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 Basics of General Biology:
6 Science DVD Programs
Cells: The Building Blocks of Life science DVD - Begins by
introducing cells as the building blocks of life. The program then
describes the two basic types of cells, eukaryotic and prokaryotic. The
program goes on to illustrate with detailed 3-D animation the major
components of prokaryotic cells; nucleus, nuclear membrane, golgi
bodies, microtubules, microfilaments, cytoplasm, etc. The importance of
the cell membrane in the processes of diffusion, osmosis, and active
transport are illustrated. Cellular processes such as respiration,
photosynthesis, and reproduction are also discussed.
The Web of Life: Producer to Predator science DVD - Looks at the
processes and relationships that occur in all ecosystems; the flow of
energy, the cycling of water and nutrients, food chains, and the
producer-consumer-decomposer cycle. Students will become familiar with
terms such as community, population, homeostasis, biome, habitat,
niche, succession, predator, prey, mimicry, mutualism, symbiosis, and
limiting factors. The program concludes by looking at examples of how
modern society has effected the balance of life in different
ecosystems.Genetics and Heredity: The Blueprint of Life science DVD - The
structure of DNA and the processes of mitosis and meiosis are
illustrated with high quality 3-D animation. The program then explains
how traits are passed between generations, the difference between pure
and hybrid traits, recessive and dominant genes, and the use of the
Punnett square to predict the probability of offspring inheriting a
given trait. The program also looks at some common genetic disorders
and the importance of genetics in medicine and biotechnology.The World's Biomes: Desert to Rainforest science DVD - This Great
Pacific program begins by introducing students to how various physical
factors determine the climate of a biome and, in turn, the density of
life within a given biome. The program then takes students on a journey
through rain forests, deserts, grasslands, coniferous forests, alpine
tundra, deciduous forests, and marine and freshwater biomes. Throughout
the journey the adaptations that different organisms make to their
environment are highlighted.
Classification: Bringing Order to Diversity science DVD - Explains
the ways scientists organize and categorize the tremendous diversity of
life. The program explains the difference between the kingdoms: Monera,
Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. The program also looks at the
most important phyla and classes of plants and animals. After watching
this program, students will understand the differences between
invertebrates and vertebrates, and monocots and dicots, as well as the
characteristics that distinguish major classes of plants and animals.
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