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What Are Stars?
What are stars made of? How are they born, how do they live, and how do they die? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Our nearest star is the Sun. A star is formed from a cloud of dust and gas, which shrinks under gravity and...
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The Noble Gases
The noble gases were one of the last groups of elements to be discovered. From helium balloons to light bulbs, these gases have many uses in the world around us. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. The noble gases are found in...
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Flame Colours and Spectroscopy
The discovery by Robert Bunsen which allowed elements to be identified more easily, and even led to the discovery of new ones. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Gustav Kirchoff assembled the first spectroscope - two...
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Speed of Sound
Sound waves move through different mediums at different speeds, but why is this? What factors affect the speed of sound? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Speed of sound depends on many different factors. Temperature, elasticity and...
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We Are All Made of Stars
Discover how elements are formed in the centre of stars, and how some elements are formed in even more spectacular conditions. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Most elements were created in space. At the beginning of the...
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Incandescent Light Bulb
We look at how an incandescent light bulb can be made. First we attach a tungsten wire to electrodes in a flask of air and pass a current through the wire. The wire glows briefly before burning and breaking. Next we fill the flask with...
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Frozen Balloon
We lower a helium-filled balloon into liquid nitrogen to see how the change in temperature affects its volume. When it hits the cool liquid nitrogen, the gas inside contracts and the volume of the balloon decreases. When it is removed...
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What is an Atom?
From our bodies to the oceans and stars, everything is made of millions upon millions of tiny atoms. But what are atoms made of? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. The building blocks of all elements are called atoms. Atoms...
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Atomic Structure
What does the Periodic Table tell us about the elements, their properties and behaviours? And why does the atomic number define each element? Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. The structure of the atom reveals why the...
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Big Bang Evidence
Discover the scientific evidence that supports the Big Bang theory - from the expanding Universe to cosmic microwave background radiation. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. An expanding Universe, an abundance of light elements, and...
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Overusing resources – Clip
Find out how the natural supply of helium is being depleted. People and places -Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Natural helium supplies underground are running low. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short...
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Gases – Did you know?
Did you know that the surface of Jupiter is made up entirely of gases? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Gases Learning Points The surface of Jupiter is made entirely of gases. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
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What is air?
You may not think about it much, but air is everywhere and it is essential to life. Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Characteristics of air Learning Points Air is a mixture of gases including nitrogen and oxygen. Air...
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Attempts of elements classification: The fundamentals of the periodic table
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: recognize the fundamentals of the periodic table.14977
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The Sun: Heart of Our Solar System
Explore the captivating details about the sun, the central star of our solar system. Learn about its immense size, its role in holding the solar system together, and the crucial light and heat it provides to sustain life on Earth. Earth...
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Fun exercises for Kids: This or that Workout
Today we’re learning about amazing flying inventions, and doing some fitness exercises - I've put together 5 rounds of 'this or that' choices for you to do - Choose your favourite, then do the fitness activity for 30 seconds. Great for...
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The Virgin Challenger: an Attempt to Circumnavigate the World
Early in 1997 a group of engineers were putting the finishing touches to unique craft designed by Swedish aeronautical engineer Per Lindstand. The team funded by entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson were in Morocco preparing for...
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The Hindenburg Disaster: The End of an Era in Airship Travel
The Hindenburg, the largest airship ever built, met a tragic end when it burst into flames in 1937. This catastrophic event, captured on newsreel footage, marked the downfall of airship travel and undermined faith in this mode of...
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Zeppelin Air Ship Travel
Air Ship travel via a zeppelin reached it s pinnacle in the 1930 s but is now used in scenic tours and advertising, the immense helium balloon above the cabin providing the perfect billboard.
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Debunking Viral Video Mysteries: The Science Behind the Sensations
Dive into the world of viral videos where breathtaking feats challenge belief. From a wingsuit flyer allegedly landing on water without a parachute to a teenager sending a toy to the stratosphere, we explore the science that supports or...
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The Day Henry Met...A Balloon
Henry meets a friendly Balloon. He's preparing for the big circus show but the clown has gone missing. Henry becomes a Clown for the day, bounces on a trampoline, is fired from a cannon and throws custard pies as he helps save the show.
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Extreme Physics: Breaking Limits and Mind-Blowing Facts
Explore the extreme and mind-bending world of physics with these fascinating facts. From water existing in all three states simultaneously at its triple point, to helium defying gravity as a superfluid, and the immense power of solar...
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The Hindenburg Disaster: The End of an Era for Airships
This video provides a detailed account of the Hindenburg airship disaster, a significant moment in aviation history that marked the decline of commercial airships. It discusses the background of airships, their military applications, and...
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Charlie: The Airship Reviving Cargo Lifter
This video provides an overview of Cargo Lifter, a German airship company that is trying to develop airships for a new range of commercial uses. It discusses their current airship, Charlie, and their plans for the future, including the...