Ivy's Plant Shop How can we protect plants and nature?
An entertaining overview of some of the ways we can help to protect plants and nature. This video looks at ecology, nature reserves and conservation, while also refreshing some of the topics covered in the rest of the series. Teacher notes: You could ask your students to come up with a list of things that humans do that have both ...
- 2018
- 00:02:59
- 5-8
- Added on: 09/03/2019
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Ivy's Plant Shop How does water get from the roots to the leaves of a plant?
This video explores how water is transported from the roots, through the tubes in the stem, to the tip of the plant. The process is demonstrated with an experiment. White carnations are placed in water with different colour dyes in them. Eventually the petals adopt the colour of the dyes, thus highlighting the process.
- 2018
- 00:01:42
- 5-8
- Added on: 09/04/2019
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The National How science says drawing will help you retain information better
It's been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words," and this might be more true than we realize, especially when it comes to our thinking and memory.
- 2019
- 00:02:31
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/11/2019
Quirks & Quarks How Snakes Fly
It is well known how quickly and efficiently snakes can slither across the ground. But a group of snakes called Chrysopelea use similar movements to help them sustain flight. These one-metre-long snakes use their signature "S" shape to swim through the air, as they glide down from the tree-tops in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. But that's not all. Dr. ...
- 2014
- 00:08:38
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/10/2014
The National How the pandemic is impacting conservation efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic could become a pivotal moment in conservation efforts for species at risk from Asia to Africa. And some of the changes were sparked by COVID-19’s links to the wildlife trade.
- 2020
- 00:05:59
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/17/2020
National Geographic Documentaries Hunt for the Shadow Cat
The jaguar is considered the most mysterious and magnificent of all big cats. Ancient cultures considered them gods for their power, beauty and speed. But little is really known about this species that stalks the deepest jungles. Researchers have collected information about male jaguars, but half of the picture is missing as we know remarkably little about females. For the ...
- 2011
- 00:45:02
- 9-12
- Added on: 01/15/2016
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Brain Games Illusion Confusion
This is a show about your brain and how it perceives the world in 3D. Through a series of fun interactive games, you'll learn how your brain is like a time machine that can actually "see" into the future! You’ll also learn how you share a special ability with Superman: you both have X-ray vision. Get ready to see it, ...
- 2013
- 00:22:30
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/18/2017
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Brain Games In It to Win It
Whether you're trying to get to the head of the class, earn the big promotion, or just find a parking spot – every day, you're competing. With yourself and with others. So what is it about the human brain that makes you want to win – sometimes at all costs? In this episode we'll explore your brain and competition through ...
- 2013
- 00:22:01
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/21/2016
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Brain Games In Living Color
Think you understand the colours you see every day? Think an apple is actually red, or a leaf is really green? Think again. This episode of Brain Games puts your brain to the ultimate test with a series of interactive games and fascinating experiments that will reveal a shocking truth – colour is just an illusion created by your brain. So get ...
- 2013
- 00:21:39
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/21/2016
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BBC Documentaries Incredible Predators
Incredible Predators deconstructs the world of major predators as never before, taking an intimate look at the remarkable strategies they use to succeed. Advanced filming techniques expose the planet’s top predators in extraordinary footage, putting the audience right beside them as they hunt — on land, under the sea or in the air. Far from a film about the kill, instead ...
- 2016
- 00:42:05
- 9-12
- Added on: 09/30/2019
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