Science ABC
What is Evolution: A REALLY SIMPLE and Brief Explanation
Evolution is the net change in organisms or a population over the span of many generations. This change in organisms or populations happens through DNA mutations and reconbination and is passed down to the next generation through...
Science ABC
What Is A Decibel? Can 'Negative' Decibels Exist?
The decibel is used to measure sound levels. It is represented by dB and is widely used in signals, communication, and electronics. The term decibel can be used to express an absolute value or a change in value (+1 dB or -1 dB). Decibels...
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Business Etiquette Part Two: Workplace and Communications
In this second part of our "Business Etiquette" series, Billy Glading and Crystal L. Bailey from the Etiquette Institute of Washington walk us through the do's and don'ts of business etiquette for workplace communication and how to avoid...
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Factpack: Animal Vision
The different ways animals view the world, from colour perception to UV rays. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of...
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Big Al
How scientists pieced together the life and death of an Allosaurus called "Big Al" by studying his bones. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Big Al is one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever discovered. His...
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How We Hear
How our ears hear different frequencies, and how they work with the brain to turn these into sounds which we understand. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Sounds are simply movements of air molecules. Our ears are extremely...
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Synaesthesia
Synaesthesia, or mixed sensory perception, leads people to "see" smells or "hear" colours. Why does this occur and what does this tell us about brain function? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Each of our senses has different...
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Animal Senses
Animals share many of our senses, but can use them in very different ways. Snakes, bats and cheetahs have senses optimised for hunting and migrating in different environments. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Different sensory...
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The Senses
We make sense of the world around us through touch, smell, sight, taste and sound. But what are these senses and how does the body and brain process them? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Our senses detect information from our...
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Our senses
We have five main senses, and their job is to tell us what’s happening around us. Living things - Our senses - Incredible brain Learning Points There are five main senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch), which together help us...
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Dangers of sound – Did you know?
Did you know that a hearing aid can detect and increase the volume of sound? Physical processes - Sound - Dangers of sound Learning Points Hearing aids contain tiny microphones that can help people with hearing loss. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
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How do we hear? – What's that noise?
What's that noise? ... It's an egg frying. Physical processes -Sound - How do we hear? A Twig Tidbit Film - What’s that noise? The children have to identify an object from its sound alone.
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The brain and the body – Spot the...
Six images are shown on screen, four of them represent human senses ... but which ones? Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in...
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How do we hear? – Odd one out
Four different parts of the body are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Sound - How do we hear? 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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The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
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The Hearing Song: How Hearing Works - it’s CRAZY!
Are you curious about how hearing works? From the sound waves entering to the tympanic membrane vibrating, to the malleus, incus, and stapes doing their job, all the way to what happens in the cochlea and brain - this song captures it...
Wonderscape
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Path to the Supreme Court
This video explores Ketanji Brown Jackson’s inspiring journey to the Supreme Court, from her early days as a federal clerk to becoming a public defender and later a respected federal judge. It highlights her experiences balancing a...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Effective Listening Skills for Leaders
Effective listening is a crucial communication skill for leaders. Learn how to listen more thoughtfully and deeply in this lesson.
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The Early Life of Thomas Edison
Learn about the early years of Thomas Edison, from his childhood in Ohio and Michigan to his fascination with mechanical inventions. Discover how his early experiences as a telegraph operator shaped his passion for innovation and led to...
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The Process for Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy
This video explains how Supreme Court justices are nominated and confirmed, covering the role of the President, Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Senate. It also discusses lifetime appointments and the process for filling vacancies,...
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Alexander Graham Bell's Early Life and Passion for Communication
This video explores the early life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his upbringing in Scotland to his passion for helping those with hearing impairments. Learn how Bell’s family background in speech and communication influenced his...
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Thomas Edison and the Light Bulb: Beyond the Myth
Unravel the true history behind the invention of the light bulb, a journey that goes far beyond Thomas Edison. Discover the early experiments with electricity by Ebenezer Kinnersley and Alessandro Volta's creation of an early battery....
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Thomas Edison: Myths and Reality
Discover the true story of Thomas Edison, beyond the myths of the lone genius. Learn about Edison's brief formal education, his self-driven learning, and the crucial role of his mother, a teacher. Examine the myth of his minimal sleep...
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Understanding How We Perceive Sound
Delve into the fascinating process of hearing and how our ears transform sound waves into signals for our brains to interpret. Learn about the intricate anatomy of the ear and how it enables us to experience the richness of sound. Sound...