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Exploring the Volcanoes and Natural Wonders of Costa Rica

6th - Higher Ed
Costa Rica:"We begin our trip in Central America to immerse ourselves in the heat of Costa Rica through its volcanoes, its beaches, and its people, and we will make an extreme hiking tour that lasts approximately 10 hours, to reach the...
Instructional Video7:07
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Alaska: From Cat Mayors to Majestic Landscapes

6th - Higher Ed
Alaska, USA:"To finish, we will discover the charms and secrets that await you in Alaska. The Denali State Park is one of the largest parks in the world, its organization makes it easier for visitors to admire without getting lost, the...
Instructional Video0:52
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Astronomy

6th - 12th
The branch of science that studies the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Factpack: Endangered Species

6th - 12th
Where in the world are there an estimated 12,000 captive tigers?
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Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a...
Instructional Video2:22
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Maglev Trains

6th - 12th
Why using magnets, not wheels, allows this train to defy gravity and reach record speeds without an engine. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. The Maglev train in China does not have an engine. Instead it uses...
Instructional Video2:48
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A Global Village

6th - 12th
An insight into Marshall McLuhan's theory of "the global village", and the impacts of improving global communications networks, both good and bad. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The term 'Global Village' was coined...
Instructional Video3:17
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Traffic Congestion

6th - 12th
As car ownership increases around the world, so does global traffic congestion. What are the social and economic impacts of congestion, and what action can be taken to lessen the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - 50 million...
Instructional Video3:09
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Quarrying: Impacts

6th - 12th
Quarries are found all over the world, providing employment and boosting local economies. What are the various economic, social and environmental impacts? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Globally, rock such as granite, marble...
Instructional Video3:07
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Rural Deprivation

6th - 12th
Rural deprivation is when rural areas suffer a lack of resources, amenities or jobs. This can have a widespread effect on the economic status of these areas and the development of a country as a whole. Human Geography - Orientation And...
Instructional Video3:05
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The Most Populous Country

6th - 12th
When will India overtake China as the world's most populous country? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.
Instructional Video3:30
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Chinese Development of Maths

6th - 12th
Chinese maths developed independently of the West – but with similar outcomes. Discover the parallels between East and West, and why it appears that Chinese mathematicians often got there first. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film....
Instructional Video3:29
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India: Curbing Population Growth

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video3:26
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Could Climate Change Your Life?

6th - 12th
Wherever you live, climate change could affect you. Discover how the predicted changes could affect peoples around the globe. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Global atmospheric patterns are causing concern, as...
Instructional Video2:44
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The Moon and Spring Tides

6th - 12th
How the Moon affects daily tides and drives extreme spring tides, when the Sun and Moon align. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon creates and controls the tides. Its gravitational pull causes ocean water to bulge...
Instructional Video2:33
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China's Mass Migration

6th - 12th
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 -...
Instructional Video2:30
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The Emperor's Chess Board

6th - 12th
The legend of the inventor who asked to be granted grains of rice for each square of a chess board, exponentially. And why his wish could not be fulfilled... Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
Instructional Video2:30
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Strengthening the Bank of China

6th - 12th
The Bank of China Towers in Hong Kong were once Asia's tallest buildings. To stabilise the structure, the strongest shape was used... the triangle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
Instructional Video0:56
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Longitude and latitude – Odd one out

K - 5th
Four countries are shown, but which is the odd one out?
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Shanghai's mass migration

K - 5th
Visit Shanghai, the city with the largest population in the world, home to over 23 million people.
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People often move...
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Journey of a river

K - 5th
Discover where the Yangtze river, one of the longest rivers in the world, begins its 6000km journey.
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Rivers develop along...
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Great Big Story

The Lion's roar, preserving culture through dance

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.<br/>
Instructional Video1:17
Great Big Story

Exploring the ancient rock carvings of Dazu, China's cultural treasure

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the ancient rock carvings of Dazu in Chongqing, China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing over 60,000 figures from Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.<br/>
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Marco Polo For Kids

K - 5th
Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people and return to write about it.
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History of Unicorns | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about the history of these mythical creatures and how they came to fill the imagination of many cultures across the world!