Instructional Video0:49
Curated Video

Vertebrate

6th - 12th
Animals with bony spinal columns or backbones, a spinal cord, and a skull enclosing the brain and eyes.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Instructional Video1:56
Curated Video

Humpback Whales

6th - 12th
The amazing hunting technique of the humpback whale. This giant marine mammal catches fish using bubbles. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Humpback whales use intricate songs to communicate. Each song is unique to an...
Instructional Video1:43
Curated Video

Big Breathers

6th - 12th
Marine mammals like dolphins, seals and whales can hold their breath far longer than humans. How do they do this?



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Underwater mammals, such as humpback whales, can...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

What is a Mammal? - Mammal Characteristics

6th - 12th
What is it about the way mammals are born, and reared, that makes them unique in the animal kingdom? Learn the major characteristics that make a mammal, a mammal. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Mammals are warm-blooded...
Instructional Video3:16
Curated Video

How Did Mammals Evolve?

6th - 12th
An introduction to the ‘mammal-like reptiles’ that walked the Earth millions of years before the dinosaurs – and from which all modern-day mammals would eventually evolve. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Early reptiles split...
Instructional Video6:44
Curated Video

Dissection: Lungs

6th - 12th
We dissect and examine a cow\u2019s lungs. Before the dissection, the lungs are inflated to show the changes in volume that occur when mammals breathe. During the dissection the position and function of different parts are examined,...
Instructional Video3:25
Curated Video

What is a Reptile?

6th - 12th
Discover the five distinct features that unite all reptiles and the characteristics that they share with mammals, birds and fish. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get...
Instructional Video2:30
Curated Video

The Goldilocks Zone

6th - 12th
A delicate balancing act between the Sun and Earth makes ours the only known life-bearing planet in our Solar System. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Earth is the only planet with liquid water. If a planet is too close to...
Instructional Video0:45
Curated Video

Lymphocyte

6th - 12th
A type of white blood cell vital to the immune system. 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 Video2:28
Curated Video

The Heartbeat Formula

6th - 12th
The elephant and shrew might be very different animals, but they share the same number of heartbeats in a lifetime. Discover the formula that can predict wild mammals' lifespans. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...
Instructional Video2:22
Curated Video

Does it have fur?

K - 5th
In all parts of the world, many very diverse animals have one thing in common.
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Classification is grouping...
Instructional Video3:03
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Vertebrates

K - 5th
Find out which groups of animals have backbones.
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Instructional Video2:52
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Invertebrates

K - 5th
More common than you think ... but what exactly is an invertebrate?
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Instructional Video2:51
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New arrival at the zoo

K - 5th
A mystery animal has arrived at the zoo. How do we decide where to house it?
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Classification keys can be...
Instructional Video2:54
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Why do we classify?

K - 5th
How does classification work and why is it so important?
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Classification is grouping different living...
Instructional Video3:31
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Classification keys

K - 5th
To classify living things, you just need to ask the right questions.
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Instructional Video11:25
Brave Wilderness

Finding Honey Possums in Australia!

6th - 8th
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...
Instructional Video3:59
Curated Video

Dolphins Facts

K - Higher Ed
Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and can be found worldwide, usually in shallow seas. They are carnivores, mostly eating fish, squid and crustaceans. Bottlenose Dolphins are grey in colour, and have a distinctive dorsal fin...
Instructional Video12:26
Brave Wilderness

Don't Try this with a Devil!

6th - 8th
How DANGEROUS is the Tasmanian Devil? You're probably familiar with your favorite Looney Tunes character Taz... but how much do you know about his real life counterpart? Coyote Peterson and the Brave Wilderness crew head to Aussie Ark in...
Instructional Video12:51
Brave Wilderness

Giant Rats the Size of Dogs

6th - 8th
Join Mark Vins and the crew as they journey over 12,000 miles to Rottnest Island in search of the ultimate selfie with the HAPPIEST creature on the planet—the one and only Quokka! Is this the happiest animal you've ever seen?
Instructional Video3:28
Great Big Story

Inside a Dog's Mind: Gregory Berns' MRI Dog Project

12th - Higher Ed
Discover how neuroscientist Gregory Berns uses MRI to understand dogs' thoughts and emotions.
Instructional Video4:05
Wonderscape

Elephants Through Time: Evolution and Species Diversity

K - 5th
Discover the evolution of elephants, from their earliest ancestors to the present-day species. This video introduces the two main types of elephants - African and Asian - and delves into the fascinating journey of their development...
Instructional Video5:15
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Making Delicious Momo Kokura: A Popular Snack in Nepal

3rd - 12th
In this video, we learn how to make Momo Kokura, a popular snack food in Nepal. The recipe includes making the filling with minced chicken, spices, and seasonings, as well as preparing the dough for the dumpling wrappers. The dumplings...