Energy Consumption and Clean Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at ways of reducing energy consumption and compare fossil fuels with alternative sources of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able… Read More
Energy-Efficient Design
Energy-Efficient Design Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at some ways that the design of an object or system can increase its energy efficiency. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain… Read More
Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at how energy transfers and transformations relate to the law of conservation of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the… Read More
Energy Transformation
Energy Transformation Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at some of the main types of energy transformations involving mechanical energy, electrical energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be… Read More
Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at how different types of kinetic energy are transferred. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what is meant by ‘energy transfer’. Describe… Read More
Potential Energy
Potential Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at the main types of potential energy: gravitational potential, energy, elastic potential energy, electrical potential energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you… Read More
Kinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at the main types of kinetic energy: mechanical kinetic energy, thermal energy, radiant energy, sound energy and electrical kinetic energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will… Read More
Introduction to Energy
Introduction to Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn what energy is and look at the two main categories of energy. We will also learn how energy can move between objects and be converted into different forms. Learning… Read More
Human Impacts on Ecosystems
Human Impacts on Ecosystems Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about some of the main ways human activity affects ecosystems. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the main human activities… Read More
Feeding Relationships Within Ecosystems
Feeding Relationships Within Ecosystems Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at feeding relationships between organisms and how they transfer nutrients and energy within ecosystems. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Distinguish… Read More
Interactions Between Organisms
Interactions Between Organisms Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about different types of interactions that occur between organisms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Distinguish between intraspecific and interspecific interactions. Describe… Read More
Habitats, Adaptations and Niches
Habitats, Adaptations and Niches Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about three ecological concepts – habitats, adaptations and niches. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘habitat’ and give examples of… Read More
Introduction to Ecology
Introduction to Ecology Learning Objective In this lesson we will be introduced to ecology – the study of living things and their environment. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define the terms ‘environment’,… Read More
The Plant Kingdom
The Plant Kingdom Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the major plant groups. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe vascular tissue, seeds and flowers. Discuss the defining characteristics of… Read More
The Animal Kingdom – Invertebrates
The Animal Kingdom – Invertebrates Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the major invertebrate animal groups. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what an invertebrate is. Discuss the defining… Read More
The Animal Kingdom – Vertebrates
The Animal Kingdom – Vertebrates Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the major vertebrate animal groups. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what a vertebrate is. Discuss the defining… Read More
The Five Kingdoms of Living Things
The Five Kingdoms of Living Things Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the classification of living things into five kingdoms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe different systems for… Read More
Classification Systems
Classification Systems Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about classification systems for living and non-living things. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Give reasons for classifying things. Define ‘taxonomy’. Discuss how… Read More
The Characteristics of Living Things
The Characteristics of Living Things Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the characteristics that define living organisms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define biology and give examples of different… Read More
Changes to Ecosystems
Changes to Ecosystems Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how ecosystems change due to natural events as well as human activity. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe predator-prey cycles. Describe… Read More