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How to Make a Snow Globe
Howcast - Building a snow globe is a fun indoor project for a cold winter day.
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Queen's funeral a 'massive security task,' says analyst
Security preparations for the Queen's funeral on Monday are on a scale not seen, even in London, because of the vast crowds and the concentration of world leaders in the same space, says former military intelligence officer Philip Ingram.
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ESA’s Biomass ‘Umbrella’ Unfurls In View From Space
ESA's Biomass spacecraft recently unfurled its antenna reflector. Watch footage from space and animation of the deployment. Credit: Space.com | footage & animation: ESA/ATG medialab | edited by Steve Spaleta
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Using maps to locate the countries of Europe
Pupil outcome: I can use atlas maps and a globe to locate the continent and countries of Europe. Key learning points: - Europe extends from the Atlantic Ocean (west) to Asia (east), to Arctic Circle (north) to the Mediterranean Sea...
Bedtime History
Silicon Valley for Kids
Learn about Silicon Valley, the place where many of our favorite tech gadgets and apps were invented! We’ll talk about how it all started, the awesome companies that grew there, and the big ideas that make it so cool. You’ll also hear...
Makematic
Place and Location
In geography, it's important to tell the difference between a place and a location. In this video, learn how.
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Maps and Globes
Discover the differences between maps and globes, and how each helps us understand Earth's size, shape, and features.
Makematic
Spatial Understanding and Perspective
Spatial understanding is our ability to know we you are in relation to other places. Someone’s own spatial understanding is called their perspective. These skills help us navigate the world around us.
Makematic
Compass Rose
The compass rose is a key symbol on maps, globes and travel apps. It tells us which direction is North, South, East and West to help us find our way around the world.
Makematic
English Explorers
Explorers like John Cabot, Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake played pivotal roles in England's exploration of North America, laying the foundations for settlements that would ultimately dispossess countless Indigenous Peoples.
The Business Professor
GLOBE Project
What is the GLOBE Project? The GLOBE Project (Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness Project) is a study of global leadership and organizational behavior effectiveness that spans over 60 countries and cultures.
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The History and Evolution of Sailboats: From Ancient Wayfinding to Modern Innovations
This video explores the history of sailboats, from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the early forms of sailing and the techniques used for navigation without modern tools. The video also discusses key innovations that have...
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Magellan's Journey: The First Circumnavigation of the Globe
This video discusses the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his expedition to find a Western spice route. While Magellan is often credited with being the first person to circumnavigate the globe, he actually only made it halfway...
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I WONDER - What Was The Globe Theatre?
This video is answering the question of what was the Globe Theatre.
Debunked
What's The Fastest Direction To Fly Around The World
How does the Earth's rotation affect the speed of an aircraft and duration of a flight? Why is it longer to fly east to west? How does the Coriolis Effect and Jet Stream affect this? Join us as we explore and explain this phenomenon!
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Understanding Climate Change: The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program
This video discusses the importance of studying climate change and the efforts of the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (ARM) to improve our understanding of the Earth's climate. Through the establishment of monitoring facilities...
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Landmarks - Cornish Tin Mine
CORNISH TIN MINE KING EDWARD MINE IN CAMBORNE, IN CENTRAL CORNWALL, IS TYPICAL OF MANY OF THE MINE SITES. IT HAS SURVIVED ALMOST INTACT AND IS NOW THE OLDEST COMPLETE MINE IN CORNWALL. CORNWALL WAS THE GLOBAL HEART OF THE MINING...
Weird History
Major Disasters That Changed History
Some natural disasters have come dangerously close to ending the world as humanity has known it but, somehow, people continue on, working to rebuild the damaged world left behind. Strangely enough, natural disasters can end up...
Science ABC
Is A Straight Line Always The Shortest Distance Between Two Points?
No, a straight line isn't always the shortest distance between two points. The shortest distance depends on the geometry of the object or surface in question. While a straight line is the shortest distance between two points on a flat...
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Hyperbolic Geometry
What is Euclidean geometry, and how have descriptions of space moved on since Euclid's time? New types of geometry describe a strangely familiar curved space. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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Weather
The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors such as temperature and pressure, wind speed, and precipitation. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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What is a map? – Jigsaw
What is it? ... It's a globe! People and places - Mapping - What is a map? A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The children have to identify it.
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The equator
Find out why countries on the equator enjoy sunshine for most of the year. People and places - Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points The equator divides the planet into two halves: the northern hemisphere and the southern...
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Understanding Earth's Water: Exploring Its Sources and Importance
Delve into the vast realms of Earth's water, from the expansive oceans to the hidden underground reservoirs. Learn about the distribution of water across the planet and its significance for sustaining life. Explore the different forms of...