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The Science of Taste: Exploring the Wonders of our Tongue
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of the tongue and its role in our sense of taste. They discuss the basic tastes our tongues can detect, the number of taste buds in our body, and how taste and smell work together to...
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The Nose of NASA: Meet George Aldrich, the Smell Tester for Space Missions
Meet George Aldrich, the man with the unique job of smelling everything that goes into the space shuttle to ensure it's not noxious. With 30 years of experience at NASA, George has never failed their calibration test, where he identifies...
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Exploring the Wonders of the Dead Sea: The Lowest Place on Earth
The video explores the fascinating characteristics of the Dead Sea, known for its high salt content and buoyancy. It highlights the unique experience of visiting this landlocked body of water, where swimming is impossible due to the...
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Savoring Sake: Expert Tips from a Brewmaster on Enjoying Premium Sake
Gain practical advice on how to enjoy premium sake with our straightforward tips from an experienced brewmaster. Perfect for students and casual enthusiasts interested in exploring traditional Japanese beverages.
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Burps and Farts
A look at the biological functions that produce burps and farts. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Burps are caused when swallowed air forces open the stomach sphincter and travels up the oesophagus. Farts are caused when swallowed...
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Great White Sharks
Discover the adaptations of the great white shark that make it one of nature's best hunters... Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the ocean. The great white shark has...
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Factpack: Animal Vision
The different ways animals view the world, from colour perception to UV rays. Physics - Waves - 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 start of...
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Factpack: Super Predators
What is an apex predator and which one is being described? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - 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 start of...
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How We Taste
Taste is a survival instinct: we instinctively dislike bitter or sour tastes in case food is off or poisonous. An introduction to the tongue and how it helps us to taste. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Taste is a survival...
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Big Al
How scientists pieced together the life and death of an Allosaurus called "Big Al" by studying his bones. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Big Al is one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever discovered. His...
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Animal Senses
Animals share many of our senses, but can use them in very different ways. Snakes, bats and cheetahs have senses optimised for hunting and migrating in different environments. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Different sensory...
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Predators and Prey
The adaptations of predators and prey are vital for their survival, and help to drive the evolution of species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Predators are animals that kill other animals for food - their prey....
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How We Smell
Introduction to the structure and function of the nose, and how it works in tandem with the brain. How do we tell the difference between good and bad smells, and has this ability helped humans to survive? Biology - Being Human - Learning...
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Urea
An organic compound containing nitrogen that plays an important role in animal metabolism, and is excreted in the urine of mammals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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The Senses
We make sense of the world around us through touch, smell, sight, taste and sound. But what are these senses and how does the body and brain process them? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Our senses detect information from our...
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What is a Memory?
What are memories and how does the brain store them? How does our memory develop as we grow? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. As the brain processes experiences and stimuli, it creates pathways between neurons. Pathways between...
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Our senses
We have five main senses, and their job is to tell us what’s happening around us. Living things - Our senses - Incredible brain Learning Points There are five main senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch), which together help us...
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Super sniffers
See the animal kingdom's super sniffers in action. Living things - Our senses - Taste and smell Learning Points Some animals have a very strong sense of smell, which helps them to find food. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts...
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Plants and their environment – True or false
True or false ... All flowers have a pleasant smell? Life processes - Green plants - Plants and their environments Learning Points Some plants use scents to attract pollinators. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to...
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The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
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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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Crafty orchids
Orchids have very clever ways of ensuring they reproduce. Life processes - Green plants - Reproduction in flowering plants Learning Points The petals of some flowering plants are used to attract insects for reproduction. Some plants use...
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The Brilliance Behind the Names in Romeo and Juliet
In one of the most iconic scenes in all of theatre, Juliet leans upon the railing of her balcony and asks: “What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet…” Of course, Juliet is referring to Romeo, the...