Seasons in Deciduous Forests
In Seasons in Deciduous Forests, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how trees and plants respond to the changing seasons. The leaves’ vibrant shift to red can even be seen from space! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: Why are ground-living plants in the deciduous forest “in a hurry”?
A: In early spring, when trees are bare, the forest floor receives direct sunlight. Once the trees grow leaves, ground-living plants will be in shade.
Q: How do plants in the deciduous forest respond to seasons?
A: Flowers bloom in spring; broad leaves stretch out in summer; leaves turn to red in fall; trees shed their leaves in winter.
Q: Which view of the forest do you like best? Why?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may mention time lapse, view from space, or aerial view.
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In The Deciduous Forests of Europe, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the forests of Eastern Europe burst into life in spring. Newly hatched Mandarin ducks take a great leap from their tree-hole nest. Watch them soar one by one to the ground and land safely on the leaves piled below. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Deciduous Forests of Europe, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the forests of Eastern Europe burst into life in spring. Newly hatched Mandarin ducks take a great leap from their tree-hole nest. Watch them soar one by one to the ground and land safely on the leaves piled below. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.