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The Invention of Television: Philo Taylor Farnsworth and the Power of Visual Communication
This video explores the invention of television and the impact it has had on society. It highlights the story of Philo Taylor Farnsworth, a farm boy from Utah who had the idea to transmit images through parallel lines of light, leading...
Astrum
Stunning Discoveries on Planet Mercury
NASA's MESSENGER probes greatest images of Mercury's surface.
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How To Read A Thermometer
Dr. Boyd explains what a thermometer is, the units that temperature is measured in, and how to properly read a thermometer. Then he demonstrates a thermometer in action in hot and cold conditions.
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Appwrite in 100 Seconds
Learn the basics of Appwrite, an open-source platform for building applications at any scale, using your preferred programming languages and tools.
Topics Covered:
Intro to Appwrite
How to self-host with Appwrite
How to use Appwrite to...
Prime Coaching Sport
No equipment PE games (all grades)
In this video I take you through a few of my favourite PE games that don't need any equipment - They work with any grade and can be easily adapted to suit your classes size and ability!
Science ABC
How Are Computer Games ‘Cracked’?
Game cracking involves bypassing security checks implemented by gaming companies. Hackers use tools such as kernel-mode debuggers, disassemblers, and hex-editors, which allow manipulation of the game's code. In this video, we will...
Science ABC
Why Do We Have Lines On Our Palms?
The lines on our palms are known as palmar flexion creases, and they’re there to help us fold, stretch, squeeze, scrunch and do other such things without excessively stretching or squeezing the skin on the hands. The lines on our palms...
Curated Video
Thermal Imaging
Great lengths are taken by energy companies to keep our electricity supply on. To spot any potential power cuts, they use sophisticated equipment, and take to the skies. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Networks of...
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Straight Lines: Bee Lines
Why do bees fly in straight lines, and why does man now copy nature? Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.
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Painting By Numbers
See how two simple mathematical principles allowed artists to create the feeling of space within two-dimensional paintings. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context...
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Where is the Centre of a Triangle?
The answer is not as straight-forward as it might seem, because all triangles have more than one centre! How many centres does a triangle have, and how do you find them? Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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Centre of Gravity: Finding the Balance Point of Irregular Objects
We use a plumb line and hook to find the centre of gravity of an irregularly shaped piece of card. A hole is punched in the card and it is suspended from the hook. A plumb line is used to let us draw the vertical line under the hole on...
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Hyperbolic Geometry
What is Euclidean geometry, and how have descriptions of space moved on since Euclid's time? New types of geometry describe a strangely familiar curved space. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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The Longitude Problem
In an age before satellite navigation and GPS, one man found an ingenious solution to the problem of determining a ship's location at sea. Discover the relationship between place and time. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...
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Longitude and latitude – Did you know?
Did you know that the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are lines of latitude? People and places - Mapping - Latitude and longitude A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
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How to use a compass
Learn how to use a compass and ensure that you'll never get lost! People and places -Mapping - What is a map? Learning Points A compass needle always points north. A bearing is the angle measured between north and a destination. A Twig...
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Where on Earth are you?
Believe it or not only two numbers are needed to locate your exact position on Earth - your longitude and latitude! People and places -Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points Longitude: imaginary lines that run vertically around...
Great Big Story
Dive Against Debris, Ocean Defenders' Mission to Save Marine Life
Discover how Ocean Defenders Alliance, led by Kurt Lieber, combats the pressing issue of oceanic ghost nets and abandoned fishing gear to protect marine life.
Great Big Story
The Lion's roar, preserving culture through dance
Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.
Curated Video
Newman Projections of Cycloalkanes: See Molecules in 3D!
Newman projections are a powerful tool for visualizing the three-dimensional conformations of cycloalkanes. By looking down the axis of a particular bond, this projection allows chemists to depict the spatial arrangement of atoms and...
Wonderscape
Exploring the World: Maps, Latitude, and Longitude
This video explains how world maps and globes help us understand the locations of places on Earth. Learn about key concepts like the equator, prime meridian, latitude, and longitude, and how they are used to pinpoint locations. Discover...
Wonderscape
Samuel Morse and the Invention of Morse Code
This video details Samuel Morse’s collaboration with Leonard Gale and Alfred Vail to develop the first one-wire telegraph. Learn how Morse refined his invention with the creation of Morse Code, a system of dots and dashes that...