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What distinguishes plants from other living beings? Why are there so many diverse plants? What is photosynthesis? In this video we will approach the world of plants in order to respond to all of these questions. We will learn about different types of plants and their structure, about how they make their own food and discover how they reproduce. Also, we will understand the importance of these living beings for the balance of ecosystems. Show Less

Let a drone take you on a visual journey through the extraordinary biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest, providing fantastic examples of adaptation, stratification and competition. From the forest floor to way up in the canopy, this title explores the tropical rainforest's distinct biotic and abiotic characteristics and the conditions that help create this biodiversity hotspot. Climate, soil profile, nutrient and water cycle, are all considered, as is their interdependence with flora and fauna. Show Less

What causes rain, snow, or a hurricane? The weather. In this video, we will learn about weather and its elements, including how these elements combine to produce atmospheric phenomena. We will also explore the difference between weather and climate, the different climate zones in our planet, and the importance of observing and predicting them both in our daily lives. Show Less

Changes to the natural equilibrium, from prolonged droughts to oil spills, highlight the delicate balance between living things and their environment. This video presents the fascinating world of ecosystems to students. It explains the flow of matter and energy within an ecosystem, the relationships between species that live in the same habitat and the importance of the environmental characteristics of the different types of ecosystems, such as the forest, the ocean and the city. Show Less

Objective: To study about forest conservation. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Understand the important role that forests play in the natural environment; 2. Understand that humans must protect forests and learn the ways that this can be done. Show Less

Objective: To discuss about the importance of water and its availability, learn about groundwater, the water table and its depletion and methods to conserve water. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Analyse the importance of water in our lives 2. State the availability of water on Earth 3. Estimate the water available for human consumption on Earth 4. Define groundwater 5. Identify the water table and aquifer 6. Explain the process of recharging groundwater 7. Define water table 8. Explain the reasons for the depletion of the water table 9. Describe the methods to conserve water Show Less

Objective: To understand the function of the root, the process of transpiration, and food preparation and respiration in plants. Learning outcomes: Students will be able to 1. Explain the various functions of roots. 2. Explain the process of photosynthesis. 3. Test for the presence of starch in a green leaf. 4. Describe the process of transpiration. 5. Explain the effects of transpiration. 6. Explain how plants respire through their leaves and roots. 7. Describe how aquatic plants respire. Show Less

Objective: To understand that sunlight and carbon dioxide are necessary for photosynthesis. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Understand that plants create their energy to survive through the process of photosynthesis. 2. Perform experiments to prove that sunlight and carbon dioxide must be present for photosynthesis to take place. Show Less

How does food get from the farm to our table? In this program we trace the route cereals, fruits, vegetables and dairy products take to get from the point of origin to the consumer. We also explore why there are often several processing steps in between before it can reach your plate. Show Less

Objective: To learn about the food habits of animals. Learning outcomes: Students will be able to 1. Explain the feeding habits of herbivores. 2. Describe the feeding habits of carnivores. 3. Discuss the feeding habits of omnivores. 4. Explain the feeding mechanism of parasites. Show Less

Objective: To understand the process of seed germination. Learning outcomes: Students will be able to 1. State the three conditions required for seed germination. 2. Describe the steps in the process of seed germination. 3. Tell the source of energy for the seeds to grow. 4. Explain how a new plant is produced. Show Less

Objective: To study about oviparous and viviparous animals. Learning outcomes: Students will be able to 1. Describe how animals reproduce. 2. Differentiate between Oviparous and viviparous animals. 3. Outline how animals take care of their young ones. Show Less

Objective: To understand the process of pollination. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Explain the process of pollination by insects 2. Give examples of flowers pollinated by insects 3. Discuss the process of wind pollination 4. Give examples of flowers pollinated by wind 5. Distinguish between self and cross pollination Show Less

Objective: To learn about how changes in the pH affect plants and animals. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Identify the changes in the pH value of soil and its effect on the plants. 2. Recognise the changes in the pH value of soil, caused by acid rain, and the effects of this change. Show Less

The continuously moving nitrogen cycle is essential to life on earth. Found in the cells of all living things, it is also the most common gas in our atmosphere. This motion-graphics based clip looks at how nitrogen is removed from the atmosphere, changed into a form that plants can absorb, is passed up the food chain, and returned to the atmosphere. Show Less

The carbon cycle has played a critical role in the history of our planet. Found everywhere on earth, in the oceans and the atmosphere, carbon is also crucial to the life of animals, plants and bacteria. This motion-graphics based clip outlines the carbon cycle. It explains how carbon is removed from the atmosphere, transferred from one organism to another, and returned to the atmosphere. Show Less

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for all plant and animal life inhabiting the earth, including marine and fresh water environments. The key steps of the phosphorus cycle: weathering and erosion of phosphorus rich rock; how phosphates move into and up the food chain; and through sedimentation, turn back into solid form, are explained in this motion-graphics based clip. Show Less

When scientists search for life on other planets, the first thing they look for is the presence of water. On Earth, water exists naturally in solid, liquid and gas states, and is essential to all forms of life. This motion-graphics based clip takes the viewer through the keys stages of the water cycle including: evaporation and transpiration; condensation, precipitation, and surface run-off. Show Less

Water is one of our planet's most important substances. It sustains all living organisms and enables many crucial biological, chemical and physical processes to occur. This motion-graphics based clip explains the processes involved in the water cycle including: evaporation, transpiration and sublimation; condensation and precipitation; infiltration and percolation; surface run-off; and plant uptake. Show Less

“Voices of Transition” looks at different forms of agriculture and food production. The film takes as its starting point the adverse impacts of today’s globalised agricultural industry and highlights alternative approaches better suited to ensuring the long-term future of agriculture. It enables the key protagonists of social and ecological change to describe their activities in their own words and presents innovative ideas for meeting the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity and food crises. Using examples from France, England and Cuba, the film provides an introduction to issues such as agroforestry, permaculture, Transition initiatives, agro-ecology and urban organic farming. Its focus throughout is on the future prospects for food production: How can the world’s population be fed in the future? At the same time, the film encourages viewers to reflect on their own consumption habits and to take an active part in working towards a sustainable future. Show Less

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on the planet. Drought in many parts of this nation is a fact of life. At just about any point in time, somewhere in Australia will be experiencing drought. It poses challenges to many areas of society and the economy, particularly the agricultural sector. This program looks at drought in Australia. Featuring interviews with environmental scientist Dr Terry Walshe, together with vegetable farmer Peter Schreur and Mildura-based farmers Bob McCarthy and Neil Bennett, it explores the nature of drought in Australia, the climatic causes of drought, the environmental, social and economic effects of drought and strategies to manage drought. This is an excellent resource for middle to senior level students of Geography, Environmental and Agricultural Sciences. It is an interesting and informative resource for students of Geography and environmental studies. Show Less