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Fluid mosaic model
We each have between 30 and 40 trillion cells in our body. With each cell containing our DNA, special cell machinery and the nutrients to keep our cells and us alive. But you may not have given much thought for the special protective...
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Climate change and the enhanced greenhouse effect
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Protein Synthesis
Proteins are made of a long chain of amino acids, which has been coded for by DNA. The order of the bases of DNA determines which protein is made, by coding for a specific order of amino acids. This is protein synthesis, and in this...
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What Is Blood?
In this video we are going to discover what blood is made of and the roles of the different components. Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Red blood cells are disc shaped and contain haemoglobin,...
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The 5 Kingdoms in Classification
The classification system organises species into domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and finally species. ‘Kingdom’ is the second highest rank below the rank of domain in this sequence of classification. It helps us to...
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MATHS - Numbers - Fractions Multiplication and Division
In this video, we are going to look at how to multiply and divide fractions. Multiplying fractions is arguably the easiest method of the four main functions when dealing with fractions, so we will look at this first.
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PHYSICS - Energy - Conservation of Energy
In all changes - energy (measured in joules) does not get used up; energy is “CONSERVED”. However, energy becomes less and less useful ending up as environmental waste heat, so we always have to come back to an energy source for more....
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MATHS - Numbers - Fractions Decimals Percentages
Fractions, decimals, and percentages are three ways of representing the same value, so we can convert between them. The decimal value of 1, is the same as 100%. Therefore a percentage value is always 100 times greater than its equivalent...
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Levels of organisation an organism
Our body is a pretty fantastic feat of engineering. But how does it work? How do all of the different components come together to keep us alive, keep us functioning and achieving our goals? In this video we are going to look at the...
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Calculating Molarity
Learn the basics about calculating molarity as part of the chemical calculations topic.
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BIOLOGY - Plant Biology - Photosynthesis and Respiration
Learn the basics about Photosynthesis and respiration. What is Photosynthesis? How do plants make their own food? Find out more in this video!
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What Is Asexual Reproduction
Asexual reproduction only needs one parent; all the offspring are clones. This means they are genetically identical to one another and to the parent. Many plants use asexual reproduction, like spider plants. Bacteria also reproduce...
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Bacteria in digestion
Digestion is a complex process that our bodies carry out using a variety of chemicals. In this video we’re going to focus on the role of bacteria in digestion. Many different types of bacteria are found in our gut. In fact, scientists...
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Digestive enzymes
In this video, we’re going to look at the enzymes involved in digestion in more detail.
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States of Matter (solids, liquids and gases)
Learn about the states of matter, solids, liquids and gases, how they're different and where they're found in everyday life.
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What Does The Stomach Do
The stomach is an amazing organ. It varies in size from person to person but can contain up to 2 litres of food and liquid. The stomach is one of the organs in the digestive system. It is essentially a bag of muscle where food is kept...
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How the Heart Works
The main job description for this muscular organ is to pump oxygenated blood throughout your body... from the top of your brain to the tips of your toes… in fact, your heart transports all your blood around your body about 1000 times a...
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The Structure of the heart
Our heart, a universally recognised symbol of love, kindness and compassion. The heart is one of the hardest-working organs in your body after all it is responsible for pumping blood throughout a vast array of blood vessels, spending...
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Plate Tectonics
Plate tectonics and continental drifts the theory of plate tectonics had enabled us to explain how the contents drift and why there are mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes and so much more. From our video: The Structure of the Earth,...
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Adaptations Of Camels
Camels are specially adapted for life in the desert. Their body shape and physiology has adapted to suit the harsh environment. Over thousands and thousands of years, the environment has put extreme selection pressures on camels, and...
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MATHS - Algebra - Solving Equations by Inspection
In this video we’re going to look at how we can solve equations using a method called inspection. An equation is a mathematical sentence with two sides that are equal to each other. We solve equations to find the number or numbers that...
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How Do Fossils Form
Fossils are the preserved remains of an animal or plant in a rock. Many of the fossils discovered so far are the ancestors of organisms that are alive today. The study of fossils is called paleontology. Much of what we understand about...
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MATHS - Statistics - Pie Charts
Data… Nowadays information is being collected on everything… we have data coming out of our ears. These numbers might be showing us something very meaningful but who can really tell? This is where bar graphs and pie charts come into...
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Anorexia and Eating Disorders
In this video we are going to cover eating disorders, and in particular, anorexia. You may not be aware of this, but four out of 10 people have either personally experienced an eating disorder or know somebody who has. So what exactly is...