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How to Make a Chrysanthemum Flower out of Frosting
Howcast - Learn how to make chrysanthemum flowers out of frosting in this Howcast food video with expert Liz Sutton.
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How to Pour a Latte Art Swan
Howcast - Learn how to make a swan design on your coffee in this Howcast video about latte art.
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How to Make Chocolate Leaves
Howcast - Learn how to make chocolate leaves in this Howcast food video featuring pastry chef Katie Rosenhouse.
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5 Cool Facts about Meller's & Pygmy Chameleons
Howcast - Learn five cool facts about Meller's chameleons and pygmy chameleons from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
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How to Draw Vines, Buds & Leaves with Henna
Howcast -Learn how to draw vines, buds and leaves from expert Lisa Butterworth in this Howcast video about henna and mehndi art.
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How to Cook an Artichoke
You don't have to be a blue ribbon chef to prepare artichokes. Just keep these few tips in mind.
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Skin Crawling Footage of Hundreds of Leaf Cutter Ants Moving Leaves to Their Nest
You can also get a bug's eye view of the ants' underground nest at the San Diego Zoo's Children's Zoo, something you wouldn't be able to see in the wild.
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This Koala Joey Is Attached At The Hip to Mom!
Get a glimpse into the world of baby koalas.
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An 8-Month-Old Koala Joey is Still Glued to Mom
Get a glimpse into the world of baby koalas.
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Life in a Rain Forest
A video entitled “Life in a Rain Forest” which explores the parts of a rain forest and how the animals that live there have adapted to that environment.
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Make frottage leaf studies
Pupil outcome: I can create frottage leaf studies using different textures and colours. Key learning points: - Frottage is a technique of rubbing over textures to create art. - Different textures can be found in natural objects like...
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The function of leaves
Pupil outcome: I can describe why plants have leaves. Key learning points: - Many plants have roots, stems, leaves and flowers. - Plants can make their own food. This happens in the leaves of a plant. - Plants make food in their leaves,...
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Phonics - sound of L. ESL Video for teachers, beginners, kindergarten students
ESL beginners will love this Phonics Video all about the letter L. Early English students will learn the difference between big L and small l. Students will also learn the difference between the letter L and the sound of L. This is an...
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Autumn Leaves
The fall colors of New England is one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles on earth. Trillions of green leaves across New England transform into the brilliant hues of fall. But the reasons why are still a bit of a mystery.
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Photosynthesis Experiment
Follow along and learn about the process of photosynthesis in plants. Then do a simple experiment to demonstrate the process.
0:00 – Introduction
0:07 – What you need
0:17 – Explanation
1:16 – Safety
1:23 – Experiment
2:09 – Results
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Parts of the Plant: Leaves
Why are leaves commonly flat, spongy and strikingly green? Discover the different parts of a leaf and their function. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. A leaf is made of many layers sandwiched between tough outer layers. Gases enter...
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Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Discover why the precarious choice of spawning location means this species' young must make a life-or-death decision as soon as they hatch. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The South American red-eyed tree frog lives in rivers...
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Splash Tetras
Discover how splash tetras earned their name from the unusual way they lay their eggs. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Splash tetras lay their eggs on leaves. Male splash tetras find well-protected leaves by leaping out of...
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Plant Transport
How does a tall tree draw water from its roots to its leaves? And how does food made in leaves reach the rest of a plant? Discover how plants transport resources via the xylem and phloem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Transpiration...
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Carnivorous Plants
Not all plants exist simply on sunlight and water. Carnivorous plants eat meat. Discover how some of these carnivores trap and kill their prey. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants, often in harsh conditions, have adapted to...
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Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
Throughout the year, some leaves change colour from green, to yellow, to red. Discover the role chlorophyll, carotene and anthocynanin pigments play in making this happen. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Leaf colour depends on...
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Photosynthesis: How Plants Convert Sunlight into Energy
Journey into the chloroplast, where photosynthesis takes place, to learn how plants convert sunlight into usable chemical energy - one of the most vital processes on Earth. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Leaves are small...
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Photosynthesis and Starch
We put three different plants under different conditions to demonstrate that both light and carbon dioxide are needed for photosynthesis to occur. A leaf from each plant is taken and heated in ethanol to remove the pigment. These are...
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The lotus effect
How did a plant on Earth inspire high-tech space suits? Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials Learning Points Synthetic materials are man-made. Humans sometimes create synthetic versions of natural...