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Asexual Reproduction in Plants
Some plants don't need both a male and female to reproduce - they can do it alone. Which plants can do this and how do they manage it? Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants use a variety of methods to reproduce. Methods include...
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Palm Oil: Biofuel of the Future?
Explore whether the production of palm-oil biodiesel is sustainable. Do the positive impacts for farmers and consumers outweigh the negative impacts on the rainforest environment? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Palm...
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State of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Laser technology aboard aircraft has allowed scientists to measure the Greenland Ice Sheet, one of the largest bodies of ice in the world. Is it growing or shrinking? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. NASA scientists...
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Biotic Factors in Ecosystems
What happens if you change the living factors of an ecosystem? Discover the effect of removing predators or introducing a new species into a habitat. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The smallest change can tip the balance of the...
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Marsupials
An introduction to the marsupials of Australia and South America. What is a marsupial? What do they eat? And how do they raise their young? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Marsupials are a type of mammal. Marsupials give...
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Endangered Species
From the western gorilla to the blue whale, thousands of animal species are under various levels of threat. What can we do to protect them or is it already too late? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. An astounding...
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Biosphere
All the parts of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms can exist. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Habitats – Spot the...
Six images are shown onscreen ... can you spot the habitats? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in the group.
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What is a habitat?
Find out what a habitat is. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats Learning Points A habitat is where any organism lives. A habitat must provide for the survival of an organism. A habitat must provide food, water...
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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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Sea otters
The vital role of sea otters in maintaining a food web. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food webs Learning Points Omnivores eat both plants and other animals. An organism can belong to several food chains. A...
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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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Life underground
Discover why the soil makes a surprisingly good habitat. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats Learning Points Soil is a habitat and contains a range of both living and non-living things. Soil is a mixture of...
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Humans on Earth
The number of people living on Earth is increasing daily. How does this affect the planet? People and places -Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth Learning Points It is important to preserve natural resources and protect the...
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Ocean Sustainability| Safeguarding our Seas | Plastic Free
This video explores the critical role of oceans in sustaining life on Earth, highlighting their vastness, ecological significance, and the pressing issues of pollution and climate change. It emphasizes the importance of marine ecosystems...
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Threats to and Conservation Efforts for the Bengal Tiger
This video provides an overview of the tiger, the largest of the four big cat species. It discusses their range, adaptability, and the threat they face from habitat loss and hunting. The focus is on the Bengal tiger and its habitat,...
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Endangered Owls and Conservation
Learn about the endangered owls, including the majestic Blackeston's Fish Owl and the Snowy Owl, and the threats they face from climate change and habitat destruction. Discover conservation efforts and how you can help protect these...
Great Big Story
The plight of the green-winged macaw, beauty under threat
Dive into the world of the green-winged macaw, a stunning parrot facing threats from illegal trade and habitat loss.
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Candy Camouflage Scratch Game
In this science fair project, you will explore how camouflage can help prey stay hidden from predators.
Great Big Story
Echoes of change, tracking soundscapes in a warming world
Learn how a soundscape ecologist captures the shifting audio portraits of ecosystems under the impact of global warming.
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Building the Future: Hamburg's Innovative Waterhouses
Hamburg, Germany, particularly the Wilhelmsburg neighborhood, is leading the way in sustainable urban development. The city has transformed into a hub of innovation with projects like the Waterhouses, which address ecological challenges...
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Endangered and Extinct
Dr. Forrester explains how humans have had one of the most significant impacts on the environment.