Curated Video
A Day In Life of Sailors Piloting Tiny Container Ship
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature behind the Model Ships used by captains in training centers. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this...
Curated Video
How US Mobilizes Billion $ Worth of F-35s to Take off One by One at Full Throttle
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this captivating episode, we embark on a capacitive journey exploring the rich history of aviation prowess. We delve into the origins of the "elephant walk," a term steeped in the heroic narratives...
Great Big Story
Blind Sailors Master the Waves Using Sound
Discover how blind sailors use echolocation and adaptive techniques to navigate the open seas with confidence.
Makematic
Latitude and Longitude
Discover how the grid system of latitude and longitude helps us to navigate and understand our planet's geography.
Makematic
Maps and Globes
Discover the differences between maps and globes, and how each helps us understand Earth's size, shape, and features.
Makematic
Spatial Understanding and Perspective
Spatial understanding is our ability to know we you are in relation to other places. Someone’s own spatial understanding is called their perspective. These skills help us navigate the world around us.
Makematic
Map Key
Map keys help us understand maps by identifying what the symbols and colors mean. It also includes a scale so we can work out the distance between places, to help us find our way.
Makematic
Compass Rose
The compass rose is a key symbol on maps, globes and travel apps. It tells us which direction is North, South, East and West to help us find our way around the world.
Makematic
Directions
How do we get from A to B? Cardinal and intermediate directions are a tool in geography that help us navigate the world around us.
Curated Video
Build and Learn ASP.NET 6.0 Blazor Hands-On - Create a Details Page to Show List of Movies
This video lecture shows how to create a details page for movies with a navigation menu. This clip is from the chapter "Create a CRUD Application in Blazor" of the series "Build and Learn ASP.NET 6.0 Blazor Hands-On".This section...
Curated Video
Build and Learn ASP.NET 6.0 Blazor Hands-On - The Shared Folder
This video lecture provides a discussion on the Shared folder in the ASP.NET Core 3.1 Blazor application; you will know the functions of the three shared Razor components (Main Layout, Navmenu, Login Display) and how they work together...
Curated Video
Constellations - Night Sky Patterns
Our sky is split into 88 different sections called constellations, which have been recognised and used by humans for centuries. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Constellations are set patterns of stars, such as Ursa Major....
Curated Video
Beyond Human Hearing
Humans can only hear a certain range of sound frequencies. Discover the sounds we can't hear and why they can be useful. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. The frequency of sound waves determines whether we can hear them. High-frequency...
Curated Video
Echolocation: Dolphins
Dolphins use of sound as a navigational tool is essential to their survival. Discover how they produce these sounds and use them to learn about their environment. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Dolphins, like most marine species, use...
Curated Video
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 -...
Curated Video
What is an Orbit?
How the orbit of the planets is dictated by mass and the force of gravity. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The curved path of one object around another is its orbit. Objects orbit due to the effects of gravity. The...
Curated Video
How does sound travel? – Clip
Discover how some animals use reflected sound known as echolocation to navigate. Physical processes - Sound - How does sound travel? Learning Points An echo is the reflection of a sound off a surface. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short...
Curated Video
Mapping the seas – Did you know?
Did you know that navigating by using the Moon, Sun, and other stars is called celestial navigation? People and places - Mapping - Mapping the seas A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
Curated Video
What is GPS? - Location Tracking
Find out how GPS works and how it can pinpoint your location to within a few metres. People and places -Mapping - GPS Learning Points GPS stands for Global Positioning System. The method of using three GPS satellites to pinpoint a...
Curated Video
Compass
Discover how a compass works and why the needle always points north. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Using magnetism Learning Points The Earth has its own magnetic field. A compass needle is attracted towards the north...
Curated Video
Migratory birds
Find out how birds can use the Earth's magnetic field to help them migrate. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Magnetism Learning Points The Earth's magnetic field guides the path of migratory birds. Earth's poles are called...
Wonderscape
Human-made Bodies of Water: Canals, Harbors, and Reservoirs
Explore the world of human-made bodies of water, from the canals that connect oceans and cities to harbors that shelter ships and facilitate trade. Learn how reservoirs help store and control water flow, providing crucial resources for...
Wonderscape
Columbus’ Quest for Funding: How He Secured His First Voyage
This video explains how Christopher Columbus secured funding for his first voyage across the Atlantic. After being rejected by the King of Portugal, Columbus convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to support his bold plan...
Wonderscape
Navigating with Maps: How to Find Your Way
This video explains how to use maps for navigation, covering key concepts like reading symbols, understanding cardinal directions, and using a compass to orient yourself. Learn how maps represent the real world and help you find your...