Crash Course Kids
Severe Weather
So, what's the difference between 'weather' and 'severe weather'? Is it just how hard the wind is blowing? Is it just thunder and lighting? Well, it can be some or all of those things. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks...
SciShow Kids
What Causes Thunder and Lightning?
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know, 'Why do lightning and thunder happen?' Get your raincoat, because Jessi will take you inside a thunderstorm to give you the answer!
SciShow
Electromagnetism - Electrostatic Force: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics #4a
Hank reaches the fourth and final of the four fundamental interactions in physics: electromagnetism. In this part, he teaches us about the electrostatic force, which builds up a charge in an object and can travel in the form of an...
Curated Video
The Science Behind Thunderstorms: Lightning and Thunder Explained
This video explains the formation of thunderstorms and how lightning and thunder are created. It describes how water vapor in the sky condenses into clouds, and when these clouds collide, electrical charges are produced. When these...
Curated Video
The Wonders of Electricity: From Benjamin Franklin to Modern Power Plants
This video provides a brief overview of the history and function of electricity, debunking the misconception that Benjamin Franklin invented it. It explains how electricity has always existed in nature and how figures like Franklin and...
Curated Video
How Volcanic Lightning Is Making the World a Safer Place
The closely observed Hunga Haʻapai volcano in Tonga erupted in January 2022. The hot plumes of ash they spew into the atmosphere are the most dangerous part of these eruptions, threatening downwind communities and even planes. It turns...
Curated Video
What is the Riskiest Region in the US as the Climate Changes
Climate Change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters all around the world. And in the United States, more and more people seem to be moving to the places that are projected to be most impacted by climate change,...
Curated Video
Factpack: Weird Weather
From snow devils to St. Elmo's Fire, the weird weather phenomena reported across the globe. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab...
Curated Video
Factpack: Superstorms
How hot and bright is a lightning strike? And what are your odds of being hit? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
Curated Video
Venus 2: Surface
The first probe to successfully land on another planet arrived on Venus, where it found one of the most hostile atmospheres known to man. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In 1971, the Russians succeeded in landing the Venera...
Curated Video
Thunder and Lightning
Thunderstorms can be an impressive sight, but how are they formed? What is happening deep inside certain clouds to create such huge bolts of energy? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Thunderstorms form in dense tall clouds...
Curated Video
Shockwaves: The Damage Caused by Supersonic Speeds
Discover the damage caused by shockwaves and how they are created by supersonic speeds. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Waves of high pressure are produced when something moves through a medium at supersonic speed. At supersonic...
Curated Video
Lightning - Atmospheric Discharge
A high-current electrical discharge in the atmosphere that may occur during thunderstorms, or sometimes dust storms or volcanic eruptions. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Thunderstorm
What is a thunderstorm? Our universe - Planet Earth - Weather Learning Points Lightning occurs when ice particles inside thunderstorm clouds collide, causing sparks of electricity. This can occur inside the cloud or between the cloud and...
Curated Video
Weather – Odd one out
Four different types of weather are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Physical geography - Weather A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Curated Video
Choosing suitable materials – Clip
Discover how lightning rods protect buildings when they are struck and why they are made of metal. Material processes - Classifying materials - Choosing suitable materials A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning...
Curated Video
Role of the environment – Odd one out
Four disasters are shown, but which is the only one that is not a natural disaster? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of...
Curated Video
Lightning - Static Electricity
Discover that lightning is a form of static energy. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Conductors and dangers of electricity Learning Points Lightning is a type of static electricity. Static electricity is formed inside...
Wonderscape
Myths in Science and History: Newton, Franklin, and Enslavement
Discover the truths behind famous myths like Isaac Newton’s apple story and Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment. Learn how these stories were exaggerated over time and find out how enslavement existed in all American colonies, not just...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Storm Chasers: Unraveling the Mysteries of Lightning and Thunder
Join us as we delve into the electrifying world of storms, uncovering how lightning forms and the best ways to stay safe during a storm. Discover the science behind storm clouds and lightning, witness demonstrations of lightning rods and...
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Thunder and Lightning
Thunderbolt and Lightning connectors are high-speed alternatives to USB. A good tech recognizes when these technologies are used, their unique connectors, and the benefits/weaknesses they have compared to USB. This clip is from the...
Curated Video
Can You Hear Me Now?
Dr. Forrester explains how sound behaves through different mediums.