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The monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s greatest events. This orange-winged wonder travels up to 4,500 km from all over North America to spend the winter hanging from oyamel fir trees in central Mexico’s mountain forests. But how does an animal with a brain the size of a sesame seed navigate to this one special place? Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
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Millions of monarch butterflies from the United States and Canada fly five thousand kilometers each year to hibernate in the forests of California and Mexico. This documentary explains their diet, as well as their protection against their predators, their migratory routes, the dangers they face due to deforestation, the effects of the ecotourism, and much more. Close-ups accompany descriptions of the metamorphosis and the life cycles of these curious insects. NOTE: Brief copulation scene.
A musical narration of the metamorphosis of a monarch butterfly. Illustrations reflect the changes from larva to caterpillar to magnificent monarch. Animated version of Lois Ehlert's award-winning book.
This episode features the migration of the monarch butterfly from the forests of central Mexico to the mountains of Canada. Dr. Fred Urquhart details his 40-year quest to discover the secrets of these insects. Part of the "Journey With Dylan Dreyer" series.
Most of the world's insects undergo one of two types of metamorphosis: complete and incomplete. Uses the praying mantis to show an incomplete metamorphosis and the Monarch butterfly as an example of a complete metamorphosis. Includes general characteristics of insects, and gives several examples of both types of changes.
Conservation efforts benefit everyone, and this episode explores the various efforts to protect the monarch butterfly. Today, the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States maintain a common political project in favor of the conservation of these insects. Part of the "Bios: Nature and Society" series.
The magic of life unfolds, but for adolescents Mimi, Izzie, and Quinn, watching a monarch butterfly emerge from its cocoon and spread its wings is more than a fascinating moment—cameras are rolling. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Richard Hudson and his team at Twin Cities Public Television are putting middle-school girls in front of a national audience on the PBS series “SciGirls.” This is the first television science series designed specifically for girls, ages 8 to 12, to inspire and empower them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
After explaining the differences between butterflies and moths, examines the complete metamorphosis of the zebra longwing butterfly. Looks at a butterfly's anatomy; purpose of specific body parts; and how they have adapted for camouflage, gathering food, reproduction, and pollination. Explains the butterfly's unique place in the survival of all species.
In each episode, viewers are given clues about a hidden animal inside a magic box. Can viewers use all the clues to correctly guess that the mystery animal in this episode is a butterfly? Part of the "Zoobabu" 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 explores the butterfly's world.
Butterfly metamorphosis is still a bit of a mystery. What happens inside a chrysalis to turn a caterpillar into a beautifully painted butterfly? In this episode, host Joe Hanson interviews Dr. Arnaud Martin, who uses the CRISPR genetic modification technology to learn about how genes build butterfly wings. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
What is the future of human presence in space? How might things be different if there had not been a Cold War and a Space Race? What does humanity gain by venturing into the solar system? Three events are key moments in the conquest of space: the R-7 rocket launches the first satellite into space, President Kennedy's speech announces the United States race to the moon, and Neil Armstrong walks on the moon. Part of the "Butterfly Effect" series.
Charles Darwin’s father wants him to be a pastor, but Darwin has a passion for science. At the encouraging of his uncle, he boards a Royal Navy ship known as the HMS Beagle. The voyage lasts for five years, and Darwin’s discoveries will revolutionize science. During the voyage, he spends most of his time on land performing methodical observations, which lead to his theories on evolution and natural selection. Part of the “Butterfly Effect” series.
The Magic School Bus is an award winning animated children’s television series based on the book series of the same title by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and being both highly entertaining and educational. The class laughs at Phoebe when she suggests they make a butterfly into their new team mascot. But are butterflies as wimpy as the kids think? Ms. Frizzle certainly doesn't think so. She takes the class on a whirlwind adventure to unmask what a 'bog beast' is, and they find out just how tough butterflies can be.
Rented by the BP Oil Company to drill an oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explodes on April 20, 2010. It sinks into the ocean and causes a gigantic oil spill. At issue is negligence in the maintenance and in the tests carried out. On September 19, after months of unsuccessful attempts, the spill is finally declared sealed. However, this incident has generated the largest marine oil disaster in history. Part of the "Butterfly Effect" series.
In the 1950's, the Soviets decide to turn the vast desert steppes of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan into fields of cotton and wheat. They diverted some of the rivers that feed the lake to irrigate the new crops. This depleted the Aral Sea, and in 1987, the level of the water falls so low that the sea splits into two bodies of water. It splits again in 2002. In 2014, the eastern part of the Aral Sea disappears forever, which causes an ecological disaster. Part of the "Butterfly Effect" series.
What if the source codes for the Internet had remained with the U.S. military rather than being released to the world? How did civilians gain unfettered access to the Internet? Three key events contributed to the development of this modern technology: the launch of Sputnik, the United States military conducts an ambitious project, and computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invents the web and puts the very first Internet site on line. Part of the "Butterfly Effect" series.
The photographers and explorers capture one of nature's most amazing life cycles as a bristly caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly thanks to some inter-species ingenuity. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
There's a most unusual gym in ecologist Sonia Altizer’s lab at the University of Georgia. The athletes are monarch butterflies, and their workouts are carefully monitored to determine how parasites impact their flight performance. With support from the National Science Foundation, Altizer and her team study how animal behavior, including long distance migration, affects the spread and evolution of infectious disease. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
Part of a series that features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams, graphics, and labels. For this particular video, students will focus on metamorphosis and the stages of development for insects and frogs. Some terms discussed include: egg, pupa, larva, nymph, and chrysalis. Part of the Science Video Vocab series.
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