Professor Dave Explains
Food Webs and Trophic Cascades
Now that we know about nutrient cycling, we are ready to look at food webs as a whole. These represent feeding relationships within a community.These relationships designate certain trophic levels, so let's learn about what these mean...
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Tim the T Rex: A Dinosaur's Journey to Friendship and Heroism
This yoga story follows the journey of Tim, a vegetarian T Rex who struggles to make friends due to his scary appearance. Despite being misunderstood, Tim ultimately proves his bravery and kindness by saving his fellow dinosaurs from...
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GCSE Biology - Trophic Levels - Producers, Consumers, Herbivores & Carnivores #86
This video covers: - The idea that trophic levels are just the different levels of a food chain - Trophic level 1 are called the producers - Trophic level 2 are primary consumers, trophic level 3 are called the secondary consumers and so...
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Herbivore vs. Carnivore - Jump into the Animal Kingdom
Learn all about the differences between herbivores and carnivores.
Professor Dave Explains
Animal Ecology (Fauna) Part 1: Food Acquisition and Body Temperature
With plants covered, let's talk about animals, or fauna, in the context of ecology. What do animals need to survive? How do they acquire food? How do they maintain their body temperature? Let's talk all about nutrients and minerals,...
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Understanding Movement of Matter through the Ecosystem
In this video, the teacher explains how matter is constantly recycled in ecosystems. She shows examples of how matter moves from plants to animals, and from one organism to another through consumption. She also discusses the role of...
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Animals Depend on Plants
Animals Depend on Plants describes why animal production is dependent on plant production in an ecosystem
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Physical Adaptations of Animals
Physical Adaptations of Animals explores the physical characteristic adaptations of various animals by discussing how those adaptations enable them to survive in different environments.
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Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers explains the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers within an ecosystem.
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What are Food Chains | Learning Science
Where do plants and animals get their energy from? Explore food chains and see how energy is passed from the sun to plants and on to first, second and third order consumers.
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Compare and Contrast | Reading Strategies
Learn how to compare and contrast within texts. Being able to compare and contrast is an important reading skill as it helps the reader to organise information more efficiently and boosts comprehension.
Visual Learning Systems
What Is a Mammal?: Different Kinds of Mammals
From dogs to squirrels to elephants, we are familiar with many different mammals. This video explores some of the fascinating features of this amazing group of animals. Concepts and terminology: backbone, fur, warm-blooded, milk, and...
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Lions: The King of the Great Cats
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the great cats, focusing primarily on lions. It explores their habitat, social structure, hunting techniques, mating behaviors, and the challenges they face in the wild. The video offers...
Science360
Tiny toad offers big potential for research on plasticity
Spadefoot toads fooled biologists for years, and now the species offers new insights on adaptive evolution Spadefoot toads are master "shape-shifters," able to make drastic changes to their form and behavior in response to their...
Mazz Media
Carnivore
This live-action video program is about the word carnivore. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word carnivore through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
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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...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Measuring the Length of Real Human Small Intestines
In this video, the teacher measures the length of three different small intestines to compare them and see if they match up to the commonly taught length of 20-21 feet. They also discuss the variations in length among different animals...
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Sharks: Diversity, Behavior, and Reproduction
This video provides an informative overview of sharks, highlighting their diversity, unique characteristics, and behaviors. It explores their evolution, feeding habits, senses, reproductive strategies, and lifespans. Fish part 3/3
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Leopards: Behavior, Habitat, and Survival
This video provides an overview of leopards, focusing on their physical characteristics, habitat, hunting behavior, social interactions, mating habits, and the upbringing of their cubs. It highlights the adaptability and stealth of these...
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Crocodilians: Adaptations, Behavior, and Reproduction
This video provides an overview of crocodilians, a diverse group of reptiles found worldwide. It explores their evolutionary history, physical characteristics, hunting behaviors, social structures, mating rituals, and parental care. The...
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Turtles: A Look at Their Diversity and Adaptations
This video provides an informative overview of turtles, highlighting their distinct characteristics, diverse species, and unique adaptations. It explores their evolution, habitats, physical features, reproductive behaviors, and lifespan....
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Giants of the Wild: The Fascinating World of Bears
This video explores the diverse world of bears, highlighting their unique characteristics and habitats. From the massive Kodiak bear to the bamboo-loving giant panda, viewers will learn about the different species and their adaptations...