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It is Fletcher's first autumn, and he is alarmed when the leaves on his favorite tree start to turn brown and fall off. He tries day after day to save the leaves that the tree is losing to the wind. When the tree has no leaves left, Fletcher goes to bed in despair. However, after a cold night, Fletcher wakes up to see his tree sparkling as he has never seen it before. Based on the children's book by Julia Rawlinson.
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Some plants have leaves and some have needles, but they all need a way to absorb sunlight, nutrients, air, and water. Shares a basic overview of plant structure and the essential role plants have on earth. Defines deciduous, coniferous, photosynthesis, and capillary action. Suggests several classroom experiments.
Host Alex Dainis explains why leaves change colors during the fall. She examines the different colors of leaf pigments by using chromatography. In this experiment, viewers are able to see the various colors of pigments found in leaves.
Explores the need for many multicellular plants to have specialized internal transport systems, which are systems that can efficiently distribute materials from soil and leaves to the parts of the plants where they are needed. An overview of how plants obtain their nutrients is provided. The structure and function of root hairs is explored, explaining their remarkable ability to facilitate an enormous uptake of water and dissolved minerals for the plant. Following this, the separate transport systems of the xylem and phloem are explored in detail. Also explains the mechanisms by which vascular plants transport water and minerals upward from the roots as well as sugars from leaves and other sugar sources throughout the plant for storage or for growth and repair.
Crisp, colorful video footage illustrates the beautiful and fascinating features of the fall season. Also takes a brief look into what causes this season. Concepts and terminology: autumn, foliage, seed dispersal, migration, hibernation, and harvest.
In summer the leaves on the strange tree growing in Miss McGillicuddy's yard are harvested by many people, but when Miss McGillicuddy thinks about needing firewood for the winter, she realizes the tree may have another use. Based on a book by Sarah Stewart.
Illustration showing the carbon cycle using animals and plants.
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Students will explore the basic parts of a plant, including the stem, roots, and leaves. This video describes the functions of each of these plant parts using various illustrations. Important terminology includes taproot, fibrous root, stem, sap, nutrients, and leaf.
Looks at different kinds of plants and explains how they need light, air, and water to survive. Identifies the different parts of a plant, including leaves, stems, roots, and seeds. Describes how plants are useful to people.
The bugs have their own language, and they use it to describe the new plant they have found. They watch the plant grow and change through the seasons. They celebrate as it blooms in the spring, and everyone leaves when winter arrives and the plant dies. Based on the book by Carson Ellis.
The jaguar leaves hairs in the lake where the monkeys bathe. The monkeys don't want the jaguar to bathe in the lake anymore, but it's the only lake in the forest. The monkeys say the lake has belonged to their family for many generations. Who does the lake belong to?
The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. Humans depend on forests for survival, from the air they breathe to the wood they use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion, and mitigate climate change.
Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, health food advocate Anna Lappé explains how farmers use practices that are sustainable and protect the environment. Part of the Nourish Short Films Series.
When Genoveva opens her magic book, the screen is filled with feathers, beaks, horns, legs, wings, and snouts. Genoveva's magic book transports her to various habitats where she learns about the animals that live there. In this episode, Genoveva meets the ants.
Host Emily Graslie discusses harmful plants related to the holiday season. Some of the plants highlighted include mistletoe, poinsettia, holly, and pine. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series. Please note this title makes references to plant and human reproduction.
Why does the Earth have seasons? Learn more about how the tilt of the Earth affects climate and how different parts of the world experience seasonal changes. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.
Hanna and Olli race to get to a distant island. They have a choice between a motorboat and a sailboat. Hanna chooses the motorboat and leaves Olli with the sailboat. Who will win the race? They both learn important lessons about energy and natural resources. Part of the "My Little Planet" series.
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere, and the factors that influence and cause weather. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other topics covered include conduction, convection, radiation, thermometer, barometer, air pressure, winds, anemometer, sea breeze, land breeze, doldrums, trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, and jet streams.
The National Ecological Observatory (NEON) is a large-facility project managed by NEON Inc. and funded by the National Science Foundation. NEON is a continental-scale research platform for discovering and understanding the impacts of climate change, land-use change, and invasive species on ecological systems. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
Students explore the characteristics of nonvascular land plants as well as some of the simpler vascular plants. An in-depth look at mosses, hornworts, and liverworts serves as the topic of study for the beginning of the program. The characteristics of more advanced vascular plants are then explored such as whisk ferns, horsetails, and ferns. Concepts and terminology include: Bryophyta, Hepaticophyta, Anthocerophyta, rhizoids, gametophyte, sporophyte, Lycophyta, Pterophyta, spores, and sori.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
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Biology related concepts
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