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Kittinger: First Man in Space?
Before Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth, one man made an extraordinary trip beyond Earth's atmosphere. Can he claim to be the first man in space? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Project Excelsior III was the American Air Force’s mission...
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Measuring the Earth
The story of how a Persian scholar calculated the Earth's circumference over 1000 years ago, using only a mountain and trigonometry. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
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Bouncing Eggs
We use vinegar to remove the shells from eggs without breaking them. Two eggs are placed in a beaker of vinegar, but one is half coated with clear nail polish. The exposed shells dissolve over time and the eggs swell as more water moves...
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Smashing Eggs
We use eggs to show how different rates of deceleration affect the outcome of collisions. One egg is dropped onto a hard surface and breaks. The second egg is dropped onto a soft surface and bounces, as the material slows its...
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What is Fitness?
Discover why fitness is not always obvious from appearance. Rather, it is a measurement of how well your body operates on a daily basis. Find out how BMI, heart rate and blood pressure indicate how fit you are. Biology - Healthy Living -...
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Heptathlon
Heptathlon scoring involves converting distance, time or height measurements into a universal points system. The result? A complex scoring system that relies on algebra. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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Factpack: Amazing Plants
What are the smallest, biggest and oldest plants in the world? Biology - Plants - 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 a learning...
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Correlation
How closely the changes in one set of data follow the changes in another. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Altitude
Height above sea level or other reference point on the Earth's surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Geometry and Measurements: Lateral Area and the Total Area of a Cuboid
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Find the lateral surface area and the total area of a cuboid. (3 cases).64593
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Geometry and Measurements: Terms Related to the Circle
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: - Recall all terms related to the circle (circle - radius - center - diameter - sector). - Find the surface area of a given circle.64579
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Energy: Resources and Forms
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Differentiate between potential energy and kinetic energy.4036
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Amelia Earhart at the Height of Her Career
This video explores Amelia Earhart's remarkable achievements, including her historic solo flight across the Atlantic and breaking multiple aviation records. It also highlights her work to promote the safety of flying and encourage women...
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Atmospheric Layers: The concept of Atmospheric Layers
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the atmosphere. Identify the concept of atmospheric layers. Identify the characteristics & importance of atmospheric layers.4434
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The Thrills of Physics: Understanding Roller Coaster Energy
Explore the law of conservation of energy and how it applies to the exhilarating experience of roller coasters. This video explains how gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy interact and transform throughout a roller coaster...
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Spaceship One: Journey to Suborbital Spaceflight
Space Ship One is a privately built rocket, designed for sub-orbital space flight. It is carried aloft by the White Knight mother craft. The system was built in response to a challenge, known as the Ansari X Prize, for the first team...
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The U2 Spy Plane
The U2 spy plane, in service for over 50 years, remains a vital asset for military reconnaissance. Its ability to fly at extreme altitudes and provide timely images makes it superior to satellite technology. Despite its outdated...
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Understanding the Metric System: A Guide to Measuring Distance
Get a practical understanding of how the metric system measures distance, from meters to kilometers and beyond. This video breaks down the metric units of length, using everyday objects like guitars and baseball bats to visualize a...
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Mastering the Inclined Plane: A Simple Machine at Work
Discover how inclined planes, a basic but powerful type of simple machine, make it easier to move objects with less effort. Learn about the physics behind using ramps and slopes to harness gravity, and explore how different angles of...
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Building Medieval Worlds - Unreal Engine 5 Modular Kitbash - Landscape Mode Basics
In this video, you will learn the basics of the Landscape mode in Unreal Engine 5. You will learn how to create a terrain and manipulate it, add foliage and textures, and understand how to use the different painting tools. This clip is...
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - More on Object Literals and this Keyword
In this video, we will review object literals and the 'this' keyword. We will discuss how the 'this' keyword refers to the current object and how we can use it to access object properties. This clip is from the chapter "OOP -...
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Rust Programming 2023 - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners - What Are Integers in Rust
This video explains integers in Rust in detail. This clip is from the chapter "Beginner Lessons in Rust" of the series "Rust Programming 2023 - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners".This section focuses on the beginner lessons in Rust.
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Static Methods
In this video, you will learn about static methods in JavaScript classes, including how to define and use them, and how they differ from instance methods. This clip is from the chapter "OOP - Classes, Getters, Setters, and Private...
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Class Inheritance
In this video, you will learn about class inheritance in JavaScript, including how to use the "extends" keyword to create subclasses, how to override superclass methods in subclasses, and how to call superclass methods from within...