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Rocky Planets - Inner Planets
Let's take a closer look at the four rocky planets. They're called rocky planets because they're made of rock! Our universe - Space adventure - Rocky planets Learning Points There are four rocky planets in our solar system: Mercury,...
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Liquids – Did you know?
Did you know that mercury has a low melting point and is the only metal which is liquid at room temperature? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Liquids Learning Points Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at room...
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The Solar System – Spot the...
Six planets are shown on screen ... but can you spot the rocky planets? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Solar System A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in the group.
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Rocky Planets - Solar System Exploration
Adventure around our solar system and explore the four rocky planets. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets closest...
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Chemical Combination: Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
By the end of this learning object, the student :will be able to Recognize metals, nonmetals and their different properties.9803
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Exploring the Inner Planets: Mercury and Venus
Dive into the fascinating characteristics of Mercury and Venus, the closest planets to the Sun in our solar system. Discover Mercury's extreme temperatures and rapid orbit, and learn why Venus, with its scorching heat and beautiful glow,...
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The Mercury / Maia Flight Combination
In the 1930s aircraft manufacturers Short proposed a two-stage plane capable of flying non-stop across the Atlantic.
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Exploring Mercury: Messenger's Journey and Discoveries
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, poses challenges for observation and exploration. NASA's Messenger probe has provided valuable images and data. Messenger utilizes gravitational assistance from Venus and Earth to approach Mercury....
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Can Metals Exist as Gases?
Yes, metals can exist in gaseous forms. To illustrate, let's consider lead, which has a boiling point of 1740°C. When heated past its melting point of 327°C, lead turns into a gas at 1740°C. Another notable example is mercury, which...
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Weather Tools 2
Dr. Forrester explains different types of tools used to predict weather.
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Weather Tools
Dr. Forrester explains how thermometers and anemometers help provide information about the weather.
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Thermometer, Degree, Fahrenheit
Mr. Addit reviews the basic units of measurement: the inch, the foot, the mile, and the pound. He then explains how to measure temperature with a Fahrenheit thermometer.
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Review for You: Measurement
Mr. Addit reviews measurement of temperature, customary length, and perimeter and area of squares and rectangles.
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Protecting Health: New Technology Detects Mercury Levels in Fish
This video highlights the dangers of mercury contamination in fish and the innovative technology developed by a Californian company to detect mercury levels in seafood. The story follows a young boy whose health was impacted by high...
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Electronic Waste Recycling in India: The High Cost to Health and Environment
This video sheds light on the hazardous and environmentally damaging practices of electronic waste recycling in India, particularly near Delhi. Workers are exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals while dismantling and processing electronic...
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Inside the National Ignition Facility: Balancing Military Research and Civilian Applications
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) in Northern California is a cutting-edge technological giant, designed for military research and nuclear fusion experiments. With a budget of nearly $4 billion, the facility uses high-energy laser...
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American LNG exports surge with European demand
FT Energy Source - Exports have rocketed, particularly for European producers. Last December, the US became the world’s biggest exporter of this super chilled fuel. But as the FT’s Justin Jacobs explains, not everyone’s happy about the...
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Is The Fulminated Mercury Scene From Breaking Bad Scientifically Accurate?
While it is true that a crystal of mercury fulminate would explode when slammed to the floor, the crystal depicted in the show Breaking Bad did not accurately represent the appearance of mercury fulminate. Commercial-grade mercury...
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The Planet Song Ganymede
Learn The Planet Song about Ganymede the largest known moon in our solar system.
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Learn the Planets Song
It’s easy to learn the names and order of the planets around our sun when you sing this silly song. Join Kevin, Marko the Pencil, and Terra for some fun practice. Use this mnemonic device: My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos....
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Racking Up the Miles
Dr. Forrester reviews the parts that make up the solar system by identifying the planets and discusses the role of satellites and space probes. She also designs a planetary brochure by analyzing one planet’s properties and features.