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The Mysteries and Delights of Santorini, Greece
Exploring Santorini, Greece:Our journey begins in the enchanting island of Santorini, where we'll sculpt castles of red and black sand on the shores of Akrotiri Beach. Discover the vibrant energy of Santorini as we traverse its...
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The Galapagos Islands: A Journey of Adventure and Conservation
Exploring the Galapagos Islands:Our journey concludes in the tropical paradise of Ecuador, where we'll explore the enchanting Galapagos Islands. Get up close and personal with the unique fauna and vegetation of this remarkable...
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Discovering the Azores: Islands of Adventure and Natural Beauty
Azores Islands, Portugal:"Finally, we will know the Azores Islands flying in paragliding. So spectacular are the places that the Azores offer for the paragliding flight that the site of 'Sete Cidades,' on the island of San Miguel, was...
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Why China Is Building Artificial Islands To Control The South China Sea
China lays claim to basically the entire South China Sea by way of its infamous "nine-dash line." But while China claims the entire area, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan each have their own claims as well. This has...
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The Secret Islands of the Everglades
The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the...
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The Rise of Venice: Queen of the Adriatic
Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," rose from humble beginnings as a refuge in coastal lagoons during the fall of the Western Roman Empire to become a powerful maritime republic. Its strength stemmed from strategic naval dominance,...
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Aftermath of the Biggest Volcano Eruption Ever
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano's eruption in January 2022 was one of the largest ever captured on camera, with a massive ash cloud, over 200,000 lightning strikes, and a shockwave that traveled around the globe. The eruption had...
Great Big Story
Lei making, a timeless Hawaiian tradition of aloha and unity
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Hawaiian lei making, from early practices to modern creations that embody aloha and unity.
Weird History
How Hawaii Was Stolen by a Fruit Juice Company
Why did the US want Hawaii? With even a glance at its sensual beaches and lush jungles, it's no surprise that the scenic islands have always been desirable. But as with any story of settlement, the development of Hawaii didn't come about...
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
Is The 'Sunken City' Of Atlantis Real?
We do not know for sure if the sunken city of Atlantis is real. The only written record of its existence is from the great philosopher Plato. Even the location of this utopia is a mystery. Many different locations have been proposed as...
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Kilauea - The Island Maker
Volcanoes are infamously destructive, but they can also be a constructive force. Mt. Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, helped create the islands of Hawaii millions of years ago. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Mount...
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Darwin's Dilemma
The creation, controversy and competition surrounding the publication of Darwin's most iconic work: The Origin of Species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Darwin, an English scientist, worked on his theory of...
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Tuvalu: The Threat of Rising Seas
The inhabitants of this tiny nation state are some of the first in the world to feel the full impact of climate change. As rising sea levels threaten their whole country, what action can they take? Human Geography - Orientation And...
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Settlements – True or false
True or false ... People only live on land? People and places - Human geography - Settlements A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.
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Islands – Did you know?
Did you know that islands can also be man-made? People and places - Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Some islands are man-made, such as the Palm Islands in Dubai. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is...
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Islands – True or false
True or false … Islands can be made by volcanoes? People and places - Physical geography - Islands A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.
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Islands – Odd one out
Four different landmasses are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Islands are areas of land that are completely surrounded by water. Islands that are far away from other...
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Galapagos volcanoes
Discover how the Galapagos Islands were formed from volcanic eruptions. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points Lava is molten rock that is released by a volcano. Lava reaches temperatures of over...
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Erosion on the Ganges
Explore how the Ganges river dramatically sculpts the landscape in the Bay of Bengal. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Water can wash away or erode soil very quickly. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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International date line
Welcome to the Alaskan island where, thanks to the international date line, you can look back in time. People and places - Mapping - Time zones Learning Points The imaginary line that marks the point where the date changes is known as...
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Islands
How do factors such as remoteness and population density affect the lives of island communities? People and places -Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Population density is used to count the number of people in an area. Islands...
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The drowning city
Join the team of engineers that is racing to save the city of Venice. People and places - Physical geography - Floods Learning Points Flooding can affect the land around rivers, and also coastal areas. Flooding can be caused by climate...
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Charles Darwin
Find out how Charles Darwin changed the world! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution in his book On the Origin of Species. Darwin developed his...