“Benjamin Franklin” gives a brief overview of Benjamin Franklin’s greatest accomplishments in science, politics, and civilian life.

It'll be late soon. The group are leaving the amusement park. The first stars are starting to appear in the sky. Leo thinks they should build a telescope to look at the stars and the moon.

Discover the dedication of the last remaining lampists, preserving the craft of hand-making lamps in a modern world.<br/>

Since the invention of the first light microscope, microscopy has evolved so much. We are now able to see things at an atomic level. In this video, we will learn who invented the light microscope and the many other breakthroughs that...

In this video, we explore the world of microscopes and how they magnify objects down to the cellular level. We learn about compound microscopes, their lenses, and how they work to make objects appear larger. Discover how scientists use...

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A brief history of how the microscope has transformed from simple magnifying glasses to the powerful instruments of today. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The Romans produced the first magnifying glasses in the 1st century AD....

Discover some geo-engineering techniques that scientists are developing to manipulate Earth's climate. What are they and how would they work? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Geo-engineering strives to use technology to...

An optical device that uses lenses or mirrors to magnify and observe distant objects. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...

Explore the history of lighthouses. Physical processes -Light - Light sources Learning Points Reflectors can be used to concentrate the brightness of light sources. Lenses refract, or bend light and concentrate it into a beam. A Twig...

Antony van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist and a pioneer in the field of microbiology. Often referred to as "the Father of Microbiology," he was the first to observe and describe microorganisms using a microscope that he designed...

Zoom into 'How Can We Use Refraction In Everyday Life?' to uncover the cool tricks light plays when it passes through different things! A quick, fun exploration of everyday magic, perfect for curious kids.

Ever wondered how math is used in the real world? Join us in this fascinating episode as we dive into the world of optometry with Dr. Ann Morrison, a renowned optometrist and professor at Ohio State University.



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This video covers - The difference between convex and concave lenses - What 'principal focus' and 'focal length' are - The difference between real and virtual images Exam board specific info: AQA - Separate science only IGCSE Edexcel -...

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Dr. Forrester examines the history of the telescope and discusses the parts of the telescope and the functions of each. She also explores different types of space technology such as the telescope, satellite, rocket, and space probe.

In this fun animation, you will learn how light behaves when it passes through a coloured filter. The video uses different coloured sunglasses to explain that coloured filters allow only certain colours of light to transmit through them....

“I See You” describes the parts of the human eye that process light and allow people to see.

Parts of a Microscope explores the importance of magnification by investigating the components and functions of microscopes.

A video entitled “Literary Criticisms” which explores how to evaluate a literary work.

This video shows how to build a simple refracting telescope, also called a monocular or a spyglass, using two lenses. One lens is double convex (converging) and one is double concave (diverging). This results in a magnified right-side-up...

BONUS VIDEO: The Microcosmos Microscope

Upon viewing the Microscopic Life video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that only during the past few hundred years have people been able to see and study very small life forms, generally referred to as...