The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Takes an in depth look at how people, plants and animals form different types of "communities." Discusses how each member of a "community" has a role and is dependent on the other community members. Explains nature's role for carnivores, herbivores, omnivorous, scavengers, decomposers, insects and plants

Discusses the following three key concepts in relation to sensory responses and tropisms: the eye, with its anatomy and functions; nervous system responses, and how the brain analyses information; and plant tropisms, including phototropism, geotropism, and gravitropism

Describes the roles played by the roots, stems, leaves, and the other parts of plants

Viewers are shown the immense diversity of the plant kingdom and how to identify seed plants. Detailed diagrams show the different parts of a plant, and animation segments show how water and nutrients move through the plant

Shares the similarities and differences between plants and animals, how plants and animals change, the basic needs and reproduction of both. Encourages students to find their own similarities and differences between plants and animals

Viewers will learn that seeds come in all shapes and sizes and that they need certain conditions before they begin to grow. Describes how a plant grows from a seed and looks at the way seeds are dispersed. [PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TITLE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" THAT IS HOUSED IN YOUR ELEMENTARY LIBRARY 1/07 THROUGH 6/07.]

Looks at each season and explains how plants change with each season and the influence of water availability, warmth, and sunlight on plant activity. [PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TITLE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" THAT IS HOUSED IN YOUR ELEMENTARY LIBRARY 1/07 THROUGH 6/07.]

Provides viewers with an overview of where our food comes from. Plant varieties are discussed, as well as different types of farms such as fruit farms, dairy farms, vegetable, and grain farms. Examples of non-food farm products are also depicted

Students will explore the basic parts of a plant including the stem, roots, and leaves. The video describes the functions of each of these plant parts using many real-world examples that students will recognize easily. Important terminology includes: tap root, fibrous root, stem, sap, nutrients, and leaf. Includes guide

Examines the plant kingdom and discusses many varieties of plants with their different shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as their ability to adapt to many conditions. [PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TITLE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" THAT IS HOUSED IN YOUR ELEMENTARY LIBRARY 1/07 THROUGH 6/07.]