success. Life processes - Green plants - Plant growth Learning Points Germination is when a seed starts to grow into a new plant. Water, oxygen and the right...
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Adaptation - Survival Mechanisms
Discover the incredible ways in which animals and plants adapt to their environments. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Adaptation Learning Points Plants and animals adapt to their environment in order to survive....
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Snub-nosed monkey
Case study of the adaptations of this unique and fascinating monkey. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Adaptation Learning Points Plants and animals adapt to their environment in order to survive. A Twig Context...
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Living things
Some robots can be very lifelike but what makes something alive? Life processes - Living processes - Living things Learning Points All living things need nutrition and energy. All living things react to their environment, excrete waste...
Visual Learning Systems
Life Cycle Models
This program helps students develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles including the stages of birth, growth, reproduction and death. Through the use of colorful real-life examples, students will create...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Structure a Persuasive Speech 3 More Ways (Part 2)
Learn 3 More Ways to Structure a Persuasive Speech. In Part 2, you'll learn important alternative ways to organize the body points of a persuasive presentation you can use to tailor your message to your audience, message, and situation.
Wonderscape
The Roaring Twenties and the Lead-Up to the Great Depression
This video explores the Roaring Twenties in the United States, a time of economic growth, technological advancements, and cultural change. Viewers will learn how the prosperity of the 1920s set the stage for the Great Depression, as...
Wonderscape
The Wonders of Life Cycles: From Birth to Renewal
Uncover the miraculous journey of life cycles, observing how organisms like humans, butterflies, and plants grow, change, and reproduce. Biology Terms part 2
Wonderscape
Cell Division and Reproduction in Animals and Plants
Explore the processes of cell division and reproduction in animals and plants. Learn about mitosis, the process by which cells replicate and repair damaged tissue, and meiosis, the method of cell division involved in sexual reproduction....
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Living Green - Episode 25 - Novo Nordisk: Contributing to Reducing Their Carbon Footprint
Norway s healthcare company Novo-Dordisc have found ways to cut their carbon emissions by 10%, a target they set in 2006, when they joined the WWF climate saver s program. They ve reached their goal by appointing energy stewards at...
Science Buddies
Can every part of a plant regrow?
Compare and contrast the regenerative capacity of different plants to see how they regrow in this science project.
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From Feathers to Flight: Unveiling the True Descendants of Dinosaurs
Delve into the surprising truths about dinosaurs and their modern descendants—birds. In this enlightening exploration, discover how features like three-toed feet and wishbones link birds directly to their prehistoric ancestors. Learn...
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The Science Behind Weight Loss: How Our Bodies Burn Fat
Explore how the body metabolizes food and uses stored fat during periods of caloric deficit. This video discusses the physiological processes involved in weight loss, including the role of liver glycogen stores and the shift to fat...