Instructional Video8:20
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Making an Electromagnet

6th - 12th
We create a simple electromagnet by coiling wire around a nail and passing current through it. The magnetic field around the electromagnet creates similar patterns in iron fillings to a permanent magnet. Physics - Electricity And...
Instructional Video7:54
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Ferrofluids

6th - 12th
We compare the properties of three iron mixtures: iron and water, iron and oil and a ferrofluid - a mixture of compounds containing iron and oil. First, we look at how iron filings behave when mixed with water and then oil. We then hold...
Instructional Video6:51
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Magnetic Strength

6th - 12th
We use two magnets and a set of scales to examine magnetic field and strength. One magnet is attached to the scales and a second is lowered towards it. When opposite poles are facing each other, the weight on the scales decreases as the...
Instructional Video6:38
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Iron and Luminol

6th - 12th
We use potassium ferricyanide and luminol indicator to show how forensic scientists detect blood at crime scenes. The luminol indicator contains luminol, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide. When luminol comes into contact with the...
Instructional Video6:25
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Mass of Wire Wool

6th - 12th
We look at how the mass of wire wool changes when it is burned. Wire wool is almost 99% iron. When we burn it, it combines chemically with oxygen from the air to form iron(III) oxide. The mass of the product is more than the mass of the...
Instructional Video6:32
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Forming Iron Sulfide

6th - 12th
We examine the different properties of iron and sulfur when they are mixed and when they are chemically combined. When iron and sulfur are mixed they retain their individual properties. When they react chemically to form iron sulfide...
Instructional Video3:24
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Redox Reactions

6th - 12th
For centuries, humans have been extracting metals from molten ores. Today, the basic technique remains the same, but how does extraction work? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Metals can be extracted from rocks if they are heated...
Instructional Video0:46
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Oceanic crust

6th - 12th
The uppermost solid layer of the Earth beneath the oceans. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Instructional Video2:40
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Life Cycle Nutrition

6th - 12th
From newborn babies to the elderly, changes to our diet at are vital as our age progresses. Find out how different nutrients help our bodies function at different stages in life. Biology - Healthy Living - Our nutritional needs change as...
Instructional Video2:31
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What Are Magnets?

6th - 12th
What are the properties of magnets, and why are they useful to us? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. A permanent magnet is a piece of metal that possesses a magnetic field. The magnetic field is strongest at the...
Instructional Video0:46
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Core (Earth sciences)

6th - 12th
The central, usually hottest and densest, part of a larger structure, for example a star, planet or galaxy. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Instructional Video0:44
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Soil – Clip

K - 5th
Mars is known as the red planet because of its red soil. Discover what gives Mars's soil its distinctive colour. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond...
Instructional Video0:38
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Chemical Reactions: Rust and the Process of Oxidation

K - 5th
Did you know that rust is a product of a chemical reaction called oxidation? Material processes - Changing materials - Chemical reactions Learning Points Rusting is also called oxidation. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating...
Instructional Video0:55
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Expansion and conduction – Odd one out

K - 5th
Four substances are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out and is not a good conductor of heat? Material processes - Changing materials - Expansion and conduction Learning Points Metals are good thermal conductors due to their...
Instructional Video0:55
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Heat transfer – Odd one out

K - 5th
Four different materials are shown, but which is the only one that is not an insulator? Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - Heat transfer A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images...
Instructional Video3:22
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Natural and synthetic

K - 5th
Find out the difference between natural and synthetic materials, and how they are used. Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials Learning Points Natural materials can come directly from the Earth or...
Instructional Video3:14
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What is a Balanced Diet?

K - 5th
Discover the key to a balanced diet. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Diet and exercise Learning Points A balanced diet contains all the nutrients the body needs. The body also needs protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats and...
Instructional Video3:12
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Minerals

K - 5th
Discover the world of minerals and learn about their uses. Material processes - Classifying materials - Minerals Learning Points Minerals are naturally occurring substances with a unique chemical make-up. Minerals have many uses. The...
Instructional Video3:01
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The Earth's layers

K - 5th
Journey to the centre of the Earth. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points The Earth is made up of four layers. The crust is divided into plates. The mantle is the thickest layer. The inner core is...
Instructional Video2:58
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Magnetism

K - 5th
Find out how magnetic and non-magnetic materials are separated at a junkyard using a giant magnet. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Magnetism Learning Points Magnetism is a force that acts upon magnetic material. A...
Instructional Video1:14
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Minerals – Spot the...

K - 5th
Six objects are shown on screen ... can you spot the minerals? Material processes - Classifying materials - Minerals Learning Points A range of minerals can be found on Earth. A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have...
Instructional Video3:17
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Magnets and Static Electricity

9th - 12th
This video explores cause and effect relationships of magnetism, as well as electric interactions. The program explains how students can conduct an activity that illustrates how magnets exhibit forces on specific types of matter, and...
Instructional Video5:29
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इलेक्ट्रोप्लेटिंग कैसे काम करता है? | रासायनिक विज्ञान | FuseSchool Hindi

9th - Higher Ed
यह वीडियो इलेक्ट्रोप्लाटिंग की प्रक्रिया के बारे में जानकारी प्रदान करता है। इसमें बताया गया है कि इलेक्ट्रोप्लाटिंग एक धातु को दूसरी धातु के साथ कोटिंग करने की प्रक्रिया है, जो इलेक्ट्रोलिसिस द्वारा की जाती है। वीडियो में...
Instructional Video2:06
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Chemical Combination: Properties of Metals and Non-Metals

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student :will be able to Recognize metals, nonmetals and their different properties.9803