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Leap year
Why do we have a leap year once every four years? Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Sun, Earth and Moon Learning Points A leap year occurs every four years. There are 366 days in a leap year. The extra day of a leap year is...
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Gravity in our universe
Discover that gravity is the force that keeps our solar system together. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The Sun has the greatest gravitational pull in the Solar System. Gravity keeps everything in the...
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Total solar eclipse
Find out what causes a total solar eclipse. Physical processes -Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's orbit passes between the Earth and the Sun. During a solar eclipse the Moon...
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The seasons
Find out how the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Seasons Learning Points The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons. The Earth can be divided into the northern and southern...
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Isaac Newton
Find out how Sir Isaac Newton devised his laws of motion and explained how the universe works. Physical processes - Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points Sir Isaac Newton devised laws that explain how the Universe works....
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Gas Giants - Outer Planets
Take a journey around our solar system and meet the gas giants. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets furthest from...
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International Space Station for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the International Space Station, from its gradual creation to its current habitat for research and space discovery.
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Isaac Newton's Early Scientific Successes
This video dives into Sir Isaac Newton's early successes as a scientist, including his breakthrough in understanding light and color, which led to the invention of the reflecting telescope. It also covers his time at the Royal Society...
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Katherine Johnson's Impact on the U.S. Space Program
This video highlights Katherine Johnson's vital contributions to NASA, from calculating trajectories for the first manned space missions to helping bring Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Her mathematical expertise was instrumental in the...
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Isaac Newton's Principia: Laws of Motion and the Discovery of Gravity
This video explores Isaac Newton's Principia, one of the most significant works in scientific history. Learn how Newton's theories on gravity and his three laws of motion revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Discover how...
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Solving an Equation of Second Degree in One Unknown Graphically and Algebraically: Solving Quadratic Equations Graphically
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Define the parabola and its equation and its solution graphically. Discuss the mathematical shapes in the real life.
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Explore The 12 New Moons That Are Orbiting Jupiter! | Space Song For Kids
Let's learn about the 12 new moons that were discovered orbiting jupiter!
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Exploring the Outer Solar System: Uranus and Neptune
Venture to the outer reaches of our solar system to discover Uranus and Neptune, the seventh and eighth planets from the Sun. Uncover the unique features of Uranus, including its sideways spin and bluish-green appearance, and dive into...
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The Gas Giants: Jupiter and Saturn
Dive into the wonders of Jupiter and Saturn, the gas giants of our solar system. Learn about Jupiter's massive storms and its status as the largest planet, and discover Saturn's iconic rings and its numerous moons. Understand why these...
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The Earth and Mars: A Tale of Two Planets
Explore the unique characteristics of Earth, our home planet, and Mars, the intriguing Red Planet. Learn about Earth's perfect conditions for life and Mars's cold, desert-like environment, along with the scientific interest in possibly...
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Exploring the Inner Planets: Mercury and Venus
Dive into the fascinating characteristics of Mercury and Venus, the closest planets to the Sun in our solar system. Discover Mercury's extreme temperatures and rapid orbit, and learn why Venus, with its scorching heat and beautiful glow,...
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The Sun: Heart of Our Solar System
Explore the captivating details about the sun, the central star of our solar system. Learn about its immense size, its role in holding the solar system together, and the crucial light and heat it provides to sustain life on Earth. Earth...
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New Horizons: Exploring Pluto and Beyond
The New Horizons probe, launched in 2006, is on a mission to explore Pluto and its moons. Equipped with advanced cameras and instruments, it will capture images and analyze the atmosphere of Pluto, as well as study its moons. The probe's...
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Big Ideas - Episode 15 - Space Shuttle
The Big Idea of a reusable craft for space travel became a reality in the 1980 s. After two decades of successful missions, the first space shuttle commissioned for reuse was launched in 1981, to great fanfare. Since then, NASA engineers...
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Earth's Unique Characteristics
This video explores the significance of Earth's unique characteristics and how they contribute to sustaining life. From the essential role of the sun's energy and oxygen for animal life to the protective magnetic field and stabilizing...
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Exploring Mars: Discovering Water on the Red Planet
This video provides an overview of Mars, highlighting its distance from the Sun, extreme temperatures, thin atmosphere, and iron-rich surface. It discusses the increased knowledge gained through probes like the Mars Reconnaissance...
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Automated Rendezvous Technologies: the DART Mission
In the pioneering years of space flight the ability of two orbiting spacecraft to rendezvous was fundamental to the completion of complex exercises like missions to the moon and the resupply of orbiting space stations. With the phase out...
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Project Gemini: Advancements in Space Exploration
This video provides a brief overview of the Gemini space program, which aimed to develop the necessary techniques and skills for future moon missions. It highlights the key advancements made during the Gemini flights, such as longer...
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Galileo: Europe's Non-Military Satellite Navigation System
Galileo is a new satellite navigation system developed by the European Union as a non-military alternative to GPS. Galileo aims to provide highly accurate positioning and navigation services to the public. It offers greater reliability...