An introduction to key concepts in biology, focusing on the seven important lessons from the natural world with beautiful wildlife footage.
Suitable for: KS2 and KS3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Second and Third Level in Scotland.
How animals have adapted. video
A look at a selection of animals, investigating how they have adapted to their environments.
Classification of organisms. video
A look at how fish, reptiles, mammals and birds are classified into groups based on shared characteristics.
The life cycles of different organisms. video
A look at the life cycles of a range of organisms including a mammal, an amphibian, an insect, a flowering plant, a bird and a human.
How plants and animals reproduce. video
An investigation into the many different ways animals and plants reproduce.
Food chains and food webs in animals. video
How energy is transferred through food chains and food webs via producers, primary and secondary consumers, predator, prey and decomposers.
The connections within ecosystems. video
An introduction to the concept of an ecosystem, exploring different types and looking at the connections between the living and non-living components of an ecosystem.
Human impact on the environment. video
A look at the impact of humans on ecosystems and the environment by focusing on the the penguins of Boulders Beach, Simons town, South Africa.
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Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.
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Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.
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