PBS
When Ancient People Changed Their Own DNA
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Amoeba Sisters
Photosynthesis: The Amazing Process of Plant Food Production
Explore one of the most fascinating processes plants can do: photosynthesis! In this Amoeba Sisters updated photosynthesis video, you will find a general overview of the light dependent and light independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Nature's fortress: How cacti keep water in and predators out | Lucas C. Majure
If you were a jackrabbit in the desert, you'd be glad to stumble across a cactus: the flesh of these plants is a water source for many animals. Known for their spines and succulent stems, cacti of all shapes and sizes have evolved to not...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Cacti: Adaptations and Misconceptions
In this video, the teacher explains the unique characteristics of cacti, including their spines that serve as modified leaves and their ability to retain water in the desert. The video also dispels the misconception that cacti contain...
Debunked
These Survival Myths Could Actually Get You Killed
Our love of reckless recreation, and our fascination with ‘lost in the wilderness’ movies means that almost all of us could reel off at least a few survival tactics. The trouble is, are they reliable or could some of them actually make...
Curated Video
What is a biome?
Explore some of the world’s most extreme biomes and find out who lives there. People and places -Physical geography - Climate Learning Points A biome's unique climate means that only particular plants and animals can survive there. A...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met….a Cactus
Henry meets a Cactus in a garden centre. Cactus grandfather used to be a Sheriff in the Wild West and always dreamt of following in his footsteps. That gives Henry a great idea and he becomes a Sheriff in the Wild West and Cactus becomes...
Wonderscape
Exploring Biomes: Deserts, Grasslands, and Chaparral
This video explores three distinct biomes: deserts, grasslands, and chaparral, each with its unique flora and fauna. Learn about desert adaptations in cacti and armadillos, the diverse wildlife of savanna and temperate grasslands like...
Professor Dave Explains
Plant Ecology (Flora)
With various environments better understood, it's now time to look at specific types of organisms. Let's start with plants, also known as flora. We learned about these in the botany series, but now let's contextualize some of that...
Curated Video
What Ecological Adaptations Enable Life to Flourish in Harsh Desert Climates?
Life in deserts is hard due to the scarcity of food and water. However, plants, animals, and humans have adapted in various ways to survive in these challenging environments. This video explores the incredible adaptations that enable...
Curated Video
Adaptation: What Factors Determine Where Animals Live?
“Adaptation: What Factors Determine Where Animals Live?” focuses on the ways that ecosystems force animals to adapt in the face of ecological change and competition for resources.
Curated Video
English Plurals: Exploring the Confusion and Origins
In this video, the teacher explains the various reasons behind the unusual plurals in the English language. They discuss the historical origins of plurals, such as old English practices and borrowing from Latin and Greek. The video also...
The Viral Fever
Salt Flat, Bolivia: From Traditional Salt Production to the Future of Lithium Extraction
Salt Flat, Bolivia part 2/3: This video explores the contrast between a small, traditional salt factory in a rural village and a modern lithium production plant in the nearby Salar de Uyuni. The Salar de Uyuni is home to 50-70% of the...
Science360
Cactus 'flesh' cleans up toxic water
University of South Florida engineering professor Norma Alcantar and her team are using the ""flesh"" from Prickly Pear cacti, called mucilage, to clean up oil and other toxins from water. With support from the National Science...
The Viral Fever
Salt Flat, Bolivia: The Salt Hotel
Salt Flat, Bolivia part 3/3: This video showcases the unique Lunar Soul Ladder Hotel, which is made entirely out of salt bricks harvested from the surrounding salt flat. The hotel's construction and design are a product of the local...
Science360
Cactus flesh cleans up toxic water
University of South Florida engineering professor Norma Alcantar and her team are using the ""flesh"" from Prickly Pear cacti, called mucilage, to clean up oil and other toxins from water. With support from the National Science...
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Photosynthesis in Plants: C3, C4, and CAM
We learned about photosynthesis over in the biochemistry series. But now that we are taking a closer look at plants, we need to learn about the different types of photosynthesis that exist within the plant kingdom. The version we learned...
The Viral Fever
Salt Flat, Bolivia: The World's Largest Salt Flat
Salt Flat, Bolivia part 1/3: The video explores the phenomenon of salt flats, specifically the Salada Uni in Bolivia, and the community of salt farmers who rely on it for their livelihood. It showcases the process of harvesting salt and...
ACDC Leadership
Production Possibilities Curve Review
In this video I explain how the production possibilities curve (PPC) shows scarcity, trade-offs, opportunity cost, and efficiency. This is the first graph you are going to learn in your economics class. Thanks for watching.
Mazz Media
Desert
This live-action video program is about deserts. 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...
Curated Video
Green roofs in Australia to tackle climate change
Melbourne - June 10th, 2008
1. Close up pumpkins on roof
2. Wide shot Katherine Wilson on roof top throwing pumpkin down to Geoff Wilson
3. Mid shot Geoff Wilson catching pumpkin
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Katherine Wilson, Green Roofs...
Curated Video
Farmers push cactus as answer to world hunger
AP Television
Dimona, South Israel, 31st May 2009
1. Close up on Cactus flower
2. Wide shot of Cactus field in middle of desert
3. Close up of sign reading in English "Orly" cactus farm with Cactus rows in background
4. Travelling shot...
Curated Video
Elephant park expands to include marine reserve
Addo Elephant Park Game Drive, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 4 August 2009
1. Medium two elephants head to head
2. Medium baby elephant and mother in mud
3. Wide focus pull "Addo Elephant Park" sign
4. Various elephants walking across the...