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Amazing plants
There are lots of different types of plants on Earth. Let's discover the amazing world of plants. Living things - Amazing plants - Plants Learning Points There are lots of different types of plants. A Twig Junior Film - Core science...
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Rainforest shadows
Trees in the rainforest create shadows and animals use the shadows to hide! The world around us - Light and sound - Shadows Learning Points A shadow is an area where light cannot reach. This means that shadows form wherever light is...
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Role of the environment – Clip
Why do the leaves of deciduous trees turn red and fall off every winter? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment Learning Points Deciduous trees shed their leaves every year due to the changing...
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Shadows – Spot the...
Six different objects are shown, three of them are opaque ... can you spot which ones? Physical processes - Light - Shadows Learning Points Opaque objects do not let any light through. A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The...
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The Amazon rainforest
Find out how deforestation in the Amazon rainforest affects the whole planet, and what is being done to stop it disappearing completely. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth Learning Points Deforestation...
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The nutcracker
How can a bird that eats a plant's seeds actually help the plant survive? Life processes - Green plants - Fertilisation and dispersal Learning Points Dispersal means the spread of seeds to new areas. Animals disperse seeds by eating and...
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What is burning?
What are the three factors needed to make something burn? Material processes - Changing materials - Burning Learning Points Burning is a chemical reaction. Burning requires oxygen, a fuel source and heat. An exothermic reaction releases...
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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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Land pollution
Find out how land pollution damages the environment and how we can reduce it. People and places -Human impact on the environment - Polluting the land Learning Points Land pollution is the destruction or contamination of the Earth's...
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The Arctic tundra environment
Find out how Arctic foxes survive in the cold tundra environment. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment Learning Points The environment is the conditions of the area in which an organism lives....
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Giant redwoods
The tallest trees on Earth have an amazing system to circulate water and nutrients. Life processes - Green plants - Parts of a plant Learning Points Leaves absorb sunlight. Root hairs absorb water and nutrients. Trunk transport water and...
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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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Humans on Earth
The number of people living on Earth is increasing daily. How does this affect the planet? People and places -Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth Learning Points It is important to preserve natural resources and protect the...
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What is a biome?
Explore some of the world’s most extreme biomes and find out who lives there. People and places -Physical geography - Climate Learning Points A biome's unique climate means that only particular plants and animals can survive there. A...
Visual Learning Systems
Describing Matter
This program illustrates ways students can make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties. Specific attention is given to properties such as color, texture, hardness, and flexibility. The program...
Maddie Moate
How is Cardboard made? | Maddie Moate
I visited Tri-Wall UK in Monmouth, Wales, to learn how they turn paper into cardboard (and cardboard into this BRILLIANT cardboard playhouse)
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Rainforests for Kids
Learn about the wonderful world of rainforests, how rainforests work, and why they are important.
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Mayan Civilization for Kids
Learn about the Mayan Civilization and their powerful empire that spread across ancient Mesoamerica.
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History of Christmas Trees for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the origin of Christmas trees which started in ancient European times and now is a primary tradition in cultures around the world that celebrate Christmas.
Bedtime History
History of Australia for Kids
Learn about the history of Australia, from the prehistory of the aboriginal peoples to its later discovery by Europeans. Also learn about such things as its environment, wildlife, sports teams, and famous actors who were born in Australia.