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Comet
A small icy body in the Solar System, with a solid nucleus of rock, dust, ice, and frozen gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ammonia. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
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Galaxy
A collection of billions of stars, along with gas and dust, held together by its own gravity. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Saturn's rings
A series of rings surrounding the planet Saturn. 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...
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Cosmic dust
Or interstellar dust, is dust in outer space, often so fine that its particles are more like smoke. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Factpack: Reflex Arcs
Discover the natural reflexes that make you salivate over food and your pupils dilate in bright light. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
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The Birth of Our Solar System
The explosive reactions and forces, from gravity to nuclear fsion, which formed our Solar System. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Our Solar System is the region of space which falls within the gravitational influence of our...
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What Are Comets?
How comets change as they journey around the Sun, what are they made of and where are they found? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Comets formed from dust and ice particles when the Solar System was very young. There are at least a...
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Mass Extinction: Dinosaurs
It's been 65 million years since the dinosaurs became extinct. But what wiped them out? Hear arguments from the Gradualists and Catastrophists. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. 65 million years ago the dinosaurs...
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What Are Stars?
What are stars made of? How are they born, how do they live, and how do they die? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Our nearest star is the Sun. A star is formed from a cloud of dust and gas, which shrinks under gravity and...
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Scablands: Carved By Water
Over 15,000 years ago, a glacial dam broke, releasing 2,000 cubic kilometres of water across Washington State. Discover how it created the landscape we see today. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Washington State's chaneled...
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Quarrying: Impacts
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...
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Types of Weather: Rain
Rain is essential to our planet. Without it, all life on Earth would struggle to survive. How do rain clouds form and what determines whether it rains or not? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Rainfall comes from the clouds...
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Pyroclastic flows
Fast-moving ground-level flows of hot gases and rock fragments, dust and ash from a volcanic eruption. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Rocky Planets - Inner Planets
Let's take a closer look at the four rocky planets. They're called rocky planets because they're made of rock! Our universe - Space adventure - Rocky planets Learning Points There are four rocky planets in our solar system: Mercury,...
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What killed the dinosaurs?
Did an asteroid or several million years worth of volcanic dust wipe out the dinosaurs? People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Environmental changes Learning Points Climate change can lead to mass extinction. A Twig...
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The lotus effect
How did a plant on Earth inspire high-tech space suits? Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials Learning Points Synthetic materials are man-made. Humans sometimes create synthetic versions of natural...
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The Universe and the Solar System: Components of the Solar System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the solar system components.
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What is a star? For Kids
Climb into a rocket and take a journey across the universe to the place where stars are born. Then learn about the life of stars, supernovas and how our own star, The Sun, gives life to all living things.
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Mars Rovers
Learn about the successful mission of two robotic rovers that were sent to explore Mars in 2004. Originally planned for a 90-day mission, they have exceeded expectations and continue to send back valuable information and images of the...
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The Evolution of Vacuum Cleaners: From Hygiene to High Tech
Explore the fascinating journey of vacuum cleaners from horse-drawn contraptions to high-tech household essentials. Discover how technological advancements have made vacuum cleaners 40 times more effective than brooms, transforming them...
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Young Explorers Uncover: Why is the Sky Blue and What Makes Up Clouds?
Follow a group of curious young scientists as they journey through Paris to solve mysteries of the natural world. This video captures their adventure from the Palais de la découverte to the Cité des Sciences, where they learn firsthand...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Environmental Controls
Controlling environmental factors enables you to create a safe computing space. This video looks at options for disposing of waste such as old printer cartridges and controlling temperature and humidity. The author describes proper...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Cooling Your System
Previously we discussed the types of heat sinks, fans, and liquid cooling that are used to lower component and system temperatures. Now we will look at keeping your system cool through even the most difficult of tasks. This clip is from...
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Crayon Leaf Rubbing
Simulate dust contamination in a clean room using crayon leaf rubbings and some sand in this fun science project.