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Energy resources
Usable sources or stores of energy. 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 and key...
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Marine Renewables
Wave and tidal power are a developing form of renewable energy. How do they work and what makes them desirable alternatives to other forms of renewable energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Atlantic Ocean and...
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Wind Power
Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source. But problems associated with this form of energy mean wind power currently only generates a tiny percentage of our electricity. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Wind...
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Hydropower
How dams, tidal power and wave power work to generate electricity. What are the pros and cons? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Hydropower uses the power of moving water as a source of energy. Dams, tidal power and...
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Palm Oil: Biofuel of the Future?
Explore whether the production of palm-oil biodiesel is sustainable. Do the positive impacts for farmers and consumers outweigh the negative impacts on the rainforest environment? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Palm...
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Solar Power - Harnessing Sun’s Energy
The Sun has the potential to meet all our energy needs, if only we could harness it efficiently. Why is it so difficult to efficiently convert and store this energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Sun provides...
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Nuclear Power
How is this powerful and controversial energy source produced? Do the advantages outweigh the dangers of nuclear power? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Nuclear power is created using uranium, and small amounts can...
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Nuclear Waste
Nuclear fission is the process used in nuclear power plants, which creates radioactive nuclear waste that is hazardous to humans. Discover how this nuclear waste is disposed of and stored. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning...
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The Wind Power Debate
Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....
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The Sun as our main source of energy – Big reveal
What is it? ... These are solar panels! Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have...
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Energy sources – Pixelate
What is it? ... It's a wind turbine! People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.
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Renewable and non-renewable energy sources – Pixelate
What is it? ... It's a wave farm! People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.
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Renewable and non-renewable energy sources – Did you know?
Did you know that waste vegetable oil can be used to fuel cars? People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Waste vegetable oil can be used to fuel cars. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you...
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The future of energy – Spot the...
Six images are shown on screen ... can you spot the examples of ways to save energy? People and places - Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points Small steps can help save energy every day. A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the...
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The energy debate – Spot the...
Six objects are shown on screen ... can you spot which are sources of energy? People and places - Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Coal, wind, geysers, Sun, waves and sugar cane are all energy sources. A Twig Tidbit...
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Energy sources – Clip
Find out how sugar cane can be used as fuel for cars. People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Biofuels are a renewable energy source. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond...
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Renewable and non-renewable energy sources – Odd one out
Four energy sources are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out and is not a renewable energy source? People and places -Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power, hydropower and wind...
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Wind Turbines - Wind Energy
Find out how wind turbines transform kinetic energy into electricity. People and places - Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Wind power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the...
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Energy sources
Discover the new technologies being developed to provide energy across the globe. People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Most energy comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels will eventually run out....
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The energy debate
Which is better ... renewable or non-renewable energy? People and places -Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Non-renewable energy will run out; renewable energy will not. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful emissions....
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Solar Power - Renewable Energy
Learn about the up and coming form of energy – solar power! People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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The future of energy
Explore the ways in which scientists are developing new sources of energy. People and places -Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points Science helps with developing cleaner and more efficient energy sources. A Twig...
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Non-renewable vs renewable
Investigate the pros and cons of non-renewable and renewable energy sources. People and places -Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Non-renewable energy sources are those that will run out....
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An Island's Journey to Energy Independence
The small Scottish island of Eigg is on a mission to achieve 100% renewable energy production. The islanders took control of their land from an absentee private owner, allowing them to implement an innovative renewable energy system that...