Curated Video
Kingdoms
There's a lot of life out there ... and we make sense of it all using kingdoms. Life processes - Variation and classification - Classifying living things Learning Points There are five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protoctista and...
Curated Video
World's largest organism
Can you guess what the world's largest organism is? Life processes - Variation and classification - Classifying living things Learning Points The fungi kingdom includes mushrooms and mould. There are around 1.5 million species of fungi....
Great Big Story
Unveiling the deep, the Acorn Worm's evolutionary secrets
Discover the Acorn Worm, a primitive creature linking vertebrates and invertebrates, and its profound impact on our evolutionary history.
Rock 'N Learn
Animal Classification for Kids
Kids love learning about the characteristics of arthropods, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Using a fun game show format, students learn that arthropods have an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed legs. They are...
Nature League
Party Drugs and Octopus Hugs - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effect of MDMA on social behavior in octopuses.
Bizarre Beasts
The World Used To Be Full of Giant Tortoises
The world used to be full of giant tortoises, and the ones that live on the Seychelles and Galápagos islands are all we have left. But how did these big reptiles get to the islands in the first place? And why is turtle anatomy so weird?
Visual Learning Systems
Simple Animals: What Are Simple Animals?
Upon viewing the Simple Animals video series, students will be able to do the following: Differentiate between and provide examples of vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Describe the basic body parts of a sponge (porifera). Explain the...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding the Classification of Animals
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of animals and their classification. Through various characteristics and classifications, scientists continue to uncover new species and unravel the diversity of shapes, sizes, body forms,...
Visual Learning Systems
Features of Fish: What Is a Fish?
This colorful, lively series of videos explores the fascinating features of fishes. The major characteristics of this widely diverse group of vertebrates are described through the use of live-action video. Special attention is paid to...
Visual Learning Systems
Life Through Time: Life in the Paleozoic Era
This fascinating program takes students on a journey through time as the history of life on Earth is explored. From the dawn of life to the existence of advanced vertebrate animals, each of the major periods of life are investigated....
Visual Learning Systems
Magnificent Mammals: Basic Mammalian Characteristics
We are all familiar with common examples of mammals such as cats, dogs, and horses. Humans are also mammals. This action-packed series of videos illustrates the common characteristics of mammals while also exploring some of the major...
Visual Learning Systems
Features of Fish: Jawless Fishes
This colorful, lively series of videos explores the fascinating features of fishes. The major characteristics of this widely diverse group of vertebrates are described through the use of live-action video. Special attention is paid to...
Mazz Media
Vertebrate
This live action video show is about the word vertebrate. The program is designed to reinforce and support the student's understanding and retention of the word vertebrate through the use of videos, photographs, diagrams and graphs, and...
Curated Video
Primates: A Fascinating Exploration of Chimpanzees and Bonobos
This video provides an overview of primates, focusing on the differences between common chimpanzees and bonobos. It explores their physical characteristics, social structures, communication methods, mating behaviors, and life cycles. The...
Nature League
Invertebrates and Ocean Mixing - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the impact of invertebrate motion on the mixing of water columns. Article citation: Isabel A. Houghton, Jeffrey R. Koseff, Stephen G....
Curated Video
Ungulates: Diversity, Behavior, and Communication
This video provides an overview of ungulates, a diverse group of hooved animals found in various habitats around the world. It discusses their classification into odd-toed and even-toed ungulates, their range in size and habitat, their...
Mazz Media
Phylum
This live-action video program is about Phylum. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
Visual Learning Systems
Classifying Animals Review
This video is a review of the topics covered in the Classifying Animals series. In this video, we explore the fascinating characteristics of the animal Kingdom and how animals are classified. We learn about the major categories of...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Turtles: Evolution, Anatomy, and Behavior
This video provides a comprehensive overview of turtles, highlighting their diverse species, evolutionary history, and unique characteristics such as their protective shells. It explores their global distribution, from land to sea, and...
Curated Video
Tigers: Facts and Behaviors of the Great Cat
This video provides an in-depth look at the majestic tiger, the largest of all great cats. It explores their physical characteristics, hunting behaviors, communication methods, mating rituals, and the challenges they face in raising...
Curated Video
Wolf Communication and Adaptations
This video provides a detailed description of wolves, focusing on their physical adaptations for hunting, their social behavior within packs, and their sensory abilities. It highlights their long legs, keen sense of smell and hearing,...
Curated Video
Chimpanzees and Bonobos: A Comparative Study of Behavior and Society
In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of chimpanzees, exploring their evolutionary history, geographical distribution, physical characteristics, and most importantly, their behavior and psychology. Discover how chimpanzees...