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Plant growth – Clip
See how destructive forest fires can be helpful to the plant world by aiding plant growth. Life processes - Green plants - Plant growth Learning Points Seeds need the right conditions to germinate. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film...
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Plant growth – True or false
True or False ... Bamboo is the slowest growing plant in the world? Life processes - Green plants - Plant growth Learning Points
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Fertilisation and dispersal – Clip
Find out why the Alsomitra is one of the best seed dispersers in the plant world. Life processes - Green plants - Fertilisation and dispersal Learning Points The seeds of some plants are dispersed by the wind. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip....
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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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The nutcracker
How can a bird that eats a plant's seeds actually help the plant survive? Life processes - Green plants - Fertilisation and dispersal Learning Points Dispersal means the spread of seeds to new areas. Animals disperse seeds by eating and...
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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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Germination - Seed Growth
Learn all about plant germination and the conditions that can affect its success. Life processes - Green plants - Plant growth Learning Points Germination is when a seed starts to grow into a new plant. Water, oxygen and the right...
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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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What is a life cycle?
Humans, frogs and poppies all have very different life cycles. Life processes - Living processes - Life cycles Learning Points The stages of development from birth to death are known as a life cycle. Metamorphosis is part of some life...
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Charles Darwin
Find out how Charles Darwin changed the world! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution in his book On the Origin of Species. Darwin developed his...
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Rainforests for Kids
Learn about the wonderful world of rainforests, how rainforests work, and why they are important.
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Harnessing the Power of Fire: The Role of Controlled Burns in Forest Management
Delve into the concept of controlled burns as a beneficial tool in forest management. Learn how Indigenous communities have long utilized controlled burns to maintain healthy ecosystems and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Explore the...
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Exploring the World of Undiscovered Plant Species
Botanists speculate that there could easily be as many undiscovered plant species as there are documented varieties. As the human population continues to expand and virgin land is given over to agriculture, many species of both plant and...
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Preserving Plant Diversity with Seed Banks
Discover the importance of seed banks in preserving genetic diversity in plant species. The video highlights the Millennium Seed Bank at Kew Gardens in Britain, which holds seeds from 10% of the world's plants and conducts research on...
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Reviving Hopi Traditions and Restoring Health With Dry Farming
Learn about the importance of traditional Hopi dry farming techniques in a semi-arid climate from Michael Kotutwa Johnson. He shares his experience of reviving and expanding his family's corn and bean fields using these ancient methods,...
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Beneath the Canopy: The Life and Gifts of Trees
Explore the serene beauty and essential roles of trees on a hot summer day under the shade. Discover how trees, from providing oxygen and fruit to aiding in medicine, impact our environment and our health. Dive into the fascinating...
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Ants: Earth's Tiny Environmental Engineers
Discover how ants play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by aerating the soil, recycling nutrients, and controlling pests. This video explores the various ways ants contribute to environmental balance, from soil...
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Genetics Explained: From Pea Plants to Tongue Rolling
Dive into the fascinating world of genetics to understand how traits like tongue rolling are passed from parents to children. Learn about Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, and his groundbreaking experiments with pea plants that laid...
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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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The plight of the green-winged macaw, beauty under threat
Dive into the world of the green-winged macaw, a stunning parrot facing threats from illegal trade and habitat loss.
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How to Teach Basics of Gardening to Kids
Funny looking grass haired monters are due for a haircut.