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Electrical circuits – Did you know?
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?
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?
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
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...
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Electricity – Odd one out
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
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...
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
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
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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What is Electricity? - Power Basics
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...
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Maglev train
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...
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Circuit symbols
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...
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Human power station
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...
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Series circuits
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...
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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 dangers of electricity
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...
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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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Wind-up radio
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...
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Conductors and insulators
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....
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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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Nikola Tesla For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about one of the geniuses of the electrical age, Nikola Tesla.
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Benjamin Franklin For Kids | Bedtime History
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)
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Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy for Kids | Bedtime History
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
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...