They walked on two legs, laid their eggs in nests, and some even glided through the air – find out more about the theropod dinosaurs, from which all birds evolved. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film....

When Darwin first proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection 150 years ago it was revolutionary. What scientific evidence supports this theory? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Since Darwin proposed his...

Discover the characteristics common to the 9000 bird species living on Earth today. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes –...

Aeroplanes use the same forces and physical principles as birds to fly. Discover how man has copied nature to achieve flight. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force (lift) is greater than the downward....

An introduction to two very different types of tortoise – the jousting angulate tortoises of Dassen Island, and the giant tortoises of the Galapagos. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Male angulate tortoises are very...

Discover the remarkable characteristics that make this odd-looking reptile well adapted for life in the desert. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The thorny devil is a small lizard native to Australia. The thorny devil can suck...

Did you know that angler fish emit light to attract food?
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Although weeds may be irritating to some, they must be given credit for how well they can grow in harsh environments.
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What's that noise? ... It's a bird of paradise.
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Four camouflaged creatures are shown, but which is the odd one out?
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What do plants and animals have in common?
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What is natural selection and how does it work?
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Plants have many adaptations that protect them from hungry predators.
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Find out how Arctic foxes survive in the cold tundra environment.
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Discover the incredible ways in which animals and plants adapt to their environments.
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Case study of the adaptations of this unique and fascinating monkey.
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Do you know how many years an oak tree can live for?
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By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to:List the forms of adaptation of Living organisms.5734

By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Define the concept of species.5735

When we move to another country, we are often exposed to a culture different from ours and need to go through four stages of transition: Honeymoon, frustration, adjustment, and adaptation. Some people are excited about the foreign...

Explore the serene beauty and essential roles of trees on a hot summer day under the shade. Discover how trees, from providing oxygen and fruit to aiding in medicine, impact our environment and our health. Dive into the fascinating...

Much of the conversation around climate change centers on things like lowering carbon emissions, which is obviously critical, but we think the public health response to climate change should be a larger part of the conversation. Whatever...

Dr. Forrester teaches about food chains.

Dr. Forrester teaches about how animals deal with their environments and adapt to a variety of influences.