Dr. Tara Ruttley, Associate Program Scientist for the Space Station, talks about the kinds of scientific research we're doing and learning aboard the orbiting complex. Ruttley discusses why the research is important for us here on the...

Biology can be pretty dry. You’re stuck in a classroom studying a textbook full of boring definitions and complicated diagrams... That’s why we’re going on a field trip with Sally! She’s visiting a floating city in the Pacific Ocean –...

The video is a lecture presentation about the nitrogen cycle and how the essential element is continuously recycled in nature. The speaker first explains the concept of cycles in general and why they are necessary due to the finite...

This video explores the potential of chickley, a natural gum harvested sustainably from the rainforest, as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chewing gum. It highlights the impact of consumer choices on the...

The nugget explains the different theories of evolution (mutation theory, theory of natural selection, theory of inheritance) with examples.

Defines characteristics of living organisms: Growth, Reproduction, Metabolism, Cellular Organisation and Consciousness

It gives introduction to Life Process.

This live-action video program is about the word biotic. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word biotic through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

The video explains the concept of environment and its components, both biotic and abiotic, using a park as an example. It highlights the importance of understanding our surroundings and the living and non-living things that make it up.

We'd love to learn more about our Microcosmos community and who's out there watching these videos. So, we've got a short survey for you to fill out where you can let us know more about you and what you'd like to see from Journey to the...

Process and steps of decomposition in an ecosystem. Advantages and factors affecting decomposition.

This video is a lecture on the characteristics of living organisms. The presenter lists and explains the eight main characteristics that all living organisms have in common: the need for nutrients, respiration, excretion, response to...

So although we will be looking at a wide variety of fungi in this series, most of you are here to learn about mushrooms, as they are the most interesting members of the fungi kingdom. So let's learn about the structure of a mushroom....

In this video, the speaker explains the concept of environment and its various components, including living and non-living organisms. They also discuss the four spheres that make up the planet Earth and how human activities are affecting...

Let’s fly to Eukarytopia, the home of the eukaryotes! You can learn all about plants in the Garden of Babylon! This lesson will begin our series on eukaryotic cells. We’ll look at the structure of plant cells, focusing on components...

This live-action video program is about Kingdom Monera. 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...

Sally’s never-ending field trip continues. This time, they’re exploring the bustling city of Zoo York. Perhaps she’ll travel for the rest of year 11, only returning home for a hot meal and special occasions. This lesson will examine the...

Biology is all about cells and living organisms. But after the summer holidays, Sally can’t remember what a cell is! Why is she uploading photos on Instagram when she has an exam tomorrow? Thankfully, it’s not difficult to learn about...

Biology can be pretty dry. You’re stuck in a classroom studying a textbook full of boring definitions and complicated diagrams... That’s why we’re going on a field trip with Sally! She’s visiting a floating city in the Pacific Ocean –...

It explains sources of organic compounds and the unique characteristics of carbon atoms, namely tetracovalency, catenation and formation of strong bonds.

In this video, we explore the significance of trees and their role in our environment. We learn about the characteristics of trees, their ability to produce oxygen, provide food and shelter, and contribute to the overall health of our...

This live-action video program is about the word biodiversity. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word biodiversity through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...

Learn the basics about biological detergents as part of the organic chemistry within everyday life.

What is the difference between a population, community and ecosystem and species? What defines different populations of the same species? What factors lead to separate populations? In this program explains that members of the same...