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Three Domains of Life
Isn't a domain already a set of values, a territory, part of a web address, and an area of magnetism? In the last video, the instructor walks learners through a history of life on Earth. Scholars then see the seven characteristics of all...
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Essential Characteristics of Life are Conserved
Humans' entire DNA sequence would fill two hundred 1,000-page telephone books. In the video, the instructor discusses the essential characteristics of all life - genetic code, the central dogma, and shared metabolic pathways. Scholars...
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Hierarchy of Life
The leader of the biology gang is known as the nucleus. In the video, learners see the different levels of the hierarchy of life. Scholars explore each level, listening to descriptions and seeing examples of each one. It is the second...
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Plant Control
The ethylene gas emitted by the apple or banana helps to ripen a fruit when in close proximity. A helpful video explains how plants attempt to control their environment through hormones. It focuses on five specific hormones: auxin,...
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Homeostasis Hugs
Penguins, seals, and whales have countercurrent heat exchangers to limit blood flow in certain areas of their body, limiting their rate of heat loss to their environment. In this homeostasis video, the instructor explains that...
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Sensory System
Humans can sense about 10,000 different odors. Young scientists explore how humans interpret the world around them using their senses. The instructor reminds learners of action potentials and the nervous system and then focuses on three...
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Endocrine System
The pineal gland in the endocrine system secretes melatonin which helps humans sleep. In this human body video, scholars explore the major parts of the endocrine system. The instructor explains the roles of hormones, glands, and cells...
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Scientific Method
In the late 1700s, Edward Jenner applied the scientific method and discovered that injecting people with cowpox prevented them from acquiring smallpox—leading to the first vaccine. In the fourth video of the series, individuals listen to...
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Mole Conversions
What is a mole? How do you convert moles to grams, as well as from grams to moles? Check out this short video to find the answers to these and other pressing questions.
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Elements of a Feedback Loop
Even clothing styles are part of a feedback loop. Learners explore four different examples of feedback loops both outside of and within the body: speed limit signs, thermostats, thermoregulation, and blood glucose levels. They...
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Communities
What do you get if you cross ants with ticks? All kinds of antics! Video discusses the structure of the classifications in ecology. Then it covers the ways communities can be measured before discussing an example of leaf cutter ants...
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Biogeochemical Cycling
A woman had a job crushing cans at the recycling plant; it was soda pressing. Video focuses on the ways our environment recycles, including the water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and the phosphorus cycle. It also describes the...
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Viruses
An informative video explains viruses' genetic information and their protein coats as well as the envelopes that allow entry into host cells.
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Evolution Continues
Peacocks, when fanning their feathers to attract females, shake the feathers, creating an inaudible sound for humans but one that female hens can hear, even from far away. In the video, scholars explore evolution by analyzing...
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Probability in Genetics
Pupils learn how to use the rule of multiplication in genetics. The instructor shares some sample problems and shows viewers how to arrive at the correct answer. They then learn how to apply the rule of addition to genetics as well,...
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Niche
I'm not lost, I just haven't found my niche. Video discusses niches, including various pronunciations and definitions. It also covers competitive exclusion principle. Video is the 14th in a series of 18.
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Logistic Growth
A video on logistic growth begins with a review of exponential growth before moving on to limiting factors. This naturally leads to a decrease in the growth rate and a discovery of carrying capacity.
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Exponential Growth
How does a rabbit keep his fur looking good? With hare spray! Here is a video that begins with the concept of exponential growth, modeling it through four generations of rabbits. It includes two different methods to solve growth rate...
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Ecological Succession
Never trust a tree, they always look shady. The video explains both primary and secondary succession. It uses examples of volcanic activity, fires, and human disturbances. It is the seventh in an 18-part series.
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Animal Behavior
Don't be hawkward, learn about animal behavior! This first video begins by introducing ethology and the difference between innate and learned behaviors. Then it explains many different types of behaviors from instinct to imprinting, all...
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Plant Structure
Let's get to the root of biology. A video describes the difference between monocot and dicot plants. Then it explains the three main types of tissues in plants and the cells within each of these tissues.
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Plant Nutrition and Transport
Discuss what nutrients plants require and where they get them from. An informative video explains the dermal, vascular, and ground tissue in both monocot and dicot roots, as well as stems and leaves.
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Photosynthesis
A scientific video describes photosynthesis in both plants and algae through the use of chloroplasts. It also explains the various pigments and types of chlorophyll, light reactions, and the Calvin cycle.
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Fungi
A biology v ideo focuses on the various characteristics of the five major phyla of fungi: ascomycota, basidiomycota, chytridomycota, glomeromycota, and zygomycota.