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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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Plant and Animal Mutualism
In the natural world it can be hard to survive alone. From Nepal to Africa, explore some of the surprising relationships forged between plants and animals. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Mutualism is when animals and plants work...
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Parts of the Plant: Flowers
How do plants reproduce? How is pollen dispersed and how does it develop into a seed? Discover the vital role flowers play in plant reproduction. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Flowers are the reproductive part of most plants. The...
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Types of Weather: Rain
Rain is essential to our planet. Without it, all life on Earth would struggle to survive. How do rain clouds form and what determines whether it rains or not? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Rainfall comes from the clouds...
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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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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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Plant classification
There are thousands of plant species. Find out how they are classified. Life processes - Variation and classification - Classifying living things Learning Points There are thousands of plant species. Plant species are classified...
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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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Fertilisation - Plant Reproduction
Find out what happens during plant fertilisation. Life processes - Green plants - Fertilisation and dispersal Learning Points Pollination occurs when pollen travels down a tube to the ovary of a plant. Fertilisation occurs when the male...
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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....
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Crafty orchids
Orchids have very clever ways of ensuring they reproduce. Life processes - Green plants - Reproduction in flowering plants Learning Points The petals of some flowering plants are used to attract insects for reproduction. Some plants use...
Maddie Moate
What is pollination? | Plants for kids | Beekeeping with Maddie
We all know that bees and other insects play an important part in helping plants grow...but what actually is pollination?
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The Sweet Art of Honey Making: Inside the Hive
Delve into the intricate process of honey making within the bustling honeybee hive. Learn how forager bees collect nectar from flowers, the transformation of nectar into honey through regurgitation and enzyme action, and the role of...
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The Fascinating Language of Bees: Dance Communication and Pollination
Explore the intricate communication methods of honeybees, from the circle dance to the waggle dance, used to convey information about food sources to other members of the hive. Learn about the pivotal role of bees as pollinators in...
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Dual Roles: Hermaphroditism in the Animal Kingdom
Explore the phenomenon of hermaphroditism in animals such as snails and worms, where individuals possess both male and female reproductive organs. This segment explains how hermaphroditism benefits species in terms of reproduction and...
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Amazing Plant Adaptations
Dr. Forrester teaches about the number of amazing plant adaptations.
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Plant Reproduction
Dr. Forrester explains the life cycle of a plant. She also teaches about the various ways that seeds are dispersed.
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British Wildlife: Bees
It’s springtime, meaning the garden is buzzing with the sound of bees, collecting pollen and nectar from a variety of flowers and blossom. They’re attracted to the bright colours and sweet smells of the flowers which rely on the bees to...
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The Buzz on Pollination: How Honey Bees Power Agriculture
This segment explores the vital role of honey bees in pollinating a wide variety of foods and producing honey. It highlights the threats to bee populations, known as the Four P’s: pesticides, pests, pathogens, and poor nutrition....
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How Pathogens and Poor Nutrition Affect Honey Bees
This segment delves into how pathogens, particularly the Deformed Wing Virus transmitted by Varroa mites, detrimentally affect honey bee health and their critical role in ecosystems. It illustrates the compounded risks bees face from...
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Pesticides, Pests, and Pollinators: A Delicate Balance
This segment examines how pesticides used in agriculture to combat pests like aphids can harm honey bees, essential for pollination. It explains the dilemma farmers face: needing to protect crops while preserving beneficial insects...
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Inside Holland's Flower Industry: Innovations in Lily Crossbreeding and Global Market Trends
Discover the fascinating world of Dutch flower production, where innovative technology and skilled growers work together to create the perfect blooms for global markets. From the bustling Aalsmeer flower market to the meticulous process...
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Exploring the Science of Sweat, Smells, and Gross Body Functions
Explore the fascinating world of bodily functions and hygiene at the Grossology exhibition in New Jersey, where kids can climb through a pimply wall, slide down an esophagus, and even guess the source of different smells. From sweating...