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Butterfly's breakfast
Explanation of a food web. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food webs Learning Points Herbivores eat only plants. Carnivores eat only animals. Food chains can be combined to create a food web. A Twig Curriculum...
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Food Chain - Ecosystem Energy
Find out how energy flows up a food chain. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food chains Learning Points All consumers ultimately rely on producers for energy. A food chain consists of organisms that rely on each for...
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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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Sea otters
The vital role of sea otters in maintaining a food web. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food webs Learning Points Omnivores eat both plants and other animals. An organism can belong to several food chains. A...
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Sharks and fur seals
Case study on the food chain of sharks and fur seals. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food chains Learning Points Primary consumers eat producers, secondary and tertiary consumers eat other animals. Producers make...
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Great flood of the Kalahari
Once a year the Kalahari desert floods, enabling life to flourish. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Obtaining food Learning Points Carnivores eat only animals. Predators are animals that hunt and eat other animals....
Wonderscape
The Cycle of Life: Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Review
Review the critical concepts of how matter and energy interact in natural systems. This video summarizes the energy processes in organisms and ecosystems, highlighting photosynthesis in plants, energy transfer through food consumption,...
Wonderscape
Ecosystem Dynamics: Exploring Matter and Energy Flow
Dive into the intricate world of ecosystems, where every element, from the smallest organism to the broadest landscapes, plays a crucial role in the circulation of matter and energy. This video unravels how producers, consumers,...
Curated Video
What's for Dinner?
Dr. Forrester teaches about the three types of consumers: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
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From Food Chains to Food Webs
Dr. Forrester explains how all animals rely on producers, or plants, to provide a foundation for food chains and food webs.
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What is an Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a complete community of living organisms and the nonliving materials of their surroundings. This includes plants, animals, microorganisms and their environment, such as soil, rocks, and minerals. An Ecosystem also...
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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The Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Forester explores the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, identifying key components and threats currently faced.
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Food Webs
“Food Webs” explains the movement of energy from producers to consumers to decomposers.
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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.
TMW Media
Meeting a Fish Biologist
Catching the elusive walleye is a challenge for many skilled anglers. Discover the biological secrets to finding this fish and the techniques to catch this popular sportfish all year round! Our youth leaders are tasked with preparing a...
National Parks Service
Yellowstone National Park - 2021 Native Fish Conservation Program Presentation
2021 Native Fish Conservation Program Presentation narrated by Todd Koel, leader of the program.
TMW Media
The Great Sardine Run: Learn about the sardine run
Where are the scientists? What is the sardine run? How do scientists know where to look for these fish? The Great Sardine Run, Part 1
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
The Great Seal Count
Weddell seals are not only adorable, but they can tell scientists a lot about how climate change and conservation efforts are affecting the planet. Over the years, Weddell seal researchers have refined their research methods to better...
Curated Video
Nutrition and Energy Flow Part 2
In this section, I talk about the sun as a source of energy, consumers vs. producers and cycles found in nature
Science360
Lake Temperatures -- Changing Planet
Scientists studying lakes in northern and tropical latitudes are finding that rising lake water temperatures are affecting the ecosystems of the lakes. -- The Changing Planet series explores the impact that climate change is having on...