In a simple way this film compares the plant to a factory of which the roots, stems and leaves form parts. The intake of raw materials is discussed and also the dependence on chlorophyll and sunlight. Mention is also made of the way plants store food.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008474
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Growth (Plants)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Photosynthesis
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plant physiology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Nutrition
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)