This DVD presents a series of field trips in aquatic micro-space where students learn to recognise the common forms of micro-life, and explore their ecological relationships.

Provides 28 video modules that utilise the sea shore to focus on basic concepts of biology. This program makes a fine introduction to the major kinds of invertebrate animals.

Seasonal temporary wetlands, commonly known as vernal pools, are a menagerie of diverse and fascinating organisms.

The goal of this program is to show a representative sample of the great diversity of protists, and to show why they need a new classification reflecting our growing understanding of their long evolutionary history.

The term "algae" is a catch-all for several evolutionary lines of photosynthetic organisms: Red Algae (plastids with chlorophyll A), Brown Algae (with chlorophyll A and C), and Green Algae (Chlorophyll A and B).

Clear graphics and succinct narration describe the molecular level mechanisms of photosynthesis.

The program begins with an in-depth study of Hydra, its feeding methods, stinging cells, reproduction by budding, and its sex life.

Flatworms, with their three clearly defined cell layers and bilateral symmetry, represent an important advance in early animal evolution. This program provides detailed observations on structure, behaviour and life cycles of planarians and other free-living flatworms, some so small they can only be studied with a microscope (Class Turbellaria).

The diversity of rotifers is stunning, and this program shows many different species.

The phylum Mollusca is filled with wonderfully adapted soft-bodied creatures that make up four major classes.

Phylum Annelida is made up of segmented worms divided into three classes: Subclass Oligochaetes (earth worms and aquatic worms such as Tubifex), Class Polychaetes (Nereis and thousands of other species that live in almost all marine habitats), and Leeches.

They are armoured creatures with jointed legs and they have developed elaborate behaviour patterns that assure survival. They are also the most successful phylum in the animal kingdom - phylum Arthropoda.

They have spiny skins, internal skeletons and elaborate hydraulic systems used in locomotion and food getting - and they all live in the sea.

Fungi join with bacteria in breaking down dead organic material. In this program, the various types of fungi are recognized by their structures and life cycle stages.

The Domains of Life updates the five kingdoms classification scheme with the latest understanding of life’s organization based on DNA, fossil, and biochemical evidence, reorganizing all life into three great branches: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eucarya.

Phylum Chordata evolved in ancient seas over 530 million years ago as shown by fossils (Pikaia) discovered in the Burgess Shales.

Sponges are one of the more colourful and abundant groups of animals, yet they are generally poorly known by students of biology.

The classics acquaint students with four organisms often studied in biology. This program introduces students to four organisms we call the Biology Classics, which are featured in most biology textbooks. Studying these “classics” broadens our concept of what it means to be alive.

The importance of fungi and bacteria in industry, health and society.

The conversion of light and energy into chemical energy by photosynthesis.

Structure of the stamen and anther. Pollination. Development of the zygote and fate of floral structures in fruit.