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Plate Tectonics
From volcanic eruptions to massive earthquakes to tidal waves, Earth's tectonic plates can be responsible for catastrophic natural disasters. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The rising and falling of intense heat deep inside...
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Types of Weather: Wind
What is wind and what are localised winds? Find out about the global cycles which take winds right across the world. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Wind begins with the difference in air pressure. Air moves from areas of high...
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Glaciers - Moving Ice Masses
Glaciers are a destructive force, moving slowly across landscapes, reshaping them as they go. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Over three-quarters of Earth's fresh water is locked in frozen reservoirs, known as glaciers....
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Transpiration
The loss of water vapour from plants to the atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Vibrations - Sound Creation
Sounds are made by tiny movements called vibrations. The world around us - Light and sound - Vibrations Learning Points Some sounds are loud and some sounds are quiet. Without a vibration there is no sound. A Twig Junior Film - Core...
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What is a solid?
What properties do solids, liquids and gases have? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Solids Learning Points Solids have a fixed shape that can only be changed by external force. Solids have a fixed volume. The molecules in...
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Ball and socket joints
What do a baseball player's shoulder and a dolphin's flipper have in common? Life processes - Body systems - Joints and muscles Learning Points A joint is where two bones join together. Not all joints in the body move. A ball and socket...
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Where does wind come from?
Wind can be a powerful force, but what exactly is wind? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Characteristics of air Learning Points Wind is air moving from an area of high pressure, to an area of low pressure. Humans use the...
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Adaptation - Survival Mechanisms
Discover the incredible ways in which animals and plants adapt to their environments. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Adaptation Learning Points Plants and animals adapt to their environment in order to survive....
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Snub-nosed monkey
Case study of the adaptations of this unique and fascinating monkey. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Adaptation Learning Points Plants and animals adapt to their environment in order to survive. A Twig Context...
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Living things
Some robots can be very lifelike but what makes something alive? Life processes - Living processes - Living things Learning Points All living things need nutrition and energy. All living things react to their environment, excrete waste...
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Non-renewable vs renewable
Investigate the pros and cons of non-renewable and renewable energy sources. People and places -Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Non-renewable energy sources are those that will run out....
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Heat transfer
Investigate the ways in which heat can be transferred. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - Heat transfer Learning Points Conduction is the transfer of energy from one molecule to the next. Convection is the transfer of heat...
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Resonance in Chemistry: The Dance of Electrons
Resonance is a concept used to describe delocalization of electrons in a molecule across multiple atoms. In resonance structures, electrons are shared between atoms in ways that stabilize the molecule. This "electron dance" can lower the...
Bedtime History
Wangari Maathai for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner, her childhood in Kenya, and her efforts to lessen suffering and protect the environment in Africa.
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Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour
Follow the turbulent stories of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s second and third wives. Learn how Anne’s downfall led to Jane’s rise, and how Henry’s quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious landscape. King Henry...
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Bodies of Water in Motion: Rivers, Streams, and Waterfalls
Discover the dynamic world of flowing water, from the winding paths of rivers and the fast-moving streams that join them, to the dramatic drops of waterfalls. Learn how these bodies of water are defined by their movement and the forces...
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Electric Energy: The Components of an Electric Circuit
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Know the components of an electric circuit and how it works.13761
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: Human locomotory system
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the Human Locomotory system.83086
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: Human nervous system
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the human nervous system.83087
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The Beginning of Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Movement
Delve into the early stages of Paul Revere’s involvement in the revolutionary movement. Discover how this skilled silversmith and engraver adapted his trade during hard times, creating eyeglass frames, false teeth, and business cards to...
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Thurgood Marshall's Early Life and Path to Becoming a Civil Rights Attorney
This video explores the early life of Thurgood Marshall, from his upbringing in Baltimore and his education at Lincoln University and Howard University Law School. Discover how his personal experiences with racial discrimination...
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The Impact of Youth Climate Activism
Dive into the powerful world of youth climate activism led by figures like Greta Thunberg, Autumn Peltier, and Zeena Abdulkarim. From school strikes to advocating for clean water and climate justice, these young activists are rallying...
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Understanding Thrust and Drag in Aviation
Explore the concepts of thrust and drag as crucial components of flight in aviation. Learn how engineers harness Newton's third law of motion to create forward propulsion through jet engines and propellers, while simultaneously combating...