An excellent introductory video. Topics include life cycle, how insects obtain energy, how insects protect themselves, and protection for the young.
Subjects: Life Science
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Hippopotamuses and their Environment
A day in the life of some hippopotamuses in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, in western Uganda. Hippopotamuses are vegetarians, and eat on land, during the night. In the daytime, they spend most of their time in the water, for protection from predators and the heat. The hippos also provide the cornerstone of the local eco-system.
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How a Plant Works
We look at a range of plants from the small to the large, the primitive to the modern and explore the following plant processes: energy, breathing, the root system, reproduction.
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The Human Body
This entertaining video demonstrates how the component parts of our bodies work together like an incredible machine. It explains the structure and function of various body systems and presents simple experiments and activities demonstrated by students. The video covers the topics : The human body, skeleton, muscles, nervous system, brain, blood circulatory system, heart, digestive system, waste disposal, and respiratory system.
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Fighting Meningococcal Disease
This award-winning educational video is a comprehensive and practical guide to meningococcal disease for parents, teachers, child carers, sportspeople and health professionals – clearly explaining how to recognise the symptons, what to do, and what precautions to take against this deadly disease.
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The Eye
The eye is one of our major sense organs. It gathers light information and transforms it into a signal that is used by the brain to formulate an appropriate response. How does this process work? What are the structures involved, and what do they do? These questions are answered using a unique, integrated approach that combines the anatomy and function of the eye. Includes detailed footage of the dissection of the bovine eye. Topics covered include: From light comes sight – the role of light in vision, the outer eye, the anatomy of the inner eye, forming an image, sending the image to the brain, accommodation, the blind spot, and seeing in the dark
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Don’t Catch the Killer
From the producers of “Fighting Meningococcal Disease”. Teenagers and young adults, aged between 15-25, are at a high risk of catching meningococcal disease, primarily because of their social lifestyle, and ignorance as to precautions to take and symptoms to watch out for. This video draws on the experience of six young adults who have battled the deadly disease and pass on their frank advice.
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Body Systems
The human body relies on the coordinated activity of a number of body systems. This video looks at the systems that deliver oxygen and nutrients to our tissues, and remove waste products such as carbon dioxide. Using a unique combination of pig organ dissection and clear, informative graphics and animation, it provides a fascinating insight into the way our bodies function. The systems examined are, the cardio-vascular or circulatory system (heart & blood vessels), the respiratory system, the gastro-intestinal or digestive system and the excretory or urinary system.
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Life Cycles of the Butterfly – 1-6
This 20-minute documentary tells the story of butterflies and their life cycle. Close up and time-lapse photography offer the chance to see many aspects of butterfly life that would otherwise be difficult to see. Butterflies and their Life Cycle examine; egg laying and hatching, caterpillar development, pupation, emergence and life as an adult butterfly.
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Life Cycles of the Butterfly – 8-11
This 20 minute documentary details the life cycle of the butterfly. In addition, the video highlights selected survival strategies and their likely purpose. Close up and time-lapse photography provide viewers with the chance to see many aspects of butterfly biology that would otherwise be impossible to see. Life Cycle of the Butterfly examines; egg laying and hatching, caterpillar development through various instars, pupation, emergence, and adult behaviour such as courtship and mating.