Biology - Energy and Growth
The films in the collection cover key topics in plant biology, including photosynthesis, tropisms, transport, parasitic plants and medicines from plants.
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Carnivorous Plants
This film, from Twig World, looks at how some carnivorous plants trap and kill their prey. The key points in the film are:
•Some plants, often in harsh conditions, have adapted to catch prey.
•They lure small insects with sweet nectar and bright colours.
•They capture them in sticky pads and...
FactPack: Non-Edible Crops
This film, from Twig World, looks at some surprising uses of common crops.
The film illustrates facts about non-edible crops, for example:
•Cotton, flax and hemp are used to produce textiles. •Borage, poppies, lavender and chamomile produce drugs and cosmetics. •Wheat, corn and potato are used for...
Parasitic Plants
This film, from Twig World, looks at different species of parasitic plants.
The key points covered in the film are:
•Parasitic plants derive some or all of their nutrients from other plants. •Some plants latch on and stay in balance with their hosts. •Some kill their hosts. •Examples include...
Photosynthesis *suitable for home teaching*
This film, from Twig World, journeys into the chloroplast to show how plants convert sunlight into usable chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis. The key points covered in the film are: •Leaves are small solar-powered food factories. •Through a process called photosynthesis they make their own food...
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| Subject(s) | Biology, Science |
|---|---|
| Age | 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cx64a |
