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Burning – Did you know?
Did you know that wax is the fuel that keeps a candle burning? Material processes - Changing materials - Burning A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
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Renewable and non-renewable energy sources – Did you know?
Did you know that waste vegetable oil can be used to fuel cars? People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Waste vegetable oil can be used to fuel cars. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you...
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Energy sources – Clip
Find out how sugar cane can be used as fuel for cars. People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Biofuels are a renewable energy source. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond...
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What is burning?
What are the three factors needed to make something burn? Material processes - Changing materials - Burning Learning Points Burning is a chemical reaction. Burning requires oxygen, a fuel source and heat. An exothermic reaction releases...
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The energy debate
Which is better ... renewable or non-renewable energy? People and places -Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Non-renewable energy will run out; renewable energy will not. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful emissions....
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Everyday liquids
What are the properties of a liquid? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Liquids Learning Points Liquids do not have a fixed shape. The speed at which a liquid flows is known as viscosity. Liquids have fixed volume. The...
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The future of energy
Explore the ways in which scientists are developing new sources of energy. People and places -Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points Science helps with developing cleaner and more efficient energy sources. A Twig...
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Humans on Earth
The number of people living on Earth is increasing daily. How does this affect the planet? People and places -Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth Learning Points It is important to preserve natural resources and protect the...
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Oil Spills - Ecological Effects
A case study of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, and how it affected the surrounding environment. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Polluting our water Learning Points Oil spills are...
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Fractional Distillation - Oil Separation
Learn about fractional distillation and how it is used to separate crude oil. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Other means of separation Learning Points Distillation separates liquids using their different boiling points. The...
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Neil Armstrong Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio and his interest in airplanes to his missions in the Korean War and his time as a test pilot, to the Gemini and Apollo 11 missions.
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Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of Saint Louis
This video details Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 transatlantic flight in the Spirit of Saint Louis. It explores the challenges he faced, including fundraising for the plane's construction, careful design for a long-distance journey,...
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Beyond Plastic| Strategies to fight Global Pollution
This video highlights the dual impact of plastics on society. While plastics have revolutionized industries by providing waterproof packaging, non-stick cookware, and medical equipment, they have also caused severe environmental...
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Why Don't Commercial Planes Fly Faster?
The main reason commercial aircraft have not gotten any faster in recent decades is due to fuel efficiency. Airplanes consume more energy the faster they fly, so airplane manufacturers favor slower speeds to save on operating costs....
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Understanding the Triangle of Fire
Delve into the science of fire prevention and learn about the fundamental elements required for a fire to ignite and persist. Discover how oxygen, heat, and fuel interact to form the basis of the fire triangle and explore the importance...
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The XH-17 Flying Crane Helicopter
The XH-17 flying crane, designed by aircraft innovator Howard Hughes, was a unique helicopter that pushed the boundaries of aviation in the 1950s. With its groundbreaking design and innovative propulsion system, it aimed to lift loads up...
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Living Green - Episode 131 - 100% Bio-Fuel
Trials of diesel produced from 100% renewable materials have begun in cars in Finland. The fuel is a 100% bio fuel that contains renewable diesel made from vegetable oil and waste animal fat, and free from any fossil oil components.
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Living Green - Episode 65 - Trees A Source Of Fuel
Poplar trees are a good source of fuel. They can be grown, chipped and burnt to produce electricity. Unlike coal and oil they grow again. Scientists at New Hampshire University are studying poplar trees to find out how they grow so much...
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Lindbergh and the First Non-Stop Flight Across the Atlantic
In 1927 an obscure airmail pilot decided to attempt the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. His name was Charles Lindbergh.
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Examining Emissions Response
The ski resort town of Aspen in the American state of Colorado is a playground for the rich and famous. Aspen s cold climate means that an even greater amount of energy is used to heat alpine ski lodges and then there s the fuel used by...
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Reviving the Power of Steam
The Dorset Steam Fair is the largest outdoor show in the world. It regularly attracts 200,000 visitors to Tarrant Hinton that temporarily becomes the fourth largest population centre in Dorset. Britain is the home of steam power and...
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Fuel Crops: Exploring Farming Alternatives
This video discusses the use of plant material for biofuel production as a way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. It highlights the importance of finding alternative plant sources that do not compete with food crops...
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Big Ideas - Episode 14 - The Hovercraft
In the mid-1950 s the British engineer Sir Christopher Cockerel came up with his Big Idea of using air between the water and the hull of a boat to reduce drag. Sir Christopher s idea, the hovercraft, came into worldwide use in...
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Evolution of the Hovercraft
In 1959 the SRN1 crossed the English Channel. The hovercraft floated on a cushion of air and could travel over land, water or ice. Soon commercial machines were taking passengers at speeds far greater than could be achieved by...