MinuteEarth
Is There A Better Way To Power Airplanes?
It’s hard to replace jet fuel because the alternatives aren’t energetic enough, are too dangerous, or aren’t yet being made at scale.
SciShow
Terminal Velocity
The terminal velocity of an object is the speed at which the force of drag equals the force of gravity on that object.
SciShow
Why Can't You Bring Mercury Thermometers on Planes?
Mercury thermometers are handy and useful, but they could be extremely dangerous to bring on planes.
SciShow
Why Do Planes Fly So High?
We've all been flying high ever since the development of the jet engine in the mid-1950s. But why were jets were designed to fly at those high altitudes in the first place?
SciShow Kids
Playtime with Parachutes
From skydiving to recess, parachutes are used for fun and safety. So how do parachutes work to slow down people in the sky, or make a fun bubble to play in? Join Squeaks and Jessi as they show you how forces allow parachutes to do their...
Curated Video
Travel Tips and Fun Games for a Family Road Trip
In this video, the speaker discusses different modes of transportation and how to behave while traveling. They cover airplanes, trains, and road trips, providing tips and guidelines for a safe and enjoyable journey. The video also...
Curated Video
7 Ways a Project Manager is like a Pilot: A Take on Your Project Management Roles
It recently occurred to me that an airplane is rather like a Project, and its captain is like a Project Manager. Let me explain why the role of a Project Manager is rather like that of a pilot... 1. Destination The captain pilots a lane...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Reducing friction – Odd one out
Four modes of transport are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Force and motion - Reducing friction A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Bedtime History
Amelia Earhart For Kids
Learn about one of the most famous pilots of all time, the Queen of the Air, Amelia Earhart.
Bedtime History
History of Neil Armstrong for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the first astronaut on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
Bedtime History
The Wright Bros for Kids
Learn more about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented flight along with those who inspired them like Otto Lilienthal, the German inventor.
Wonderscape
Verbs: Bringing Actions to Life in Sentences
Uncover the role of verbs, the action words in sentences, as this video explains how they complement nouns to form complete thoughts. Examples like "Haley eats the cupcake" and "Marcus runs" illustrate how verbs represent actions or...
Wonderscape
Flight Dynamics: Understanding Air Pressure and Lift
Delve into the principles of flight dynamics, focusing on the relationship between air pressure and lift. Discover how Bernoulli's principle influences the design of airplane wings, creating the necessary conditions for lift to occur....
Prime Coaching Sport
Fun exercises for Kids: This or that Workout
Today we’re learning about amazing flying inventions, and doing some fitness exercises - I've put together 5 rounds of 'this or that' choices for you to do - Choose your favourite, then do the fitness activity for 30 seconds. Great for...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 18 - Chuck Yeager
On October 14, Charlies Ellwood Chuck Yeager became, at 24, the first pilot to travel faster than sound In the years following World War 2, breaking the sound barrier was a secret goal of many in the air force. The X1 rocket powered...
Curated Video
Winged Guardians and Scent Savants: Animal Heroes in Modern Safety Measures
Explore the remarkable roles of falcons at a military airbase and giant rats in Africa in enhancing safety. Falcons effectively prevent bird strikes during aircraft takeoffs, while giant rats detect landmines with astonishing accuracy....
Curated Video
Ultimate Tableau Desktop Course - Beginner to Advanced Bundle - Geospatial Charts Part 1
After learning about spatial functions, we will try to apply the geospatial functions learned from the previous lesson. We will use the San Francisco Flight Excel file.
Curated Video
Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide - Step 20 - Java Interface Flyable and Abstract Class Animal - an Exercise
In this video, you will learn about Java interface flyable and abstract class animal with an exercise.
Curated Video
Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide - Step 01 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming – Basics
In this video, you will learn about object-oriented programming—basics.
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Troubleshooting Theory
The CompTIA A+ defines a very specific workflow process to troubleshoot any problem on a system. These steps will help you mentally break down the steps to diagnose and repair a computer problem. This clip is from the chapter "Book...
Curated Video
Bird’s Eye View
Dr. Forrester talks about aerial photography and how it gives us a clear picture of the earth.
Curated Video
Why Can't You See Stars from an Airplane at Night?
While flying over a metropolitan or densely populated area at night, it’s likely that you won’t see stars from the airplane window. This is because the excessive artificial lighting (i.e., light pollution) of the city can light up the...