Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Killer Hornet!
Will the Banded Hornet of Borneo become the new king of sting? Watch to find out! In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure through the jungles of Malaysia to track down the deadliest stinging insect in all of Borneo! Then, he ranks...
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Exploring the World of Butterflies and Moths
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths, belonging to the Lepidoptera order. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their wings covered in scales, their intricate life cycle of...
Great Big Story
Lei making, a timeless Hawaiian tradition of aloha and unity
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Hawaiian lei making, from early practices to modern creations that embody aloha and unity.
Great Big Story
Ashikaga Flower Park, a wisteria wonderland in Japan
Step into Ashikaga Flower Park, home to Japan's oldest wisteria, and experience a floral paradise of vibrant colors and serene beauty.
Great Big Story
Kenya’s rose production, a blooming industry in Lake Naivasha
Discover how Lake Naivasha in Kenya has become a global hub for rose cultivation, providing fresh, perfect flowers to countries like Europe, Japan, and the US.
Science ABC
What is the Fibonacci Sequence & the Golden Ratio? Simple Explanation and Examples in Everyday Life
The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers in which a given number is the addition of the two numbers before it. So, if you start with 0, the next number will be 1, followed by 1, followed by 2, followed by 3 and so on. As you can...
Science ABC
Is a Coconut a Nut, Seed or Fruit?
A coconut is all of these: a seed, a fruit, and a nut! Coconut is a seed because it is the reproductive part of the tree, coconut is a fruit because it is a fibrous one-seeded drupe, and coconut is a nut because a loose definition of a...
Science ABC
How Do Plants Reproduce?
Plant reproduction comes in two types: sexual and asexual. Sexual reproduction is similar to human reproduction, in which male pollen and female ovarian germ cells fuse into a new organism that inherits the genes of both parents. Asexual...
Step Back History
The Aztec Roots of the Day of the Dead
Mexico's Dia de Muertos is a celebration of the connection between life and death with music, colour, and food. Let's find out how such a unique holiday came into being.
Food Farmer Earth
Deborah Madison Explores Vegetable Literacy: Uniting Cooking with Botany
Join Deborah Madison as she bridges the gap between gardening and cooking through the concept of vegetable literacy. Discover how understanding plant families can transform your approach to cooking and appreciating vegetables in your diet.
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Auxin
A type of plant hormone that affects growth and development, often encouraging root or stem growth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Carpel
The female part of a flowering plant, consisting of the ovaries, ovules, a stalk-like tube called the style, and its sticky surface called the stigma. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
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Invading Plant Species
Ecosystems are finely balanced environments. The introduction of 'invader' plant species can be disastrous for biodiversity. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Protecting diverse delicate habitats from invading species is difficult....
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Liquid Nitrogen Demos
We look at how different materials change when they are exposed to liquid nitrogen. Flowers become frozen and stiff and the petals snap. A banana hardens and is strong enough to be used as a hammer and a squash ball becomes very brittle...
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Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Discover the parts of plants necessary for reproduction, and the methods by which pollen is carried between flowers. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants reproduce in various ways. Sexual reproduction occurs using male and female...
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Plant Mimics
From orchids that mimic the appearance of bees to the carrion flower which smells like rotting meat, discover the devious world of the plant mimic. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants use mimicry to aid reproduction or...
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Transpiration
The loss of water vapour from plants to the atmosphere. 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...
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Parts of a Plant - Plant Components
Plants can look very different, but they have the same parts – roots, stems, leaves and flowers. Living things - Amazing plants - Plants Learning Points There are lots of different types of plants. Plants have roots, stems, leaves and...
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Parts of a plant – True or false
True or false ... Some flowers only bloom at night time? Life processes - Green plants - Parts of a plant Learning Points Some plants bloom at night. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is...
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Plants and their environment – True or false
True or false ... All flowers have a pleasant smell? Life processes - Green plants - Plants and their environments Learning Points Some plants use scents to attract pollinators. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to...
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Plant adaptations
What do plants and animals have in common? Life processes - Green plants - Plants and their environments Learning Points Plants need water, air and light to grow. Plants can adapt to their surroundings to survive. A Twig Curriculum Film....
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Pollination - Pollen Movement
Learn how pollination happens. Life processes - Green plants - Reproduction in flowering plants Learning Points Pollinators are insects that transfer pollen. Self-pollination is the transfer of pollen between flowers on the same plant....
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Parts of a Plant - Plant Anatomy
Learn all about the parts of a plant. Life processes - Green plants - Parts of a plant Learning Points Leaves use water, carbon dioxide and sunlight to carry out photosynthesis. Root hairs absorb water and nutrients from the soil. The...
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Parts of a flower
Are flowers male or female? The answer is, they're both! Life processes - Green plants - Reproduction in flowering plants Learning Points All flowers have both male and female reproductive parts. The stamen is the male part of a flower....