How to Start a Debate
There are several ways to start a debate, including learning
another person's viewpoint and arguing against it. Discover methods for
conducting a formal debate with a moderator.
Parts of a Plant Cell
This short video explains each of the organelles inside a plant cell and especially addresses the organelles that differ from an animal cell. The video also briefly explains photosynthesis while discussing the chloroplasts in a plant cell. Run time 02:56
Plant Cell Motility and Laser Microsurgery of Cytoplasmic Strands
 Plant cells are shaped by rigid cell walls. Osmotic forces press the plasma membrane tightly against these walls. The walls can be removed with enzymes. The remaining structures, the protoplasts, are now bordered by the plasma membrane. Since the shaping force of the wall is missing, isolated plant protoplasts are usually perfectly spherical in shape as a result of non-directional osmotic forces. Run time 04:19
Plant Development: Cell Structure and Function
Professor George Wolfe discusses cell structure and function in this video from Thinkwell's online Biology series. This video uses lecture format and a whiteboard to aid in explanations. Run time 11:07.
Nonvascular Plants - Bryophyta
Video briefly explains the bryophyta division of non-vascular plants. It addresses the reproductive structures and life cycles. The segment is from the program Kingdom Plantae: Builders of Biomes. Run time 03:21.
The Photosynthesis Song! Learn How Plants Make their Food
In this video, students will learn about photosynthesis through a cute song with illustrations. When we breathe, we take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide and water vapor. Nature has a wonderful way to maintain equilibrium to make sure there is always enough oxygen to keep us alive. This is how plants help us through a process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use up carbon dioxide from the surrounding air and water in the presence of sunligh
Transport of Water and Salts In Plants- Part 2
This is part 2 of a short, animated video (04:30) that offers information about the transport of water and salts in plant life.
Transport of Water and Salts in Plants - Part 1
This is part 1 of a short, animated video (03:37) that offers information about the transport of water and salts in plants from the roots to the stems.
Television News Careers : What Are the Benefits of Being a News Reporter?
The benefits of being a news reporter include being on TV, being recognized by people and business owners and getting to meet very interesting people on a daily basis. Weigh the benefits of reporting the news on television with insider information from award-winning former TV news anchor, Glenn Selig, in this video on television jobs.
Paper Towel Plants with Curious George
This video from Curious George shows students helping bean seeds sprout (germinate) outside of soil by meeting their essential needs for moisture, temperature, air, and light. The children place the beans and a wet paper towel inside a zippered plastic bag and leave them undisturbed in a warm, well-lighted place. After two weeks, the students return and observe that the beans have sprouted and, like apple seeds, will one day grow to be fully developed plants. Run time 01:26.
Inside a Solar Cell
In this interactive activity adapted from NOVA Online, learn how a typical photovoltaic cell converts solar energy into electricity. Explore the components of a photovoltaic cell, including the silicon layers, metal backing, antireflective coating, and metal conductor strips. Using animations, investigate why the silicon layers are doped with phosphorous and boron, and how an electric field is used to generate electricity from sunlight. No audio.
Biotechnology: Detection of Cell Clones
Professor George Wolfe discusses detection of cell clones in this video from Thinkwell's online Biology series. The video uses lecture format along with notes and illustrations on a board. Run time 08:59.
How the Fig Tree Strangles Other Plants for Survival in the Rainforest
In this video, suitable for all grades, David Attenborough focuses on the ability of the fig plant to compete to get sunlight in a thick tropical forest. Run time 03:39.
Welcome to SurvivalPhrases.com - Korean. Start here plus bonus!
Learn Korean travel phrases with SurvivalPhrases.com. A little Korean can go such a long way! Whether you're traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, SurvivalPhrases.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you!
Lesson 11: Pronunciation of Palatalization (alt), Cell Phones and Driving Lesson 10: Pronunciation of Palatalization, Cell Phones and Driving Welcome to SurvivalPhrases.com - Vietnamese. Start here plus bonus! Animals n the Classroom: Benefits The Benefits of Social Networking in Schools Documenting and Collecting Plants
In the previous lesson we learned all about palatalization, when words spelled with 'ti' sound like 'chee' and words with 'di' sound like 'j
One of the great differences between Spanish and Portuguese is seen in how Brazilians pronounce words that are spelled with 'ti,' which sounds mor
Learn Vietnamese travel phrases with SurvivalPhrases.com. A little Vietnamese can go such a long way! Whether you're traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, SurvivalPhrases.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you!
This two minute video highlights one class where a rabbit is helping students learn. Most importantly, the video shows research from Purdue University that supports the benefits of animals.
How texting improved attendance and having students better prepared for school. A Portland study.
Plants dominate the living landscape around us. Learning about this essential part of the ecosystem. Collecting and identifying plants should be a part of any life sciences curriculum. Designed to support the Plant Press project at Hila Science Camp, this video discusses collecting and classifying plants and the importance of the classification system developed by Carl Linnaeus.
