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Life in the Freezer
From polar bears to emperor penguins, how animals and plants survive in some of the harshest habitats on Earth - the polar regions. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A host of different animals survive in the coldest...
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Predators and Prey
The adaptations of predators and prey are vital for their survival, and help to drive the evolution of species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Predators are animals that kill other animals for food - their prey....
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Living On the Edge
Cities near fault lines are at high risk of earthquakes. Can earthquakes be predicted, and how can these communities prepare for the worst? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cities near fault lines are at high risk of...
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Life in Hot Deserts
From camels to lizards, how animals and plants survive in some of the hottest and driest habitats on Earth - the hot deserts. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Organisms survive harsh environments by physical and...
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How We Touch
How the four sensory receptors in our skin, which detect heat, cold, pain and pressure, help us to feel an object, and can even help us tell if we like something or not. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The skin contains millions...
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Symbiosis: Mutualism
In nature, some animals depend on another species for survival. The special relationship between sea anemones and clown fish demonstrates how creatures in the same habitat can rely on each other for defence. Biology - Ecosystems -...
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What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is vital to life on Earth. What is it and why is it important and how is it changing? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Biodiversity is the number of different species and the variety within species. High biodiversity...
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Intuition
What is intuition and how does it work? A fireman explains how intuition saved his and his crews' lives. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The human brain has powers we aren't normally aware of. There is a part of our brain that...
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The Goldilocks Zone
A delicate balancing act between the Sun and Earth makes ours the only known life-bearing planet in our Solar System. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Earth is the only planet with liquid water. If a planet is too close to...
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Gamma ray bursts
The brightest events in the Universe since the Big Bang; extremely powerful flashes of gamma rays that are believed to originate in massive supernova events. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds...
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Ecosystem
A living community of organisms along with their physical environment, functioning as a unit. 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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Organism
Any living system, such as a plant or animal, that can respond to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and can maintain a stable internal condition in a changing environment. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60...
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Adaptation – Did you know?
Did you know that angler fish emit light to attract food? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Adaptation Learning Points Living things have structural features as an adaptation to ensure survival. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
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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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Environmental awareness
Explore the important roles honeybees play in our food chain and learn why it is important to care for all living things. People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Caring for the environment Learning Points It is important to...
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How Plants Defend Themselves
Plants have many adaptations that protect them from hungry predators. Life processes - Green plants - Plants and their environments Learning Points Plants can adapt to their surroundings to survive. Plants have defence mechanisms to...
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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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Snub-nosed monkey
Case study of the adaptations of this unique and fascinating monkey. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Adaptation Learning Points Plants and animals adapt to their environment in order to survive. A Twig Context...
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Sitting Bull For Kids
Learn about the famous Native American, Sitting Bull from his childhood, his time among the Lakota-Sioux to his battles with the United States Army and General George A. Custer.
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The Ripple Effects of Climate Change on Ecosystems
This video explores how climate change impacts ecosystems, focusing on the effects of rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and coral bleaching. Learn how changes in the climate disrupt marine life, threaten animal habitats, and...
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How Do Airplanes Get the Oxygen We Breathe?
As a plane flies, fast-moving air enters both the jet turbine engines. This fast-moving air is compressed as it passes through layers of fan blades inside the turbine. It’s at the compressor stage that a portion of the hot air is ‘bled...
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Debunking Misconceptions About Neanderthals
Explore the fascinating world of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, and debunk common misconceptions surrounding their intelligence and behavior. Learn about the origins of the Neanderthal species, their coexistence with...
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Approaches to Addressing the Negative Impacts of the Anthropocene
Explore three strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of the Anthropocene era on Earth's ecosystems and communities. Learn about innovations in renewable energy, sustainable urban design, and plant-based alternatives to reduce...
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Using Modern Science to Validate Ancient Conservation Techniques
In the United States, indigenous conservation techniques aren not widely recognized. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi tribe, is on a mission to change that. In this video, he explains how he uses scientific language to...