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THE BIOLOGY COLLECTION
ADAPTATION AND INTERACTIONS WITHIN ECOSYSTEMS - The Hippopotamus and the Gardens of Africa.
Produced by Infodig Media (Australia) Duration 28 minutes
The hippopotamus presents an excellent case study of a highly adapted species that plays a crucial part in its local ecosystem. Filmed in western Uganda, the programme describes the hippopotamus's physical adaptation and social behaviour; its interaction with other species in the ecosystem; its role in local food webs; and the interaction between hippopotamuses and humans.
KEY LEARNING AREAS - Adaptation of living things to their environment - Interrelationships within ecosystems - Food chains / webs - Interactions between natural environments and human activity
STUDY AREAS - JUNIOR Science SENIOR Biology, Senior/ Multistrand Science
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COST OF DVD $AU60 + $AU6 postage & handling $NZ60 + p&p
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BEES - Biology and Society
Produced by Infodig Media (Australia) Duration 20 minutes
The beehive is an example of social structure and hierarchy within the animal kingdom. Individual members of the "society" have clearly defined roles that ensure the survival of the group. The division of labour, food gathering and communication are examined.
KEY LEARNING AREAS - Continuity and change in the living world - Adaptation of living things - Development and growth of living things - Reproductive systems and strategies.
STUDY AREAS - JUNIOR Science SENIOR Biology, Senior/ Multistrand Science
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Produced by Infodig Media (Australia) Duration 12 minutes
Insects and carnivorous plants exhibit a range of predatory tactics. The film examines the techniques used by insect and plant predators to trap or ambush their prey. Insect "trappers" are spiders, the Sundew and Venus Flytrap. The 'ambushers' are the Water Beetle, Dragonfly Larva, Preying Mantis and the Ant Lion.
KEY LEARNING AREAS - Interaction between living things - Adaptation of living things to their environment.
STUDY AREAS - JUNIOR Science
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ECOLOGICAL NICHES - Surviving with Limited Resources
Produced by Infodig Media (Australia) Duration 14 minutes
In the river plains of North Africa, living creatures make maximum use of the food resources available in their ecosystem by occupying "ecological niches". Their adaptive survival strategies include: Distinctive hunting techniques, timing of reproduction, physical adaptations and specialised diets.
KEY LEARNING AREAS - Adaptation of living things to their environment - Interrelationships within ecosystems - Competition for, and exploitation of resources.
STUDY AREAS - JUNIOR Science SENIOR Biology
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Produced by Infodig Media (Australia) Duration 20 minutes
The life cycles of mud wasps, paper nest wasps and bumblebees provides detailed studies of the reproductive and survival strategies used by living creatures within an ecosystem. The film examines their reproductive cycles, food gathering, caring for offspring and their social structure and hierarchy.
KEY LEARNING AREAS - Continuity and change in the living world - Adaptation of living things to their environment - Development and growth of living things - Reproductive systems and strategies.
SUBJECT AREAS - JUNIOR Science SENIOR Biology
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MENDELIAN GENETICS - The Blueprint of Life in Action
Produced by Infodig Media (Australia) Duration 12 minutes
The basic principles of genetic inheritance are explained, as demonstrated by Gregor Mendel's garden pea experiments. Chapters in the DVD include: The Garden Pea: reproduction, self-and -cross-pollination - The Law of Segregation : alleles, dominant and recessive traits - The Law of Independent Assortment.
KEY LEARNING AREAS - The role of genes in determining the features of an organism - The relationship between dominant and recessive alleles and phenotype.
SUBJECT AREAS - JUNIOR Science SENIOR Science
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