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When you look at a picture of Mars next to a picture of Earth, you might notice one big difference: Earth is covered in blue oceans and Mars doesn't seem to have any water at all! But scientists have discovered all kinds of clues that make them think Mars used to have an ocean too! Show Less

Learn all about tropical rainforests. How do tropical rainforests remove carbon dioxide from the air we breathe and keep our planet cool? Why do scientists refer to the tropical rainforests as the world's medicine chest? Why are there so many plants and animals in these rainforests? Why is it important to help conservationists preserve the tropical rainforests and reduce deforestation? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun. Show Less

Learn all about habitats and biomes. What are the five major types of biomes? What do the terms abiotic and biotic mean? What animals are found in the various biomes? What is an ecosystem? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun. Show Less

Learn all about the states of matter - solid, liquid and gas. What are reversible and irreversible change? What are physical and chemical changes? These questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, engaging examples and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important points and make learning fun. Show Less

Learn dinosaur names and improve students' memory skills with a fun, 10-level game where they'll have to remember the position of a different dinosaur for each level. Children will be given 10 seconds to memorise behind which number each lost dinosaur is hiding. Show Less

Learn what responsible consumption is based on the 3R Principle: reduce, reuse and recycle. Students will learn that responsible consumption is about consuming products based on our real needs, and choosing options that are beneficial for the environment and the social equilibrium. Show Less

Without native and honeybees, food that humans eat such as chocolate and broccoli could not be grown. This Miniclip explains the important role bees play in pollination and food production. It defines bees as primary consumers and students learn about how bees help flowers reproduce, how honey is made and how to help the bees. Show Less

This Miniclip defines climate change and explains the greenhouse effect and the role of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. While it explores the consequences of climate change on our environment – such as rising sea levels, more frequent extreme weather, and damage to our ecosystems – it also suggests both big and little changes that we can make to protect our Earth. Show Less

Learn all about honey bees and their important roles and responsibilities in the hive. What are some basic honey bee facts? How are honey bee colonies organized? How do honey bees make honey? How do honey bees communicate through dance and movement? How can I prevent being stung by a honey bee? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun. Show Less

Learn all about spiders. What distinguishes spiders from insects? How do spiders make webs? Why are spiders vital to our ecosystem? What are the largest and smallest spiders in the world? Which spiders are the most unique and why? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun. Show Less

Learn what climate change is, what can we do to help reduce it, and how to take better care of our planet. In this video, students will learn about six ways to look after our planet better, including using renewable energies, public transport, reducing the use of plastics, taking care of living beings, recycling, and saving energy. Show Less

Learn what the greenhouse effect is and how it works. In this video, students will find out that the increase of certain gases is harmful for the Earth and will look at several examples related to the cause of this increase like the Industrial Revolution, traffic, electricity consumption, factory production, massive farming or bushfires. Students will also explore ways to prevent this situation from getting worse by recycling, using renewable energies, electric transportation, and reducing the use of plastic. Show Less

Learn what energy is, what its main properties are, and what types of energy there are. Students will discover how energy is transformed, transferred, transported, and stored as well as the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Also included is an overview of different types of energy such as thermal energy, mechanical energy, electrical energy, chemical energy, wind power, and hydraulic energy. Show Less

Learn what renewable energy source are, what their main properties are, and what types of energy exist such as solar energy, wind power, tidal wave energy, hydraulic energy, and geothermal energy. Also included is an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of these renewable energy sources. Show Less

Learn what non-renewable energy sources are, what their main properties are, and what types of energy exist such as oil, coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy Also included is an overview of the disadvantages of non-renewable energy sources when compared to renewable energy sources. Show Less

Meet Holly the honey bee, a very busy bee with an important job to do! Sent by Quinnie the Queen Bee, Holly and her new friend Stanley, explore Scarecrow Plough whilst keeping an eye out for tasty nectar. Watch as they discover how farmers work sustainably to make our food, clothing and shelter. Show Less