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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.
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Biodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms that exist. The biodiversity of an environment is important because it helps keep the environment in a natural balance. An ecosystem which is species-rich is more resilient and adaptable to external stress than one in which the range of species is limited. Part of the "Biology" series.
Plants have the ability to adapt to environmental conditions through tropism and dormancy. Dormancy happens when a plant stops growing and reserves its energy during harsh conditions. Plants also have the ability to move toward or away from a stimulus which is known as tropism.
Live-action, colorful footage illustrates the exciting, natural highlights of summer. Activities of plants and animals during the summer season are explored. Additional concepts and terminology include: growth, development, seeds, food storage, recreation, and solstice.
Students will explore the relationship between plants and animals and the role they play in the food chain. Students will also learn that food chains represent the continuous exchange of energy among organisms. Part of the Real World Science series.
The garden changes every day and requires hours of work. Plants have to be taken care of so they produce healthy fruits and vegetables. Gardeners perform many activities every day and know the best ways to sow plants. Part of the "Four Seasons in the Garden" series.
All living things have basic needs that must be met in order to survive. This easy-to-understand program addresses the basic needs of organisms. By considering specific plants and animals, the viewer sees how living things need food, water, air and a place to live.
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.
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to grow a variety of plants in containers. Includes the following topics: varieties of containers (available for purchase); how to make your own container; container selection and preparation; soil preparation; choosing plant varieties; bringing it all together: examples of assembled containers; and care and maintenance of plants.
Non-native plants in homeowner's yards endanger wildlife, and experts recommend planting more than 70 percent native plants so plants, insects, and birds can thrive. Additionally, researchers are tracking the spread of neurodegenerative diseases in brains. Other segments include fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels' shells and a new protein sequencing method used in biological research. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
Researchers at New York University are tackling one of the major challenges in agriculture. They are trying to raise healthy plants while minimizing the use of fertilizer and the leaching of fertilizer chemicals into the environment. A team led by scientist Gloria Coruzzi and computer scientist Dennis Shasha is using the latest tools to develop new plant varieties that don't need as much nitrogen to grow. The researchers are also investigating which of the plant's genes control fertilizer uptake. Part of the "Science Nation" 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. Phoebe is on a mission to save plants and animals living in the desert, and Ms. Frizzle takes the class to the desert to see the environment first hand. At the end of the trip, Phoebe realizes that the plants and animals in the desert might not need her help like she first thought.
Trees, plants, algae, and phytoplankton all do it. Learn about photosynthesis, the process that powers the world, in this animated video.
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. When Phoebe tries to grow a big vine for her school's production of Jack and the Beanstalk, all she ends up with is a stunted little sprout. To help out, Ms. Frizzle turns her into a real vine. But to grow tall, Phoebe needs to figure out how plants eat. To unearth the amazing ways plants make their own food, Ms. Frizzle and the kids shrink down and dig deep in a quest to root out the facts.
Explore efforts to decrease the use of pesticides by genetically engineering resistance in plants. Viewers also consider the debate over the benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
What helps seeds grow? Where do they come from? What is pollination? How does it happen? An elementary class experiments to find the answers. Time-lapse photography and illustrations reinforce the concepts.
Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, chef Jamie Oliver discusses the uses for herbs in cooking. Part of the Nourish Short Films Series.
Learn how scientists are attempting to enhance apples' defenses through genetic engineering. Viewers learn why it is important for organisms to have a wide variety of genes. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, Edible Schoolyard founder Alice Waters discusses the benefits of creating a school garden. Part of the Nourish Short Films Series.
Monoculture is the agricultural practice of producing or growing a single crop, plant, or livestock species at a time. However, this practice puts plants at risk. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
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