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Factpack: Lungs
Find out out your lungs work, how you breathe and just how hard they work in your lifetime... Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab...
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Big Breathers
Marine mammals like dolphins, seals and whales can hold their breath far longer than humans. How do they do this? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Underwater mammals, such as humpback whales, can hold their breaths for up to...
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Little Breathers
Find out how humans can overcome biological responses to hold their breath underwater for several minutes. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. When we hold our breaths, our lungs signal the brain to start breathing again. The human...
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Smoking: The Damage
Find out more about the range of toxins in cigarettes and the serious damage they can cause to smoker's lungs. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Cigarette smoke damages the lungs. The chemicals in cigarettes irritate the lung...
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What is a Reptile?
Discover the five distinct features that unite all reptiles and the characteristics that they share with mammals, birds and fish. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get...
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The Dark Side of Oxygen
We depend on oxygen for life. But in fact, oxygen is corrosive: ageing us, damaging cell DNA, and 'rusting' us from the inside. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Oxygen is vital in powering every cell and process in the human body....
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The respiratory system – Clip
Find out why the sperm whale can dive deeper than any other mammal in order to hunt. Life processes - Body systems - The respiratory system Learning Points Sperm whales can hold their breath for up to two hours. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
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The respiratory system – True or false
True or false... humans can hold their breath for a maximum of two minutes? Life processes - Body systems - The respiratory system Learning Points Humans can hold their breath for longer than two minutes. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or...
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The world's highest hospital
Venture to the world’s highest hospital, at Mount Everest's Base Camp. People and places - Physical geography - Mountains Learning Points There is less oxygen available to breathe at the top of a mountain. The Earth's crust is divided up...
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What is a Mammal? - Mammal Traits
Find out why we classify whales as mammals, not fish. Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates Learning Points Mammals are one of the five types of vertebrates. Mammals give birth to live offspring, suckle their young...
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How does a fish breathe?
Find out how fish breathe underwater. Life processes - Body systems - The respiratory system Learning Points Every animal needs oxygen to survive. Fish have gills that absorb oxygen from water. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Get Rid of Filler Words
Here's how to get rid of filler words such as "um," "uh," "you know," etc. Filler words can be distracting to your audience and can lead to people not absorbing what you're saying. Once we identify that we use filler words and determine...
Rachel's English
The MOST EFFECTIVE Vocal Warm up for Speaking English
You don’t want any soreness or pain when speaking English. Pull together your favorite exercises to get you relaxed and warmed up.
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The Art of Holding Breath: Secrets of Free Divers
Dive deep into the world of free divers like Stéphane Mifsud, who can hold his breath for over 11 minutes underwater. This segment explores the physiological and mental training that enables such incredible feats, including enhanced lung...
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Tuning In: The Journey to Singing Well
Explore the fascinating world of singing through the eyes of Mac Lessgy as he navigates the challenges of singing in tune and enhancing vocal quality. Discover the science behind why our voices differ and learn from voice specialists and...
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Mysteries of the Palate: Unveiling the Science Behind Food Quirks
Delve into the curious world of food-related phenomena as science explains why certain foods can affect us in unexpected ways. From the pungent aftermath of eating asparagus to the persistent odor of garlic and the unpleasant taste of...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Modern CPUs
The modern processor is loaded with features that you need to know in order to excel as a PC technician. Let's examine some of the modern CPU's abilities and get hands-on with a tool that has become a necessity when dealing with central...
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ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work and Life with ChatGPT - Mental Health (Self-Care, Stress Management, Personal Therapy)
This video will teach us to care for our minds and emotions and discover self-care practices to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. We will explore the benefits of personal therapy and how to find a therapist to...
Great Big Story
Life as a dead man, Ali Merhi's acting journey
Dive into the unique acting career of Ali Merhi, who specializes in playing deceased characters, revealing the challenges and quirks of his role.
Great Big Story
Rachelle Simpson, the thrill of world championship cliff diving
Join Rachelle Simpson as she describes the exhilarating experience of competing in high-stakes cliff diving.
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Just Say No
Dr. Forrester explains the benefits of drugs and negative effects that some bad drugs create.
Science ABC
How Do Astronauts Get Drinking Water In Space?
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) can't just order a case of bottled water! Bringing water from Earth is super expensive, so they RECYCLE almost everything. Astronauts in space recycle water from various sources,...
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Dolphins Facts
Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and can be found worldwide, usually in shallow seas. They are carnivores, mostly eating fish, squid and crustaceans. Bottlenose Dolphins are grey in colour, and have a distinctive dorsal fin...
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Diving deep into underwater hockey with Tyera Eulberg
Meet Tyera Eulberg, captain of the US Women's Underwater Hockey team, as she shares her passion.