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Insulation
How do insulators manage to keep the heat both in and out? Material processes - Changing materials - Insulation Learning Points Insulators do not allow energy to pass easily through them. Thermal insulators do not allow heat energy to...
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Thermos flask
How do these flasks work to keep drinks at a constant temperature? Material processes - Changing materials - Insulation Learning Points Thermal insulators do not allow heat energy to flow easily through them. Vacuums are insulators...
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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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Body temperature
An insight into how our bodies maintain a constant internal temperature – no matter the temperature of the surroundings. Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - Heat and temperature Learning Points The average internal human...
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Volcanic eruptions
Erupting volcanoes are a captivating example of materials changing state. Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Changes of state Learning Points Molten rock underground is called magma. Molten rock on the surface of the Earth...
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What is burning?
What are the three factors needed to make something burn? Material processes - Changing materials - Burning Learning Points Burning is a chemical reaction. Burning requires oxygen, a fuel source and heat. An exothermic reaction releases...
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Fireworks
Fireworks are a feast for the senses, but what creates those amazing colours? Material processes - Changing materials - Burning Learning Points Burning requires oxygen, a fuel source and an ignition source. Burning is a chemical...
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Heat energy
Discover that heat energy can turn a solid metal into liquid. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - Heat and temperature Learning Points Heat energy always travels from a hotter to a cooler area. Heat energy causes molecules...
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Life on Earth - Conditions for Life
Discover why Earth is the only planet where life is known to exist. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Earth is the only known planet with an atmosphere that can support life. The Earth's...
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Thermal conductors
Why does metal expand when it gets hot? Material processes - Changing materials - Expansion and conduction Learning Points Conductors are materials that allow energy to flow easily through them. Thermal conductors allow heat energy to...
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Why do hot air balloons float?
Find out how hot air balloons work. Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Gases Learning Points Air is made up of different gases. The molecules in gas are widely spaced. When heated the molecules of a gas move around and...
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Racing cars
Find out how energy can be wasted as heat when a racing car brakes. Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - Energy transformation Learning Points Energy can be transformed into different types. Energy converted into a form that...
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Climate change
This film explores how the world's climate has changed over time and how human activities have accelerated this natural process. People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Environmental changes Learning Points Global warming...
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Changing state
Materials change state all the time, but how and why? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Changes of state Learning Points Melting is the change of state from solid to liquid. Evaporation is the change of state from liquid...
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Heat transfer
Investigate the ways in which heat can be transferred. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - Heat transfer Learning Points Conduction is the transfer of energy from one molecule to the next. Convection is the transfer of heat...
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How do Bananas grow...in Iceland?!
What is the secret to growing tropical fruit in Iceland's cold, barren climate? I travel to Hveragerði, Iceland, to find out.
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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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How Nuclear Reactors Generate Power
This video explains the process of nuclear fission and how it powers nuclear reactors to produce electricity. Learn how uranium atoms are split to create heat, which then drives steam turbines to generate energy, all while avoiding...
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The Formation of Earth and the Seven Continents
Discover how Earth formed over 4.6 billion years ago, from a cloud of dust and gas to a planet with continents. Learn about the process of continental drift and how it shaped the seven continents we know today. The 7 Continents part 1
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The Impact of Rising Temperatures: Droughts, Wildfires, and Extreme Weather
This video explains the ripple effects of rising global temperatures, including more frequent droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events like hurricanes. Discover how changes in the climate affect water availability, agriculture,...
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Understanding Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect and Fossil Fuels
This video explores the basics of climate change, focusing on the difference between weather and climate and the role of greenhouse gases. Learn how fossil fuels and carbon emissions contribute to global warming and the greenhouse...
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: How Impulse Travels in Reflex Movement
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain how impulse travels in reflex movement.5730
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Chemical Combination: Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
By the end of this learning object, the student :will be able to Recognize metals, nonmetals and their different properties.9803
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Energy: Heat Energy
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the concept of heat transfer by convection.43379