Explores the function of coloration in both plants and animals using nature footage and close-up photography. Examines how color can benefit living organisms in their environment; shows how pigments can cause different colors; identifies the pigment chlorophyll as an essential element in the process of photosynthesis. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506484
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Photosynthesis
Crafts & Visual Arts → Color - Physiological aspects
Crafts & Visual Arts → Color - Physiological effect
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Color - Physiological aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Color - Physiological effect
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)