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Food's incredible journey
Follow the incredible journey of food inside the body. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The digestive system breaks down food and extracts the nutrients. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning...
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What is a Balanced Diet?
Discover the key to a balanced diet. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Diet and exercise Learning Points A balanced diet contains all the nutrients the body needs. The body also needs protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats and...
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The intestines
Case study of the role of the intestines in digestion. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The intestine is divided into the large and small intestine. Nutrients from food are absorbed into the...
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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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Organic farming
Explore how organic farming maintains the health of the environment. People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Caring for the environment Learning Points Organic farming avoids the use of chemicals. Plants that naturally...
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Adaptation - Survival Mechanisms
Discover the incredible ways in which animals and plants adapt to their environments. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Adaptation Learning Points Plants and animals adapt to their environment in order to survive....
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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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What is soil?
Discover the millions of microorganisms in soil. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Soil is a mixture of rock particles, organic matter, air and water. Soil is formed over many years when rock is weathered...
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Body systems
Find out how our body systems are interrelated. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Respiration is the processing of oxygen in cells to produce energy and carbon dioxide. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering...
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Giant redwoods
The tallest trees on Earth have an amazing system to circulate water and nutrients. Life processes - Green plants - Parts of a plant Learning Points Leaves absorb sunlight. Root hairs absorb water and nutrients. Trunk transport water and...
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Photosynthesis
Plants have the amazing ability to make their own food, but how do they do it? Life processes - Green plants - Plant uses Learning Points Leaves contain chlorophyll that absorbs light energy from the Sun. Green plants make their own food...
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A Blood Flow Christmas Carol: How Blood Flows Through the Heart
If you want to learn how blood flows through the heart, but in a jolly way, check out this rendition of "A Blood Flow Christmas Carol". You'll learn about everything from the vena cavas, the atria and ventricles, plus some added details...
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George Washington Carver's Impact at Tuskegee
Explore George Washington Carver's transformative work at the Tuskegee Institute, where he led agricultural innovations to help Southern farmers revive their soil through crop rotation. Learn how his discoveries with peanuts and other...
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Understanding Plant and Animal Cells: Structure and Function
Explore the basic structure and functions of plant and animal cells, the fundamental units of living organisms. Learn about the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells, including the roles of the cell membrane,...
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The Importance of Cells in Living Organisms
Explore the significance of cells, the smallest living units in all organisms, in maintaining life. Understand how cells provide structure, convert nutrients into energy, carry out specialized functions, and contain hereditary material....
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From Sunlight to Snack: The Energy Journey in the Animal Kingdom
Dive into the world of consumers in the energy cycle, exploring how animals, including humans, derive their energy from plants and other animals. This video explains the process of digestion, metabolism, and the role of nutrients like...
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Exploring Tree Anatomy: From Roots to Leaves
Step outside and learn about the fascinating structure of trees! From the sturdy trunks that we use for wood to the vibrant leaves that capture sunlight, this guide covers the essential parts of a tree and their functions. Understand how...
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The Inner Workings: How Our Bodies Use Water, Gas, and Electricity
Venture into the fascinating 'factory' of the human body, where water, gases, and electricity play crucial roles in our daily functions. From hydrating cells and transporting nutrients to facilitating breath and powering the heart,...
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Learning and Living Sustainability at the Green School
The Green School in Bali incorporates environmental practices into its curriculum, providing hands-on learning experiences for students. They built a pump system to supply drinking water from a nearby river and utilize an aquaponics...
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How to Build a Closed Terrarium
A terrarium is an enclosed ecosystem which can be entirely self-sustaining. Once set up and watered, you will never need to open it again since it will regulate its own water and nutrient cycles. In this video, we will go over the...
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How to Create a Closed Native Terrarium
A terrarium is an enclosed ecosystem which can be entirely self-sustaining. Once set up and watered, you will never need to open it again since it will regulate its own water and nutrient cycles. Observe how the plant life changes and...
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The Stages of Whale Decomposition
Fallen whale carcasses, abundant in the deep-sea, form ecosystems of their own. When a whale dies and sinks, the carcass provides a sudden, concentrated food source and creates an 'island' of organic matter on an otherwise food-poor...
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How to Create a Closed Terrarium
Terrariums are a fun outdoors project. Join me as I show you how to build a closed native terrarium in a sealed jar using moss, plants, hardscape, and insects found around the countryside, in parks or gardens. A terrariums is an enclosed...