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Writing the second half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
Pupil outcome: I can write the second half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure,...
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Practising planning and writing a detailed description based on an image
Pupil outcome: I can plan and describe an image using purposeful linguistic devices and sentence structures. Key learning points: - Responding to an image can involve considering what first draws your attention and then zooming in. -...
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Planning a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - Setting descriptions can start from a bird's eye view and zoom in...
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Analysing 'To Autumn' by John Keats
Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Keats presents his feelings towards autumn. Key learning points: - In the first stanza, Keats describes autumn as being almost fat or ripe with prosperity. - Arguably, Keats presents autumn as an abundant...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Daniel J. Levitin - They Say There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine
Dr. Daniel J. Levitin, a neuroscientist and musician, discusses his book I Heard There Was a Secret Chord, which explores the profound effects of music on the brain and body. Drawing on neuroscience and aesthetics, he explains how music...
Curated Video
From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder
If you experience intense fluctuations in mood and energy, you may suffer from what’s known as Bipolar disorder. These ups and downs, called manic or depressive episodes, deeply affect the lives of those who suffer from the disorder, and...
Wonderscape
The Sound of Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Repetition
Sound devices in poetry enhance rhythm, mood, and meaning by emphasizing certain words and phrases. Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb exemplifies five key sound devices: alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, and repetition. These...
The Business Professor
Effect of Mood and Emotions on Negotiations
This Video Explains the Effect of Mood and Emotions on Negotiations
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Gothic Fiction
A video entitled “Gothic Fiction” which analyzes the elements of gothic fiction.
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The History of Film: From Silent Movies to Talkies
In this video, the teacher discusses the early days of silent films and introduces notable figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Mary Pickford. They also mention the contributions of Walt Disney in creating iconic cartoon...
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Landmarks - Sensory Hotel
SENSORY HOTEL WELCOME TO THE FIVE SENSES HOTEL. IT WAS A MODEL FOR A HOTEL PUT ON SHOW AT A LONDON EXHIBITION. THE FUTURISTIC DISPLAY CONSISTED OF A SERIES OF ROOMS WHICH DREW ON THE FIVE SENSES TO PRODUCE ENVIRONMENT VISITORS JUST...
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Hokkaido - Japan: Nature, Culture, and Adventure
Hokkaido, Japan:"We will begin our adventure in Hokkaido, a beautiful island of Japan, there we will explore the city of Otaru, we will walk through the mountains of Sapporo and we will visit beautiful lakes and extensive fields of...
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Exploring the Birth of Movies: A Journey through Time
In this video, Nova takes children on an adventure to the early days of movies. They learn about Thomas Edison and his invention of the Kinetoscope, as well as the Lumiere brothers and their Cinematograph. The video also explores the use...
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Top 5 Conditions Mistaken for Borderline Personality Disorder
This video explores the top 5 unexpected conditions that are commonly mistaken for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It delves into the similarities and differences between BPD and conditions like ADHD, Autism, C-PTSD, Bipolar...
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Jerusalem: History, Landmarks, and Delicacies
Jerusalem:"Then, we will go to Jerusalem, a city that has been in the vortex of history even before it was written! In an adventure without equal where we will know the history even before the writing of the religious manuscripts of the...
Science ABC
The Science Behind Mood Rings: How Do They Work?
Mood rings are rings that have a stone or band that changes color in response to variations in temperature. They are also composed of liquid crystals, which undergo a change in color in response to changes in the temperature of the body...
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Exercise
Fast Food Freddy hypnotizes the entire city with his new creation: The Lazy Hazy. Only Mixie-Bot can save the day with some delicious Energy-Boost Bars. Then get ready to rock with Freezer Burn’s exercise anthem!
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Incredible Things Coffee Does To Your Body
Weird History Food is going to pour you a video on What Coffee Does To Your Body. Coffee gets a bad rap. Maybe because it tastes so good. Things that taste good are almost always bad for us. There are some less-than-awesome things that...
Wonderscape
Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Jubilees: Celebrating a Historic Reign
This video highlights Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Jubilees, from her Silver Jubilee in 1977 to the historic Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Explore the celebrations, challenges, and heartfelt messages that defined each milestone, reflecting the...
Wonderscape
Understanding Definition and Mood Clues
Discover how readers can use definition clues, signaled by words like "is" or "means," to directly understand the meanings of unknown words within a sentence. Learn how mood and tone clues, indicated by the atmosphere and the author's...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: the Impacts of Sun Deprivation
Life without enough sunlight can have a damaging effect on the human body causing a range of problems. In cold and harsh places like Lapland, the winter sunlight is short, with the sun rising around 10am and setting at 2pm. This is...
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Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - Relational Databases - SQL
This video explains SQL, a relational database where data is organized into rows and columns in a table. The entries in the table can have relationships to other tables and the developer can choose to structure ways to query or group...
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The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners - Functions
In this video, we will delve into functions in JavaScript, including function declarations, parameters, and function bodies. You will also learn how to call functions and pass arguments to them and explore best practices for writing...
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Seasonal Changes and Their Impact on Life
Discover how seasons impact life across the globe. Learn why humans may feel down or eat more in winter, how animals like bears and tortoises hibernate to conserve energy, and why trees lose leaves to survive the cold. This guide...