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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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The Sardine Run
Witness the action at positive and negative altitudes as predators from above and below hunt millions of sardines off the coast of Africa. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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Predators and Prey
The adaptations of predators and prey are vital for their survival, and help to drive the evolution of species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Predators are animals that kill other animals for food - their prey....
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Sea Stars
An introduction to sea stars, including one that’s a metre wide! Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Sea stars are a type of echinoderm. All adult echinoderms have radial symmetry, which means their body parts are arranged around...
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Predator X
Meet Predator X, one of the most dangerous animals that ever lived! Our universe - Story of life - Dinosaurs Learning Points Millions and millions of years ago, incredible animals lived on Earth – dinosaurs on land, pterosaurs in the...
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Chemical Reactions: Bioluminescence
Did you know that bioluminescence is produced by a chemical reaction? Material processes - Changing materials - Chemical reactions A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
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Butterfly's breakfast
Explanation of a food web. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food webs Learning Points Herbivores eat only plants. Carnivores eat only animals. Food chains can be combined to create a food web. A Twig Curriculum...
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The Arctic tundra environment
Find out how Arctic foxes survive in the cold tundra environment. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment Learning Points The environment is the conditions of the area in which an organism lives....
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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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In the shadow of a volcano
Learn about the surprising benefits a volcanic eruption can bring to an environment. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment Learning Points Natural disasters and changing weather can affect...
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Sharks and fur seals
Case study on the food chain of sharks and fur seals. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food chains Learning Points Primary consumers eat producers, secondary and tertiary consumers eat other animals. Producers make...
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Food Chain - Ecosystem Energy
Find out how energy flows up a food chain. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food chains Learning Points All consumers ultimately rely on producers for energy. A food chain consists of organisms that rely on each for...
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Great flood of the Kalahari
Once a year the Kalahari desert floods, enabling life to flourish. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Obtaining food Learning Points Carnivores eat only animals. Predators are animals that hunt and eat other animals....
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The Great Wildebeest Migration
Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration. Every year Kenya attracts thousands of wild animals to their abundant grasslands to graze, including elephants, zebras and predators like lions and hyenas.
Great Big Story
Unveiling the Mantis Shrimp, nature's vivid viewer
Dive into the colorful world of the mantis shrimp, a creature with unmatched visual prowess and striking abilities, making it a formidable hunter.
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I WONDER - How Do Zebras Protect Themselves?
This video is answering the question of How do zebras protect themselves.
Science Buddies
Candy Camouflage Scratch Game
In this science fair project, you will explore how camouflage can help prey stay hidden from predators.
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Endangered and Extinct
Dr. Forrester explains how humans have had one of the most significant impacts on the environment.
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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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Slow Worms: The Complete Guide
Slow Worms are legless lizards native to the UK. Watch the complete guide to Slow Worms to learn all about these beautiful reptiles and where to find them. Whilst on location at Totternhoe Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, I encounter one...
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The Scavenger or the Predator: Debunking the Myth of Tyrannosaurus Rex
Discover the truth about Tyrannosaurus Rex at London's Natural History Museum. This groundbreaking exhibition challenges the popular belief that T Rex was a fearsome predator, presenting evidence that suggests it was a scavenger. With a...
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Bearded Dragons, Skinks, & More: Learn About 7 Australian Animals
Curious about reptiles? Ever wanted to see some Australian Animals up close? We've got you covered! In this educational video, our friends at Animal Encounters from Seattle, WA show us 7 Australian Animals. Kim teaches us how the animals...