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The Grand Canyon: A Geological Wonder and Cultural Heritage
This video provides fascinating insights into the Grand Canyon, exploring its geological history, size, and unique features. It highlights the Canyon's significance to both humans and animals, while also debunking the myth of dinosaur...
PBS
The Origins of the Loch Ness Monster
Loch Ness, the largest lake along Scotland's Great Glen, is famously known for its legendary resident, the Loch Ness Monster, or "Nessie." Described as having a small head, long neck, and flippers, the creature's legend dates back to a...
Science ABC
Do bones decompose? How long does it take for bones to decompose?
Ever wonder why bones can survive hundreds of years without decomposing? This is due to the unique composition of bone. Bone is primarily composed of a very stable protein called collagen and the mineral calcium. The association between...
Curated Video
Limestone
A sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate; relatively soft, and light brown in colour. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Continental Drift
The theory that the continents are not fixed in place but move around the planet. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Pangaea
The supercontinent that included all of Earth's land surface about 200-300 million years ago. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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How Did The Grand Canyon Form?
Learn how the Colorado River carved this incredible land formation, revealing nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history in the process. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Grand Canyon is a gorge 2km deep,...
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Fossil Evidence
Studying fossil evidence reveals how organisms have changed over time. What are fossils and how are they formed? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Fossil hunters are called paleontologists. Paleontologists study...
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Rock Types - Geological Formations
An explanation of the geological processes which lead to the formation of different types of rock. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Sedimentary rock forms...
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How Did Amphibians Evolve?
Over millions of years, fish species evolved to leave water and survive on land, producing the characteristics shared by all amphibians. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The coelacanth is a lobe-finned fish that evolved 400...
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Evolution of Man: The Evidence
Discover how fossils help scientists to piece together evolutionary changes in early man - and how one very special fossil in Africa led historians down an exciting new path. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Fossils...
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Fold Mountains: Formation
Where are fold mountain ranges found on our planet? And how do the movements of tectonic plates affect their growth? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. A Fold mountain forms over millions of years by a process called orogeny....
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Limestone: Uses
From English farmland to Egyptian tombs, Limestone is a distinctive rock with many uses. Learn about the formation of different limestone types and the landscapes these form. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three...
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Evolution: The Evidence
When Darwin first proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection 150 years ago it was revolutionary. What scientific evidence supports this theory? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Since Darwin proposed his...
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Fossil detectives
Play detective and find out which ancient creature created a fossil footprint. Our universe - Story of life - Fossils Learning Points Everything we have learned about early life forms, including dinosaurs, we have learned from fossils...
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Fossils - Ancient Remains
Fossils are the remnants of ancient creatures. Our universe - Story of life - Fossils Learning Points Fossils are the remains of things that lived a long, long time ago. Fossils are made over millions of years by layers of mud pressing...
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Rocks – Clip
Find out how the fossils found in 124-million-year-old sedimentary rocks are revealing new information about evolution. Material processes - Classifying materials - Rocks A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning...
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Fossils - Preserved Life Remnants
See the fossilised footprints of the first bird and discover how remains of organisms have been preserved for 150 million years. Material processes - Classifying materials - Rocks Learning Points Fossils form when the remains or marks...
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Seashells on a mountain
Seashells are usually found on beaches. How have some ended up at the top of this mountain? People and places -Physical geography - Mountains Learning Points A mountain is an area of land that is significantly higher than the land around...
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The Bone Wars: Edward Drinker Cope & Othniel Marsh
Learn about the dinosaur bone wars between famed paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh.
Wonderscape
The Grand Canyon and Parícutin Volcano: North America's Natural Wonders
This video takes you on a journey to two of North America's Seven Natural Wonders. Discover the immense scale and ancient history of the Grand Canyon, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, and explore the story behind Parícutin, a...
Curated Video
Fossils: Mold Fossil Model
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Make a model of mold.4443
Visual Learning Systems
Changes on Earth
In this video students identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils to explain changes in the landscape over time. Live-action video footage of different lanscapes illustrate landscape changes. Students provide their...
Wonderscape
Unraveling the Mysteries of Neanderthals: A Journey Through Archaeology and Genetics
Embark on a captivating exploration of Neanderthals, guided by the latest discoveries in archaeology and genetics. Discover how archaeologists unearth fossils and artifacts to piece together the Neanderthal puzzle, shedding light on...