Science ABC
Does Water Really Conduct Electricity?
Pure water doesn’t conduct electricity; by itself, it is a poor conductor of electricity. However, water contains charged ions and impurities that make it a very good conductor of electricity. We are always told and taught that water...
Science ABC
Why is a Circle 360 Degrees, Why Not a Simpler Number, like 100?
A circle is 360 degrees But have you ever thought why is a circle not a simpler number, like 10 degrees or 100 degrees? As it turns out 360 is actually a very good number. From a purely mathematical standpoint, a number like 10 or 100...
Science ABC
Why Do We Remember Bad Memories More than Good Memories?
Negative events tend to induce stress, prompting our body to release the stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol. These hormones are believed to influence the basolateral amygdala (BLA), which is responsible for storing fear-conditioned...
Great Big Story
Embracing uniqueness, Harnaam Kaur's journey of self-love
Discover Harnaam Kaur's inspiring story of overcoming bullying and embracing her identity as a woman with a beard.
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Stop Doing It Wrong: Simplify Expressions the Right Way with the Distributive Property!1
Whether you're just starting out, or need a quick refresher, this is the video for you! Mrs. C will go through how use the distributive property to simplify expressions step-by-step.
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Multiplying Rational Numbers
If you're just beginning or need a quick refresher, this video is perfect for understanding how to multiply positive and negative decimal numbers and fractions.
Flipping Physics
Motion Graphs - AP Physics 1: Kinematics Review Supplement
In this video, we focus on motion graph problems as part of the AP Physics 1 exam review. Join me as we dive into understanding position, velocity, and acceleration graphs and their relationships. This video is part of my comprehensive...
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The Power of Optimism
In this heartwarming video, Rolla the Rooster shares his perspective on optimism and how it has helped him navigate challenges on the farm. Through his story of selling green tea with his friend Hassan, Rolla teaches us the importance of...
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Strong acid
A strong acid is one that is fully ionised in solution. 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...
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Static Electricity: Surface Charge Buildup
The accumulation of electric charge, positive or negative, on the surface of an object. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Metallic bond
A metallic bond is the attractive force that exists between positively charged ions and the 'sea' of negative electrons in a metal element. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Electrical charge
A fundamental property of matter that means all particles are either positive, negative, or neutral. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Enthalpy change
The amount of heat energy gained or lost by a chemical system when a process or reaction takes place at constant pressure. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Cathode
A cathode is the terminal from which electrons enter a system. 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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The Oilmen and the Animals
They are seeking the world's most dirty fuel, but the oilmen of Barrow Island are also helping to conserve rare and endangered species. A story of ecologically-responsible oil extraction. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points....
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Thunder and Lightning
Thunderstorms can be an impressive sight, but how are they formed? What is happening deep inside certain clouds to create such huge bolts of energy? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Thunderstorms form in dense tall clouds...
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What is Electricity? - Energy Movement
What is electricity? How is it created, and what makes it useful? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Electricity is a flow of charge. The flow of moving electrons is known as the electric current. Voltage is the amount...
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India and Negative Numbers
Discover when and why negative numbers were developed, and the simple rules that govern their use. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show...
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Atom Structure: Electron Shells
Learn why electron shells are responsible for the properties of elements, and whether they are stable or have violent reactions. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. An element's reactivity is determined by the number of...
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The Sardine Run
Witness the action at positive and negative altitudes as predators from above and below hunt millions of sardines off the coast of Africa. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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Imaginary Numbers
Why did mathematicians invent imaginary numbers, and why have they become so important today? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract concepts in...
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Huntington's: The Dilemma
Huntington's is a genetic disease, which usually occurs in middle age. There is a genetic test for Huntington's but, with no cure available, would you choose to be tested if you were at risk? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A...
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Water Forces
The unique force created by hydrogen bonding gives water some unique properties, which seem to defy the laws of nature. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Hydrogen bonding is a special force of attraction between water...
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Tropisms and Hormones
Discover the hormones that dictate whether a plant grows downwards with gravity, towards water and nutrients, or upwards towards light. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Tropisms allow plants to seek out the best conditions for...