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Average Joe
Meet the average American citizen – and discover why working out averages can result in some distinctly unusual outcomes. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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Water as a Resource
As the global population increases, the supply of water doesn't. Explore how water is used, conserved and distributed, and why devastating water shortages threaten some communities. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....
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Settlements and Apartheid
The impacts of racial segregation on settlement patterns in Johannesburg, and the legacy this leaves today. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Apartheid (Afrikaans for 'apartness') was a series of policies...
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India: Curbing Population Growth
Indian governments have implemented different policies to try to curb the country's growing population. Which has been most successful and why? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. India's population is one of the...
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Rural Settlements
Urbanisation moves a population from rural areas to cities. How is this changing the face of rural settlements over time? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Urbanisation is the rapid increase in urban...
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Ways of Looking at the World
From two dimensional maps, to satellite images from space: discover some of the many ways to explore the Earth and its physical and 'human' features. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Maps have been used by...
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Brazil: The Wealth Divide
Brazil has one of the world's greatest income gaps. For those on either side of this wealth divide, daily life, and the long-term outlook, is very different... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Brazil has one of the...
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Japan: Encouraging Population Growth
Why is Japan's population ageing? What impacts could this have on the country in future? And how is the government trying to tackle the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Japan, like many developed countries,...
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LEDCs
What is a Less Economically Developed Country? And how does this affect the lives of those who live there? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC) refers to a nation with a low...
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Endangered Species
From the western gorilla to the blue whale, thousands of animal species are under various levels of threat. What can we do to protect them or is it already too late? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. An astounding...
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Carbon Trading
International governments have put caps in place to limit carbon dioxide emissions from industry. What are emissions caps and will they solve the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The percentage of carbon...
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China's Mass Migration
The largest mass migration in the world is taking place, as Chinese farmers flock from their rural homes to urban areas. But their search for better standards of living does not always turn out as they'd hoped... Human Geography -...
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Overfishing
Find out why the Atlantic bluefin tuna is facing extinction. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Natural resources need to be managed carefully. Overfishing can lead to species...
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Islands
How do factors such as remoteness and population density affect the lives of island communities? People and places -Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Population density is used to count the number of people in an area. Islands...
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The mystery of Easter Island
What caused the wars on Easter Island that led to the demise of this once-thriving civilisation? People and places - Physical geography - Islands Learning Points If an island can provide all its own resources, it is self-sufficient. A...
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Overusing resources
Find out why some resources are in short supply and why we need to conserve as much as possible. People and places -Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Some natural resources on Earth are limited and...
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Settlements
Explore the places in which people live. How can cities keep growing larger and larger? People and places -Human geography - Settlements Learning Points The number of people living in a settlement is called its population. As settlements...
Great Big Story
Swamp apes, veterans and python hunt in the everglades
Discover the Swamp Apes, an initiative where veterans tackle personal challenges by capturing invasive pythons in the Everglades, aiding both mental health and the environment.
Great Big Story
Discover the burrowing owl, a ground-nesting gem
Explore the fascinating world of the burrowing owl, a unique bird adapting to changing habitats.
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The Civil War and Reconstruction: Rebuilding a Divided Nation
This video covers the key events of the Civil War and the challenges of the Reconstruction Era. Learn about the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, the differing approaches to reunifying the Union, and the struggles faced by...
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Discovering Europe and Asia
Explore the diverse cultures and landmarks of Europe, from the European Union to the tiny Vatican City. Learn about Asia's vast population, impressive cities, towering mountains like Mount Everest, and iconic sites like the Great Wall of...
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Understanding the Seventeenth Amendment: Direct Election of Senators
Learn about the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, which transformed the process of selecting senators to represent states in Congress. Explore the historical context, challenges with the previous...
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Revolutionizing Parisian Food Retail: From Félix Potin to Les Halles
Explore how entrepreneurs like Félix Potin transformed the Parisian food industry by introducing innovative retail concepts, direct supply chains, and luxurious yet accessible grocer’s shops. Delve into the bustling life of Les Halles,...
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The Rise of Parisian Bistros: A New Era for Working-Class Dining
As Paris grew into an industrial hub, bistros emerged to serve the city's expanding working-class population, many of whom migrated from regions like Auvergne and Brittany. These establishments offered affordable meals and a sense of...