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Echolocation
A technique used by some animals to locate the position of objects around them, by producing sounds and listening to their echoes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Continental crust
The uppermost layer of the Earth that forms the continents and coastal sea floor, sitting on top of a layer of denser rock called the mantle. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Perspective: Parallax
Discover how parallax can be used to measure distances, and how early astronomers used it to find the distance of stars from Earth. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math...
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Aerodynamics in Cycling
The cutting edge bike and clothing designs that make cyclists more aerodynamic and can make the difference between winning and losing. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A professional cyclist's main aim is to reduce air resistance. New...
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The Chase
Will the lion catch the zebra? Find the time it has to escape by solving the animals' equations simultaneously. Maths - Algebra A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes –...
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What is GPS? - Satellite Navigation
GPS satellites pin-point locations on Earth. How has this technology enhanced our lives, from military systems to social applications? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. GPS stands for Global Positioning System. GPS uses 24 satellites...
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Earth: Our Unique Planet
Where does Earth fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Earth is the third planet from the Sun. 71% of Earth is covered in liquid water, which is vital for life. Earth...
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Day and Night - Earth’s Rotation
What is the difference between day and night? How is this governed by the Earth's movement? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Sun generates light. The Earth spins on its axis. A full rotation of Earth takes 24 hours. The...
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Why Do I Get Travel Sick?
Your body can get confused by different incoming signals. A look at how the ears, eyes, organs and muscles combine to detect motion, and what happens when they're out of sync. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Our brain relies on...
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How We Balance: Part 2
Learn how the brain, eyes, skin and muscles help us achieve the incredible challenge of balancing. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Your brain maintains balance by combining information from you eyes, ears, skin and muscles. Your...
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Saturn
Where does Saturn fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun. Saturn has such a low density that it would float on water. There are...
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Mars
Where does Mars fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun. Olympus Mons on Mars is the tallest mountain in the Solar System. Rovers have...
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Neptune
Where does Neptune fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Neptune is the 8th planet from the Sun. It takes Neptune 165 Earth years to orbit the Sun. Neptune has the...
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Kidneys
Learn about how the kidneys function, regulate the salt levels in our bodies, filter our blood, and ultimately keep us alive. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. The kidneys are located just below the ribs - one on each side of the...
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Fossil Evidence
Studying fossil evidence reveals how organisms have changed over time. What are fossils and how are they formed? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Fossil hunters are called paleontologists. Paleontologists study...
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Cartesian Coordinates
What do mathematicians imagine a space with four dimensions would look like? Discover the coordinates that are used to describe space, and how these extend to the 4th dimension. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...
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What Are Eclipses?
Solar and lunar eclipses are spectacular phenomena which captivate people around the world, but what causes them? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon....
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Vectors: Air Traffic Control
How air traffic controllers use position vectors to ensure that aeroplanes can fly safely in crowded skies. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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Measuring Music
We use a sounding board called a sonometer to investigate how the pitch of sound changes when the length of wire being plucked changes. We change the position of a moveable bridge to change the length of the wire and discover that...
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Heat Absorption
We use two cans, one painted black and the other painted white, to investigate heat absorption. The containers are placed in front of a heat source and the temperature change is recorded. This shows that the black container absorbs heat...
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The Longitude Problem
In an age before satellite navigation and GPS, one man found an ingenious solution to the problem of determining a ship's location at sea. Discover the relationship between place and time. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...
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Transformations: Skateboarding
Watch how a skateboard shape is transformed when tricks are performed, by sliding, rotation and reflection. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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Product
A substance produced as the result of a chemical reaction. 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...
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Altitude
Height above sea level or other reference point on the Earth's surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...