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Planet Kevin
In the hunt for new planets, scientists look for stars that wobble. Astronomy student, Kevin, used this science to discover his own planet. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Planet hunters use powerful telescopes to examine distant...
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How Do Planes Fly?
Aeroplanes use the same forces and physical principles as birds to fly. Discover how man has copied nature to achieve flight. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force (lift) is greater than the downward....
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Speed of the Earth
Even when you are standing still, you are moving through space at incredible speed. Find out how to calculate just how fast the Earth is moving. Maths - Accuracy And Proof A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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The Moon and Spring Tides
How the Moon affects daily tides and drives extreme spring tides, when the Sun and Moon align. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon creates and controls the tides. Its gravitational pull causes ocean water to bulge...
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The Search for Dark Matter
Deep underground in a disused mine in Yorkshire, scientists are searching for particles that can't be seen and have never been detected, but might bind our Universe together. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Dark matter is believed...
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What is an Orbit?
How the orbit of the planets is dictated by mass and the force of gravity. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The curved path of one object around another is its orbit. Objects orbit due to the effects of gravity. The...
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Arches
Discover how forces are applied through an arch, and why this makes it the perfect shape for architecture. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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Milky Way's Black Hole
Scientists believe there is a supermassive black hole 26,000 light years away at the centre of our Galaxy. But how do they know, when they can't see it? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Black holes are formed when massive stars...
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Weight
The force of gravity acting on a mass, measured in newtons. On Earth, gravity exerts a force of just under 10 newtons per kilogram. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Gravity – Jigsaw
What is it? ... It's a ski jumper! Physical processes - Force and motion - Gravity A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The children have to identify it.
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Friction – Big reveal
What is it? ... It's a parachute! Physical processes - Force and motion - Friction A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
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Gravity - Why Things Fall
Have you ever wondered why things fall? It's because of gravity. The world around us - Investigating forces - Gravity Learning Points Gravity is a force that pulls things to the ground. We feel the effects of gravity all the time,...
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Gravity – Did you know?
Did you know that Sir Isaac Newton was the first person to write about Earth's gravitational pull? Physical processes - Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The newton is named after Sir Isaac Newton. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you...
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What is a force? – What happens next?
The rope tying a catapult to the ground is released … what happens next? Physical processes -Force and motion - What is force? A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section of film is played and the children have to guess what...
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Velodrome
Discover the different types of motion. Physical processes -Force and motion - What is force? Learning Points There are different types of motion. Rotation: motion in a circle around a central point. Straight-line: motion directly from...
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Gravity – Spot the...
Six different objects are shown ...can you spot which has the strongest gravitational pull? Physical processes - Force and motion - Gravity A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in...
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Gravity – True or false
True or false ... The Moon has a greater gravitational pull than the Earth? Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The Moon has a weaker gravitational pull than the Earth. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The...
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Skydiving
Find out how air resistance allows skydivers to land safely even from the greatest heights. Physical processes -Force and motion - Friction Learning Points Air resistance is a type of friction. Terminal velocity occurs when the forces of...
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Mass vs. Weight
What is the difference between mass and weight? Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points Mass is the amount of stuff in an object, it is measured in grams and kilograms. The force of gravity acting on an object is...
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Gravity in our universe
Discover that gravity is the force that keeps our solar system together. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The Sun has the greatest gravitational pull in the Solar System. Gravity keeps everything in the...
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What is gravity?
Find out how gravity affects our everyday life. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points Gravity is a force that pulls everything in the Universe together. The Earth's gravity pulls everything towards its centre. A...
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Isaac Newton
Find out how Sir Isaac Newton devised his laws of motion and explained how the universe works. Physical processes - Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points Sir Isaac Newton devised laws that explain how the Universe works....
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Buoyant Force Demonstrated: Three Objects in Water
Witness the effects of buoyant force as three different objects are released underwater. Learn why some objects float, while others sink or remain suspended.
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Isaac Newton for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the famous mathemetician, physicist, and discoverer of the laws of motion.