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Nature
Animals, plants, weather, oceans and our amazing planet.
93 lessons
π§Έ Early Years
Ages 4-6
π‘Animals and Their HomesDiscover where animals live: nests, dens, burrows, hives and more. A warm, fun nature lesson for ages 4-6 with real examπAnimals on the FarmFarm animals for kids: cows, sheep, pigs, hens and horses. Learn the sounds they make, the food they give us and how a fπ£Baby Animals and Their ParentsBaby animals for kids: learn the special names for baby animals like calves, puppies, kits and chicks, and how parents fπΆCaring for PetsCaring for pets for kids: learn how to give a dog, cat, rabbit or fish food, water, shelter, exercise and love, why eachπ¦Daytime and Nighttime AnimalsDaytime and nighttime animals for kids: learn what diurnal and nocturnal mean, why owls and bats come out at night, and πΏExploring Nature with Your Five SensesExplore nature with your five senses for kids: use sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste to discover the outdoors, withπ₯Fruits and Vegetables We EatFruits and vegetables we eat, for young kids: which plant part each food comes from, why they are healthy, real examplesπ¦ Germs and Staying HealthyA warm, simple lesson for ages 4-6 about germs: what they are, how they spread, and easy habits like handwashing, coveriπHow Animals MoveHow animals move for kids: discover walking, running, jumping, swimming, flying and slithering, why animals move the wayπ³How Trees GrowHow trees grow for young kids: from a tiny seed to a tall tree, with roots, trunk, leaves, sunlight and water, real examπLiving in SpaceA warm first lesson about astronauts for ages 4-6: how people live on a space station, floating, eating and sleeping in πMinibeasts and BugsMeet minibeasts for kids: ladybirds, snails, worms, spiders, bees and ants. Learn what bugs eat, where they live and howπ¦Nocturnal AnimalsNocturnal animals for kids: meet owls, bats, hedgehogs and foxes that come out at night, learn how big eyes, sharp ears β»οΈRecycling and Reducing WasteRecycling and reducing waste explained for ages 4-6. Learn the three Rs β reduce, reuse, recycle β sort rubbish, and helπThe Four SeasonsSpring, summer, autumn and winter explained for ages 4-6. Learn how weather, trees and animals change through the year, πThe Life Cycle of a ChickenThe life cycle of a chicken for kids: follow the journey from egg to chick to hen, learn how an egg hatches, what chicksπ±The Life Cycle of PlantsA gentle plant life cycle lesson for ages 4-6: from seed to sprout to flower and back to seed, what seeds need to grow, πThe Sun, the Moon and the StarsA warm first space lesson for ages 4-6: what the Sun, Moon and stars are, why we have day and night, how the Moon changeπ§The Three States of WaterThe three states of water explained for ages 4-6: solid ice, liquid water and gas vapour. Learn how water freezes, meltsπ³Trees Through the YearHow trees change through the seasons for kids: buds in spring, green leaves in summer, falling leaves in autumn and bareπ§οΈWhy It Rains and SnowsA warm early-years science lesson on why it rains and snows: how clouds make raindrops, why cold turns rain into snow, f
π Primary
Ages 7-10
π¦Animal CamouflageAnimal camouflage explained for primary kids: how colour, patterns, shape and behaviour help animals hide, with real exaπΎAnimal Groups: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and MoreA clear animal classification lesson for ages 7-11: the five vertebrate groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fiβοΈComets, Asteroids and MeteorsComets, asteroids and meteors explained for ages 7-11: what each one is, the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and ποΈDeserts and How Life SurvivesDeserts for kids: learn what a desert is, why it is so dry, and the amazing ways camels, cacti, and other animals survivπ¦Dinosaurs and FossilsA fact-packed dinosaur and fossil lesson for ages 7-11: how fossils form, how scientists dig them up, what dinosaurs ateπ―Endangered AnimalsEndangered animals explained for primary kids: what endangered and extinct mean, why animals like tigers, pandas and rhiπΈFlowers and PollinationFlowers and pollination explained for kids: petals, pollen, nectar and how bees, butterflies and wind move pollen to makπFungi and MushroomsFungi and mushrooms explained for kids: why fungi are not plants, how they grow from spores, mould, yeast, recyclers of πHabitats and AdaptationA rich habitats and adaptation lesson for ages 7-11: what a habitat is, how animals and plants adapt to survive in deserπ¦Herbivores, Carnivores and OmnivoresHerbivores, carnivores and omnivores explained for primary kids: what each animal eats, how their teeth and bodies are bπ―How Bees Make HoneyHow bees make honey explained for kids: from flower nectar to the hive, how worker bees turn nectar into honey, why theyπ°How Seeds Travel and SpreadHow seeds travel and spread for kids: wind, water, animals, hitchhiking burrs and exploding pods, with real plant examplπInside the Earth: Layers of Our PlanetInside the Earth for kids: explore the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core, how hot each layer is, and why it matteπLooking After Our PlanetLooking after our planet explained for primary students: caring for Earth's air, water, soil and wildlife, saving energyπ¦Migration and HibernationMigration and hibernation for kids: how animals survive winter by travelling to warmer places or by sleeping through theπ§ͺMixtures and SolutionsMixtures and solutions explained for primary students: how mixtures form, what dissolving means, the difference between β°οΈMountains, Rivers and ValleysMountains, rivers and valleys for kids: how mountains rise, how rivers flow from source to sea, how valleys are carved, πͺMuscles and MovementA primary-school lesson on muscles: how they pull bones to move us, the three muscle types, why muscles work in pairs, aπOceans and Sea LifeOceans for kids: the five oceans, ocean zones from sunlight to deep sea, amazing sea animals like whales and coral, and π±The Parts of a PlantRoots, stem, leaves, flowers and seeds explained for kids. Learn what each plant part does and how photosynthesis feeds πͺPlanets of the Solar SystemMeet the eight planets of the Solar System for ages 7-11: rocky and gas planets, why we have day and night, the Sun's roπΏPlants We Use Every DayPlants we use every day for kids: food, clothes from cotton, wood and paper, medicines, rubber and oxygen, with real exaπPollution and How to Stop ItPollution explained for primary students: air, water, land and plastic pollution, what causes it, why it harms living thπ΄Rainforests of the WorldRainforests for kids: the four forest layers, amazing animals, why they are called the lungs of the Earth and why we musπRocks and MineralsRocks and minerals for kids: the difference between a rock and a mineral, the three rock types, useful minerals like salπͺ±Soil and Why It MattersSoil for kids: what soil is made of, how it forms from rock and dead plants, the living creatures inside it, why soil maπ¦·Teeth and Healthy EatingLearn about teeth and healthy eating for ages 6-9: types of teeth, how to look after them, sugar and tooth decay, food gποΈThe Five Senses: How They WorkA primary-school lesson on the five senses: how sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch collect signals and send them to πΆThe Human Life CycleA primary-school lesson on the human life cycle: the stages from baby to old age, how we grow and change, what each stagπ¦The Life Cycle of a ButterflyThe butterfly life cycle for kids: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly. Learn about metamorphosis and how a caterpπΈThe Life Cycle of a FrogThe life cycle of a frog for kids: from frogspawn to tadpole to froglet to adult frog. Learn metamorphosis, how tadpolesπThe Phases of the MoonWhy the Moon changes shape, for ages 7-11: the eight Moon phases, new and full Moon, why the Moon has no light of its owπ§The Polar Regions: Arctic and AntarcticThe polar regions for kids: discover the icy Arctic and Antarctic, the difference between them, and how polar bears, penποΈThe Skin: Our Largest OrganA primary-school lesson on skin: its three layers, how it protects us, controls temperature, senses touch and heals cutsβοΈThe Sun: Our StarDiscover the Sun for ages 7-11: why the Sun is a star, what it is made of, how its light and heat reach Earth, sunspots π§The Water Cycle ExplainedLearn the water cycle for kids: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. Clear diagrams in words, real eβ‘Thunder and LightningDiscover thunder and lightning for kids: how storm clouds build up electricity, why we see lightning before we hear thunπTides and the SeaTides for kids: why the sea rises and falls each day, how the Moon's gravity makes tides, spring and neap tides, the rocβοΈTypes of CloudsLearn the main types of clouds for kids: cirrus, cumulus, stratus and cumulonimbus, how they form, what weather they briπVolcanoes and EarthquakesVolcanoes and earthquakes for kids: how tectonic plates move, why volcanoes erupt with lava and how earthquakes shake thπWeather and Climate ZonesLearn the difference between weather and climate for ages 6-9, explore the polar, temperate and tropical climate zones, π¦οΈWeather and the AtmosphereDiscover weather and the atmosphere for kids: learn about air, clouds, rain, wind and temperature, plus a fun cloud-watcπ΄Why We SleepA primary-school lesson on sleep: why our bodies and brains need it, what happens during sleep stages and dreams, how mu
π¬ Middle
Ages 11-13
π§ͺAcids and BasesAcids and bases explained for middle-school students: the pH scale, how acids and bases react, neutralisation, indicatorβοΈAtoms and MoleculesAtoms and molecules explained for middle-school students: protons, neutrons and electrons, elements and the periodic tabπ¬Cells: The Building Blocks of LifeCells explained for students: the smallest unit of life, plant vs animal cells, the parts of a cell and their jobs, how πEarthquakes and TsunamisEarthquakes and tsunamis explained for middle school: how tectonic plates cause earthquakes, how seismic waves are measuπ¦
Food Chains and EcosystemsUnderstand food chains, food webs and ecosystems: producers, consumers, predators and decomposers. Real examples, energyπGalaxies and the Milky WayGalaxies and the Milky Way explained for ages 11-14: what a galaxy is, the shape and size of our Milky Way, spiral, elliπ¦How Caves FormHow caves form, explained for middle school: solution caves dissolved by acidic water, stalactites and stalagmites, sea πHurricanes and TornadoesCompare hurricanes and tornadoes: how each forms, why they spin, how scientists measure them, real-world examples, safetπNatural Disasters: Floods, Droughts and StormsNatural disasters explained for students: what causes floods, droughts and storms, why they happen, how scientists prediπΏPhotosynthesis ExplainedPhotosynthesis explained for middle school: how plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make glucose and oxygenβ‘Renewable and Non-Renewable EnergyRenewable and non-renewable energy explained for students: fossil fuels, solar, wind, water and nuclear power, why energπTelescopes and Studying SpaceHow telescopes work and how scientists study space, for ages 11-14: refractors and reflectors, light-gathering and magniπ§ The Brain and Nervous SystemA middle-school lesson on the nervous system: neurons, the brain's main regions, the spinal cord, reflexes, and how elecβ»οΈThe Carbon CycleThe carbon cycle explained for students: how carbon moves between the air, living things, oceans and rocks, the role of π«The Circulatory System: Heart and BloodHow the heart and blood work, for middle school: the four heart chambers, arteries, veins and capillaries, what blood caπ½οΈThe Digestive SystemHow the digestive system works, explained for middle school: mouth, stomach, small and large intestine, enzymes and nutrπThe Greenhouse EffectUnderstand the greenhouse effect: how greenhouse gases trap heat and keep Earth warm, why human activity is strengtheninπ¦΄The Human SkeletonThe human skeleton explained for students: the 206 bones, what they are made of, the jobs of the skeleton, joints and muπ«The Respiratory System: How We BreatheHow breathing works, for middle school: the path of air through nose, trachea and lungs, the alveoli, gas exchange, the πͺ¨The Rock CycleThe rock cycle explained for middle school: how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks form and change over millionsπ«The Systems of the Human BodyExplore the human body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems explained fo
π Teen
Ages 14-18
π¦Biodiversity and ConservationBiodiversity and conservation explained for teens: why species variety matters, the threats of habitat loss and climate π¦οΈClimate and Weather: What's the Difference?Weather vs climate explained for teens: timescales, what drives each, climate zones, and how climate change differs fromπ§¬DNA and Genetics BasicsDNA and genetics basics for teens: the double helix, genes and chromosomes, how traits are inherited, dominant and recesπEcology and BiomesEcology and biomes explained for students: ecosystems, food webs, energy flow, the world's major biomes from rainforest π¦Evolution and Natural SelectionEvolution and natural selection explained for teens: variation, inheritance, the struggle to survive, Darwin's theory, rπ§¬Genetics and InheritanceGenetics and inheritance explained for students: genes, alleles, dominant and recessive traits, Punnett squares, Mendel'π‘οΈHow the Immune System WorksHow the immune system works, for teens: physical barriers, white blood cells, antibodies and memory cells, fever, inflamπ±The Nitrogen CycleThe nitrogen cycle explained for students: nitrogen fixation, nitrification, assimilation and denitrification, why nitro