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Electrical circuits – Did you know?

K - 5th
Did you know that the force or push of an electric current is measured in volts? Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electrical circuits Learning Points The current of a circuit is measured in volts. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did...
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Magnetism – Did you know?

K - 5th
Did you know that when a coil of metal moves within a magnetic field it produces electricity? Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Magnetism Learning Points A coil of metal moving within a magnetic field produces electricity....
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Electricity – What's that noise?

K - 5th
What's that noise? ... It's a vacuum cleaner! Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Electricity A Twig Tidbit Film - What’s that noise? The children have to identify an object from its sound alone.
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Plant growth – Odd one out

K - 5th
Four processes are shown, but which is the odd one out and is not necessary for germination? Life processes - Green plants - Plant growth A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one...
Instructional Video0:55
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Electricity – Odd one out

K - 5th
Four electrical devices are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electricity A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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Eiffel Tower

K - 5th
Discover that the lights of the Eiffel Tower form part of an electrical circuit. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Electrical circuits Learning Points Circuits usually contain a power source, wire, components and a switch....
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What is energy? – Spot the...

K - 5th
Six clips are shown on screen ... can you spot the examples of energy transfer? Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - What is energy? Learning Points Light, heat, electricity and sound are types of energy. A Twig Tidbit Film...
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Conductors and dangers of electricity – Odd one out

K - 5th
Four different materials are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Conductors and dangers of electricity A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images...
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Wind Turbines - Wind Energy

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video3:18
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What is Electricity? - Power Basics

K - 5th
Explore in simple terms what electricity is, how it is created and how it travels to our homes. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electricity Learning Points Electricity is a form of energy. Electricity is the flow of...
Instructional Video3:15
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Maglev train

K - 5th
Find out how electromagnets power the world's fastest train. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Using magnetism Learning Points Electromagnets are only magnetic when electricity flows through them. The magnetism of...
Instructional Video3:13
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Circuit symbols

K - 5th
Learn how to identify universal circuit symbols. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electrical circuits Learning Points Electrical circuits are drawn using universal circuit symbols. When drawing a circuit it is important...
Instructional Video3:10
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Human power station

K - 5th
A team of cyclists attempts to provide all the power needed for a house for one day. Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - What is energy? Learning Points Kinetic energy is the energy of movement. Energy can be transformed...
Instructional Video3:06
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Series circuits

K - 5th
Find out how to construct a series circuit. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Series and parallel circuits Learning Points Series circuits connect components along a single path. Greater amounts of components in a circuit...
Instructional Video3:01
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Energy sources

K - 5th
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 dangers of electricity

K - 5th
Find out what happens to a farmer who becomes part of an electrical circuit. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Conductors and dangers of electricity Learning Points People can conduct electricity. Conductors are materials...
Instructional Video2:58
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Solar Power - Renewable Energy

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video2:53
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Wind-up radio

K - 5th
Discover what powers a wind-up radio. Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - Storing energy Learning Points Batteries produce chemical energy. Wind-up radios store potential energy. Kinetic energy can be transformed into...
Instructional Video2:52
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Conductors and insulators

K - 5th
Find out what the difference is between a conductor and an insulator. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Conductors and dangers of electricity Learning Points Conductors are materials that allow the flow of electricity....
Instructional Video3:27
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Non-renewable vs renewable

K - 5th
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....
Instructional Video6:54
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Nikola Tesla For Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about one of the geniuses of the electrical age, Nikola Tesla.
Instructional Video9:01
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Benjamin Franklin For Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about one of the most well known Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, who was also a writer, inventor and philanthropist. Check out this book we LOVE! ▶ (https://amzn.to/3gLG0CM)
Instructional Video9:59
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Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 12th
Learn about the different innovations in alternative energy and renewable energy such as solar power, wind power, geothermal power, and hydroelectric power, and how they are changing the world today.
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Myths in Science and History: Newton, Franklin, and Enslavement

K - 5th
Discover the truths behind famous myths like Isaac Newton’s apple story and Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment. Learn how these stories were exaggerated over time and find out how enslavement existed in all American colonies, not just...