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How Many Holes Does A Drinking Straw Have?
The debate around how many holes a straw has, is one of fascinating debates to be a part of! There are those who say there are two holes while some feel there is only one whole. Some have gone so far as to claim that a straw has zero...
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Fractals: The Menger Sponge
Revealing the shape which gets bigger the more you take away... in which an infinitely increasing surface area meets an infinitely decreasing volume. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
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Photosynthesis and Starch
We put three different plants under different conditions to demonstrate that both light and carbon dioxide are needed for photosynthesis to occur. A leaf from each plant is taken and heated in ethanol to remove the pigment. These are...
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Hero's Engine
We use a Hero's engine model to show how equal and opposite forces can cause propulsion. Two holes are pierced in a metal bottle and some water is added. This is suspended above a Bunsen burner, and as the water boils and leaves the...
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Sponges
Discover an animal with no eyes, mouth or heart. Material processes - Classifying materials - Properties of materials Learning Points Porous materials are absorbent due to tiny pores allowing liquid or gas to pass. Humans sometimes...
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History of Easter Island for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Easter Island, its discovery, and the history of people who lived there along with the giant carved heads, the moai.
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Ant Anatomy 101: The Super Sensors and Structures of Ants
Explore the detailed anatomy of ants, from their exoskeletons and compound eyes to their fast-moving mandibles. This video highlights how ants use their six legs, antennae, and other body parts to sense, survive, and interact within...
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The Ozone Layer: Earth's Natural Sunscreen Under Threat
Explore how chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) impact the ozone layer, which acts as the Earth's natural sunscreen by absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays. Understand the environmental consequences of ozone depletion, including...
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Leaf Color Detection with Arduino
Program an Arduino to identify different color leaves using a color sensor in this science project
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Understanding Sinkholes: Nature’s Sudden Traps
Explore the sudden and often terrifying phenomenon of sinkholes. This video investigates how these giant holes are formed naturally over thousands of years, their potential dangers, and what typically lies at their mysterious bottoms....
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing and Troubleshooting a Motherboard
Installing a motherboard into a case is part science and part art. Science comes first. The motherboard must match the case's form factor, and the motherboard and parts must be compatible. Then, the art: the subtle crafts of preparing...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing and Troubleshooting a CPU
Every computer needs a CPU. The installation steps are straightforward but should be handled with care to prevent damage. Additionally, some form of cooling is required. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 3 - CPUs" of the series...
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Weather Tools
Dr. Forrester explains how thermometers and anemometers help provide information about the weather.
Great Big Story
Matt Male, Mastering the art of professional mini golf
Dive into the competitive world of mini golf with pro Matt Male, where precision and patience rule.
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IPM: Helping Honey Bees Overcome Pests and Pesticides
This segment introduces Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a holistic strategy combatting the multiple threats to honey bees, including pesticide exposure, pests, pathogens, and poor nutrition. It highlights IPM techniques like timing...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
This video walks students through a few examples of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators using an area model.
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Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater than One: Improper Fractions
This video uses a real-life scenario of a pizza party to teach students about converting fractions greater than one (improper fractions) into mixed numbers. The vocabulary is stressed and three examples walk students through how to...
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Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators and Like Denominators
This video helps students understand key concepts for comparing fractions using visual models. The video stresses the importance of using the same whole when comparing, and walks students through comparing 2 examples with like numerators...
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Subtracting Proper Fractions and Converting to Mixed Numbers
This video teaches learners about how subtract improper fractions and then convert the answers into mixed numbers.
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The Origins of Human Creativity and Symbolic Thought
Scientists have discovered decorated artifacts from Tanzania and South Africa, dating back between 40,000 and 75,000 years, indicating that humans developed the capacity for symbolic thought much earlier than previously believed. These...
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Bacteria's Eco-Friendly Functions
Explore the invaluable contributions of bacteria to our world. Discover how decomposers break down organic matter, enabling soil enrichment for plant growth. Learn how bacteria assist in environmental cleanup, particularly during oil...
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Sunny Discovers Holes by Evelyn and Evette Davis
Sunny Discovers Holes. Sunny is growing up fast! He is quite curious, and discovers something very interesting. Sunny discovers holes! They’re mysterious and magical, endless and everywhere! Some holes are big while others are small. And...
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Summer Project: Make A Paper Suncatcher
Summer is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the warmer weather in an artistic way, check out this video where Jessie shows you how to make a Paper Suncatcher. In this video tutorial, Jessie uses a...
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What are Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions & How to Convert Between Them (Fractions Part 2) #9
This video is part 2 of our series on fractions. It covers the what mixed and improper fractions are, and how to convert between the two of them. This video is suitable for maths courses around the world. UK: KS3 - All suitable GCSE...