The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, meaning in this case not artificial. The term is most often applied to the Earth or some parts of Earth. This environment encompasses the interaction of all living species, climate, weather and natural resources that affect human survival and economic activity. The concept of the natural environment can be distinguished as components:

Complete ecological units that function as natural systems without massive civilized human intervention, including all vegetation, microorganisms, soil, rocks, atmosphere, and natural phenomena that occur within their boundaries and their nature.
Universal natural resources and physical phenomena that lack clear-cut boundaries, such as air, water, and climate, as well as energy, radiation, electric charge, and magnetism, not originating from civilized human actions.
In contrast to the natural environment is the built environment. In such areas where man has fundamentally transformed landscapes such as urban settings and agricultural land conversion, the natural environment is greatly modified into a simplified human environment. Even acts which seem less extreme, such as building a mud hut or a photovoltaic system in the desert, the modified environment becomes an artificial one. Though many animals build things to provide a better environment for themselves, they are not human, hence beaver dams, and the works of mound-building termites, are thought of as natural.

People seldom find absolutely natural environments on Earth, and naturalness usually varies in a continuum, from 100% natural in one extreme to 0% natural in the other. More precisely, we can consider the different aspects or components of an environment, and see that their degree of naturalness is not uniform. If, for instance, in an agricultural field, the mineralogic composition and the structure of its soil are similar to those of an undisturbed forest soil, but the structure is quite different.

Natural environment is often used as a synonym for habitat, for instance, when we say that the natural environment of giraffes is the savanna.

In ecology, a habitat is the type of natural environment in which a particular species of organism lives. It is characterized by both physical and biological features. A species' habitat is those places where it can find food, shelter, protection and mates for reproduction.

The physical factors are for example soil, moisture, range of temperature, and light intensity as well as biotic factors such as the availability of food and the presence or absence of predators. Every organism has certain habitat needs for the conditions in which it will thrive, but some are tolerant of wide variations while others are very specific in their requirements. A habitat is not necessarily a geographical area, it can be the interior of a stem, a rotten log, a rock or a clump of moss, and for a parasitic organism it is the body of its host, part of the host's body such as the digestive tract, or a single cell within the host's body.

Habitat types include polar, temperate, subtropical and tropical. The terrestrial vegetation type may be forest, steppe, grassland, semi-arid or desert. Fresh water habitats include marshes, streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds, and marine habitats include salt marshes, the coast, the intertidal zone, estuaries, reefs, bays, the open sea, the sea bed, deep water and submarine vents.

Type 2 diabetes is reaching near-epidemic levels. It is a serious health condition affecting millions of people and increasing their risk for additional health issues.

More young people have been diagnosed with diabetes than ever before. This live-action video program is designed to increase a student’s awareness of the disease by presenting information that will help them better understand diabetes and more importantly know the risk factors to prevent getting the disease.

Colorful animation and vivid graphics help demonstrate how energy gets to your body’s cells, and the roles of the pancreas, glucose, blood and insulin. Student’s will understand step by step how the process should work, and then, how it works for a person with diabetes.

The program explores the warning signs of diabetes and how new technologies can help treat the disease. In addition, children will learn how they can help lowering their risk of getting type 2 disease with healthy lifestyle choices such as eating healthy foods and exercising.

Learning Objectives:

After viewing this program, student’s will:

• understand the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
• recognize that diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose
• realize there are genetic and lifestyle factors related to getting diabetes
• learn the warning signs of diabetes
• understand different treatment options for people with diabetes
• Learn to make health lifestyle choices

Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes.

Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. There are three main types of diabetes mellitus:

Type 1 diabetes results from the pancreas's failure to produce enough insulin due to loss of beta cells. This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes". The loss of beta cells is caused by an autoimmune response. The cause of this autoimmune response is unknown.

Type 2 diabetes begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. As the disease progresses, a lack of insulin may also develop. This form was previously referred to as "non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (NIDDM) or "adult-onset diabetes". The most common cause is a combination of excessive body weight and insufficient exercise.
Gestational diabetes is the third main form, and occurs when pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes develop high blood sugar levels.

Prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, a normal body weight, and avoiding use of tobacco. Control of blood pressure, maintaining proper foot care, and eye care are important for people with the disease.Type 1 diabetes must be managed with insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes may be treated with medications with or without insulin. Insulin and some oral medications can cause low blood sugar. Weight loss surgery in those with obesity is sometimes an effective measure in those with type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes usually resolves after the birth of the baby.

As of 2017, an estimated 425 million people had diabetes worldwide, with type 2 diabetes making up about 90% of the cases. This represents 8.8% of the adult population, with equal rates in both women and men. Trend suggests that rates will continue to rise. Diabetes at least doubles a person's risk of early death. In 2017, diabetes resulted in approximately 3.2 to 5.0 million deaths. The global economic cost of diabetes related health expenditure in 2017 was estimated at US$727 billion. In the United States, diabetes cost nearly US$245 billion in 2012. Average medical expenditures among people with diabetes are about 2.3 times higher.

🌎✨ "Unveiling Our Planet: What is Earth? - A Kid's Expedition!" ✨🌎

Join us on an incredible journey through our home planet in 'Unveiling Our Planet: What is Earth?'. Specially designed for Grades K-5, this video takes curious minds deep into the layers of our world, revealing its majestic structure and life-sustaining qualities. 🌿🌊

Experience the wonder as we:
Navigate from the rocky crust to the fiery core of Earth.
Uncover the secrets of tectonic plates and the forces shaping our continents and oceans.
Marvel at the intricate balance that allows life to flourish in diverse ecosystems. 🏞️🐠

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Our accompanying activity sheets bring the knowledge to life, engaging young learners in their exploration of Earth's mysteries and wonders. Get them here: https://www.harmonysquarelearn....ing.com/science/plan

Engage in thoughtful exploration with these questions:
What makes Earth uniquely equipped to support life?
How do the layers of Earth contribute to the conditions on the surface?
What are some ways we can protect our precious planet and its ecosystems?

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How to multiply by 0, 1, 2, 5, 9 and 10 easily? Professor will show you times tables tricks and tips in a fun and interesting way!
Join our character on an exciting journey to practice the multiplication tables - download Engaging Times Tables game:
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My second video ever! This video was my first video to do really well. It meant so much to me to see the response from everyone!
In this video I taught about even and odd numbers for kids. I tried to keep it fun (I may have tried too hard!). I was definitely still trying to find my voice!
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00:00 Introduction
0:14 We have to be detectives
1:09 What makes a number even or odd?
4:50 Two sneaky tricks
7:39 Quiz

Let's talk about fractions!
What are fractions? What is a numerator and a denominator? How to remember which number is which? What's the difference between parts and a whole? What is a unit fraction? What is one whole? How to write and read fractions?

This week, we will learn how to:
- Write fractions in numbers and
- Write fractions in words.

This video will show you the strategies in solving time taken or time elapsed word problems! From using a number line to skipping on an analog clock, we will cover it all in details.

⁣Counting and place value up to 10 000

https://www.patreon.com/homeschoolpop In this first grade and kindergarten subtraction math lesson learn how about subtracting zero. We look at the basics of subtraction in these lessons and also learn more about the number zero and what makes it so special.

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0:52 What does subtracting mean?
1:52 How do we subtract zero?
3:16 Examples of subtracting zero


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WOO! It is time to learn about physical and chemical changes in this video for kids of all ages! Learn the differences between physical and chemical changes and how to identify them.
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Reptile facts! Learn all about reptiles with these reptile facts for kids!
This was originally uploaded as a shortened version of my "Reptiles for Kids" video back when YouTube allowed comments on videos made for children.

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YIPPEE! In this pronoun video for kids you will learn about what pronouns are, professional words that replace nouns! Perfect video for the classroom or home. Let's learn!
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Sentence fragments, here we come! This video for kids will share the important language arts concept of sentence fragments. Learn what is missing from sentence fragments and how they are different than complete sentences!

0 Introduction
0:21 Kids' Comments
1:23 Sentences like to be complete
3:02 What makes a sentence complete?
4:59 What is a sentence fragment?
6:00 Examples of sentence fragments
8:20 Review

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Learn ones, tens, hundreds and thousands places in this place values video for kids! We will learn what digits are, and how the value of the digit is determined by what place value it has!

00:00 What place values do
0:15 Digits
2:24 What place value means
2:49 Ones, tens, hundreds and thousands
7:03 Place value quiz


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WOW! Learning about your brain is a great time in this brain video for kids. Perfect for classroom instruction! Learn about the structure and function of your brain, what your brain does, and how it does it! You will learn tons of exciting facts about this amazing organ called the brain!

This video was originally uploaded as a shortened version of my Human Brain for Kids video.

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WOW! Learn about sharks in this animal learning video for kids! These fish keep the ocean ecosystem balanced and are some of the most cool animals in the world! Sharks are awesome!

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Great White Shark at Isla Guadalupe, Mexico, August 2006. Shot with Nikon D70s in Ikelite housing, in natural light. Animal estimated at 11-12 feet (3.3 to 3.6 m) in length, age unknown. Terry Gross.
Thresher Shark. Thomas Alexander, own work.
Hammerhead Shark, Cocos Island, Costa Rica. Barry Peters.

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2nd Grade math is fun with these learning videos! Each lesson can help students with word problems, math games or help prepare for a test! Great for a review of 2nd grade or for an introduction!

00:00 Introduction
0:12 Perimeter
6:55 Fractions
15:10 Multiplication
25:11 3D Shapes
43:03 Roman Numerals
49:22 Division


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What are the different types of clouds that we see in the sky? In this video for kids, you'll learn about 10 different types of clouds and what they mean. But first, what is a cloud? Clouds occur in the atmosphere. The atmosphere includes all of the gases that surround the planet, including the oxygen that we breathe! The atmosphere is also full of water. The water in the atmosphere is made of tiny drops that are too small for the human eye to see.

Clouds start forming when the liquid water droplets in our atmosphere transform into gaseous water vapor. When the water vapor rises it comes in contact with cooler, thinner air. As the warm air and water vapor cool, clouds are formed. All of that is a long way of saying that a cloud is a group of water vapor droplets or ice crystals hovering in the atmosphere.

The 10 types of clouds you'll learn about are cirrus, cirrocumulus, cirrostratus, altostratus, altocumulus, nimbostratus, stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus, and cumulonimbus clouds. They all mean something different. For instance, cumulonimbus clouds are those giant, dark clouds that bring lots of rain and can even cause thunderstorms and tornadoes. On the other hand, cirrus clouds are thin and wispy clouds that appear during good weather.

We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about all the different types of clouds! If you want to learn even more, head over to our website and download one of our many lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!

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What you will learn in Types of Clouds for Kids:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 What is a cloud?
1:25 Cirrus, cirrocumulus, cirrostratus, altostratus, and altocumulus clouds
2:19 Nimbostratus, stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus, and cumulonimbus clouds
3:40 Review of the facts

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