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Indicator species
An organism whose presence or absence indicates a particular environmental condition. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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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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Cells – Clip
Meet an amoeba, a single-celled organism that can do everything necessary to live. Life processes - Living processes - Cells A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond the curriculum.
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Environmental awareness
Explore the important roles honeybees play in our food chain and learn why it is important to care for all living things. People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Caring for the environment Learning Points It is important to...
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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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Acquired characteristics
You might be born with some characteristics, but there are others that have to be acquired. Life processes - Living processes - Reproduction Learning Points Acquired characteristics are a result of environment and lifestyle. Inherited...
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Fossils - Preserved Life Remnants
See the fossilised footprints of the first bird and discover how remains of organisms have been preserved for 150 million years. Material processes - Classifying materials - Rocks Learning Points Fossils form when the remains or marks...
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Evolution - Life Connections
Find out how earwigs, elephants, poppies and flamingos are all related! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points All life descended from a simple organism. Species adapt to their environments....
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On the Brink: The Reality of Endangered and Extinct Species
Delve into the critical issues of endangered and extinct species, understanding the causes and the urgent conservation efforts needed. Biology Terms part 3
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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
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Cell Differentiation and Organismal Complexity
Explore the process of cell differentiation and how cells specialize to perform various functions in animals and plants. Learn how cells organize into tissues, which in turn form organs and organ systems, allowing organisms to perform...
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The Importance of Cells in Living Organisms
Explore the significance of cells, the smallest living units in all organisms, in maintaining life. Understand how cells provide structure, convert nutrients into energy, carry out specialized functions, and contain hereditary material....
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Ecosystem Dynamics: Exploring Matter and Energy Flow
Dive into the intricate world of ecosystems, where every element, from the smallest organism to the broadest landscapes, plays a crucial role in the circulation of matter and energy. This video unravels how producers, consumers,...
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The Power of Matter and Energy: Fueling Life
Discover how matter and energy are fundamental to sustaining life, from the foods we eat to the air we breathe. This video explores the crucial role of chemical energy derived from food, which powers everything from our daily activities...
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Components of the Environment
Dr. Forrester explains how to categorize things into living and nonliving. She also discusses the relationship between plants and animals.
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Surviving the Elements
Dr. Forrester teaches about how animals deal with their environments and adapt to a variety of influences.
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What is Adaptation?
Adaptations are the ways in which organisms change over time in response to the changing demands of their environment. Through adaptation, organisms can develop certain physiological, behavioral, and structural traits gradually to better...
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How Evolution Works
The theory of evolution by natural selection is the process through which organisms change over time as a result of changes in physical or behavioural traits. These changes will allow an organism to adapt better to its environment and...
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Extreme Miniatures: Meet the Smallest Creatures on Earth
Join us on a fascinating journey to explore the world's tiniest creatures, from the adorable pygmy rabbit to the expertly camouflaged dwarf Lantern shark. Discover the miniature wonders of nature, including the tiny pygmy marmoset, bee...
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Exploring Nature's Biomes: The Tundra
This video introduces viewers to the concept of biomes, ecosystems, and habitats, focusing on the tundra biome. It explains how the harsh conditions of the tundra, both alpine and arctic, shape the life there, including animals like the...
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Factors Influencing Fossilization: The Journey to Becoming a Fossil
Understand the complex process of fossilization and the factors that influence whether an organism becomes a fossil. Learn about the rarity of fossilization, with fewer than 10% of today's organisms likely to become fossils. Explore how...
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Kingdoms of Life - Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protoctists, Bacteria and Viruses #1
This video looks at the kingdoms of life - animals, plants, fungi, protoctists and bacteria - as well as viruses - and explores the similarities and differences between them. For each one we explore their key features such as how they...
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GCSE Biology - What Is a Virus? - Examples of Viral Disease (HIV, Measles & TMV) #36
This videos covers what viruses are and how they cause disease; specifically, we consider the cause, symptoms and treatments of Measles, HIV and Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV).