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Omega-3: Healthy Fat?
The story of an extreme experiment which reversed scientific opinion on the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In 1979, Prof Sinclair conducted an extreme experiment to prove his...
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The First Brain Surgeon
Today, 90% of brain surgery patients survive, with thanks to the work of Cushing, the world's first brain surgeon. A look at his techniques and how they have influenced modern brain surgery. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr...
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Buffer
A substance that maintains a solution in a narrow range of pH. 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...
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Stem Cells: Versatile Cells with the Potential to Specialize
Unspecialised cells that can divide repeatedly and develop into different types of specialised cell. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Aorta
The biggest artery in the body. 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 concepts and key...
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Reducing the spread of disease – Big reveal
What is it? ... These are white blood cells! Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to...
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What is a scab?
Scabs help your skin to heal when you cut yourself. Living things - My incredible body - My skin Learning Points Scabs help your skin to heal. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained in an easy way for the youngest students.
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Why does your heart beat?
Your heart is a pump that pushes blood all around your body. Living things - My incredible body - My heart Learning Points Your heart is like a pump – it pushes blood around your body every time it beats. A Twig Junior Film - Core...
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The circulatory system – Did you know?
Did you know that veins, arteries and capillaries carry blood all over your body? Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points There are 100,000 km of blood vessels in the human body. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did...
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Blood donation
Explore the substances that make up blood and why it is classed as a mixture. Material processes - Separating mixtures - What is a mixture? Learning Points Mixtures do not react chemically and can usually be separated. Blood is a mixture...
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The Heart - Circulatory System
Explanation of the circulatory system. Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points The heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Arteries and veins carry blood around the body. A Twig...
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Everyday liquids
What are the properties of a liquid? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Liquids Learning Points Liquids do not have a fixed shape. The speed at which a liquid flows is known as viscosity. Liquids have fixed volume. The...
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Why is urine yellow?
Urine is a waste product produced by humans and animals. Why is it yellow? Life processes - Living processes - Excretion Learning Points Urine is produced by the kidneys and is excreted through the bladder. Urine is mostly water, excess...
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Heart transplant
The story of one man's life-saving heart transplant operation. Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points If the heart stops working oxygenated blood won't move around the body. Each heart beat pumps five...
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What is excretion?
All living things need to excrete, but what do we mean by this? Life processes - Living processes - Excretion Learning Points Excretion is the process of removing waste products. Waste products need to be removed from the body, otherwise...
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Plaquetas y Coagulación de la Sangre
Este video explica cómo y por qué se forman los coágulos de sangre. La coagulación evita que perdamos mucha sangre y protege nuestro cuerpo de patógenos. Cuando un vaso sanguíneo se daña, las plaquetas se adhieren al área lesionada,...
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A Blood Flow Christmas Carol: How Blood Flows Through the Heart
If you want to learn how blood flows through the heart, but in a jolly way, check out this rendition of "A Blood Flow Christmas Carol". You'll learn about everything from the vena cavas, the atria and ventricles, plus some added details...
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The Complement System Song: How The Complement System Works
Do you know complex our complement system is? Check out "The Complement System Song" This song goes over the entire process from the complement system being made up of proteins that are mostly produced in the liver to helping antibodies...
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The Cardiac Cycle Song
If you think the Cardiac Cycle is hard, then this song's for you. From the lub to the dub, this will have you jamming your way to a deeper understanding of the cardiac cycle. Enjoy. 00:00 Chorus 00:22 Atrial Systole 00:44 Chorus 00:55...
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The Cardiac Cycle Simplified - What You Need to Know
If you want to understand the cardiac cycle, you need to watch this video. In it, I break down the phases of the cardiac cycle. I talk about Atrial Systole, Ventricular Systole, Diastole, and other concepts you need to understand to have...
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The Environmental and Human Costs of Industrial Cobalt Mining in the DRC
Delve into the complexities of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where industrial and artisanal mining intersect. Learn about the environmental damage, displacement of communities, and health risks associated...
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Living Things: Human Respiratory System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points on the human respiratory system.13553
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Understanding Bats: Dispelling Common Myths and Fears
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...
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Most Bizarre Beverages From Around the World
Weird History Food is showing you some really weird drinks and beverages from around the globe. From rainbow-colored beer to “Viagra” made from frogs, there’s an unusual beverage to delight—or disgust—just about every taste. If you dare,...