The awesome and devastating power of tornadoes is unlike any other that Mother Nature dishes out. The largest among them, known as EF5s, produce winds in excess of 200 mph and can span two miles across. We discuss the surprising fact...

In this video, Helen the hippo shares a story about the importance of honesty. When she accidentally eats fruits from a basket that belonged to her new friend Lisa, Helen must decide whether to tell the truth or not. Through her honesty,...

Discover the differences in evolutionary adaptation between dolphins and humans, which allow these marine mammals to move through water far more easily and efficiently than us. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Dolphins can swim faster...

What do you need to do to get into space? An explanation of orbits, forces and the 'slingshot effect'. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In order to land on the Moon, Apollo 11 had to be launched at just the right speed. If a...

Find out why our metric system is based on the number ten. Is it the best number to count on? Or could the reason be more biological than mathematical? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...

Before Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth, one man made an extraordinary trip beyond Earth's atmosphere. Can he claim to be the first man in space? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Project Excelsior III was the American Air Force’s mission...

How Maharaja Jai Singh used scale to build and enhance the accuracy of his giant astronomical sundials. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show...

The time on your watch is more complicated than you might think. Find out how and why time changes as you move around the planet, and how these changes affect you. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Time...

Hurricanes are renowned for their destructive power and the devastation they leave behind. But how do they form and where? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricanes are tropical storms with constant wind speeds. Hurricanes...

We look at the effects of osmosis on the volume of potato and the appearance of red onion cells. Two cylinders of potato are measured and weighed before one is placed in salt water and the other in fresh water. We can see how osmosis...

We use the enzyme pepsin and hydrochloric acid to simulate the conditions within the stomach in two boiling tubes. Cooked egg whites are ground and added to two boiling tubes of hydrochloric acid, but one is mixed with a crushed antacid...

Discover how speed, velocity and acceleration are interlinked but very different measurements of motion. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. The velocity and acceleration of any moving object can be calculated. Speed is the distance...

The challenges overcome by scientists to put man on the Moon, and the story of the extraordinary moments before "one giant leap". Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In 1962, President John F Kennedy announced the US's...

The people of Pompeii ignored the warning signals from nearby Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano finally erupted, it devastated the entire city, encasing Pompeii in ash for nearly 1500 years. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. On 24...

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Check out the various forms of weather, what causes it, and how it affects our lives.
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What time is it in Nairobi? See how standard time zones allow us to find out!
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Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.

Learn about Beatrice Shilling, the British engineer who discovered an improved design for the Spitfire engineer and raced motorcycles.

Discover the secrets to achieving German fluency with Herr Antrim's latest video, where he explains the pivotal role of consistency in language learning. Uncover effective strategies for learning German, from the...

King Charles III's coronation on May 6, 2023, balanced royal tradition with contemporary touches. From a gospel choir performance to sustainable choices in his attire and ceremony, the King brought a modern sensibility to the historic...

Dive into the exhilarating world of Olympic ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson as she describes the surreal sensation of flying down slopes at 55 mph and the silence of flight.

This section, we explain the concept of relative motion, emphasizing that the motion of an object depends on the observer's frame of reference. In AP Physics 1, relative motion is limited to one dimension. A common example involves two...

Hippos are intensely territorial and dominant animals. Male hippos will, as early as seven years old, start to learn and display aggressive shows of behavior. They are well known for opening their mouths wide and showing off their...