Curated Video
Desert, Forest, and Polar Habitats
Dr. Forrester explains how animals have adapted to live in deserts, forests, and polar habitats.
Professor Dave Explains
Plant Ecology (Flora)
With various environments better understood, it's now time to look at specific types of organisms. Let's start with plants, also known as flora. We learned about these in the botany series, but now let's contextualize some of that...
Curated Video
Desert vs. Grassland Living
“Desert vs. Grassland Living” identifies the characteristics of desert habitats and grassland, or prairie, habitats.
Curated Video
Comparing Places
The video “Comparing Places” compares desert and tropical rain forest habitats.
Visual Learning Systems
Adaptations of Desert Plants
This video discusses the various adaptations that desert plants have developed to survive in arid environments, including the lack of leaves, spines for protection, and water storage. It also highlights different methods of reproduction,...
Visual Learning Systems
Adaptations of Desert Plants
This video provides a brief overview of the unique characteristics and strategies that desert plants employ to thrive in their harsh environments. This video is part of the 9-part series, Exploring Desert Biomes.
Learning Games Lab
The Olsen Test for Phosphorus
A short video teaches viewers about the Olsen Test, a soil test specific for plants grown in arid regions. The soil in arid regions has a higher pH and plants require special treatment to thrive. The video provides information about the...
Curated OER
Plant Growth of Tropical Flowers in the Desert
Can you imagine the desert floor being covered by bright, vibrant flowers? Watch the desert plants transform from dry and crisp to dazzling and colorful in this video. Use as an introduction to desert pollination or to present the...