Moth Food: In their primal phase, moths possess chewing organs that they use to chew just about anything in their proximity. This includes hair, fur, furniture, paper dust, and materials composed of oil and wool.

The curved shape of an aircraft wing, known as a winglet, helps to reduce the amount of drag created by the wingtip vortices. Since the 1980s, winglets have been a major part of future aircraft designs. For some old aircraft, winglets...

Discover Martin Phillips' 14-year quest to rebuild a Spitfire, a symbol of freedom and heritage.<br/>

Follow a scavenging Andean condor as it soars over the Andes in search of food.



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The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a...

From egg to nymph to adult: an introduction to the life cycle of the damselfly. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Damselflies spend the first part of their lives underwater. Damselflies change from aquatic nymphs into winged...

Biological evolution has allowed some animals to fly. Find out exactly how their wings work to achieve this. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force is greater than the downward. Flight is explained by...

Discover the characteristics common to the 9000 bird species living on Earth today. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes –...

From orchids that mimic the appearance of bees to the carrion flower which smells like rotting meat, discover the devious world of the plant mimic. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants use mimicry to aid reproduction or...

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Discover how streamlining can reduce an object's air or water resistance.
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Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.

Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.

Develop your English listening skills while taking a test.

Develop your English listening skills while taking a test.

Learn more about the history of these mythical, fearsome creatures across many cultures throughout time.

Video 2 of the Echolocation Unit. This segment focuses on debunking common myths about bats, such as the misconception that they are flying rodents or blind creatures. Students will learn that bats are actually closely related to...

Learn how the Wright brothers improved their glider design by increasing wing efficiency and adding new controls, including a movable rudder. This video highlights their extensive experimentation and how these changes led to successful...

Discover how the Wright brothers designed and tested their first glider, an important step in their journey to powered flight. This video explores the concept of wing warping, the challenges of creating lift, and their initial flight...

In this video, we uncover 10 fascinating facts about ladybugs that will surprise you! From their unique defense mechanisms, like playing dead to avoid predators, to their important role in nature, you’ll learn why these tiny beetles are...

Gallop into 'Who Was Pegasus?' to uncover the story of the most famous winged horse in mythology! A quick, magical flight through ancient tales, perfect for young myth hunters.

Weird History Food is going to get messy with this saucy history of the Buffalo Wing. Nobody needs to dispute that Buffalo Wings started in Buffalo, New York, but really who was the first person to create the Buffalo Wing? Get some extra...

Explore the fascinating world of spiders, distinct from insects, as this video explains their unique features. Learn about spiders' arthropod classification, their two-segment body structure, and their simple eyes compared to insects'...