A closer look at the three key processes that shape our coasts. What are they and what effects do they have? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Our coastlines are constantly being re-shaped by three key processes. Erosion -...

The explosive reactions and forces, from gravity to nuclear fsion, which formed our Solar System. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Our Solar System is the region of space which falls within the gravitational influence of our...

The properties of water and its uses, depend on its mineral content. What minerals are found in water and how do they affect it? Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Water contains dissolved mineral ions, such as sodium, calcium...

An explanation of the geological processes which lead to the formation of different types of rock. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Sedimentary rock forms...

Rocks are constantly on the move. Eroded by water, sinking into the sea, and ejected by volcanoes, rocks have their very own cycle of existence. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The rock cycle is the process of rocks weathering...

Charting the waters around the Scottish island of Orkney was a pivotal moment in maritime mapping. But a reliance on outdated maps places modern ships in danger. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Before...

Waterfalls and gorges are closely linked as erosional features. Explore how each are formed and the different types of erosion at work. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are four forms of river erosion: attrition,...

Through organic matter, rocks and the oceans, the element central to all life on Earth is constantly on the move. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The carbon cycle is a transfer of carbon between living matter and the...

Meanders and oxbow lakes are found in the middle course of a river. Discover how a meander forms and how this process can lead to an oxbow lake. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. At its middle course, a river gathers water...

Explore the difficulties of extracting aluminium from its ore, and how the vast quantities of heat and electricity generated by electrolysis allow this to happen. Chemistry - ReactionsLearning Points. Aluminium is difficult to extract...

Glaciers are a destructive force, moving slowly across landscapes, reshaping them as they go. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Over three-quarters of Earth's fresh water is locked in frozen reservoirs, known as glaciers....

The physical, biological or chemical factors that erode rock, from sand to ice, rain to plants, and even footsteps. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. "Weathering" refers to the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces. Physical...

Naturally occurring debris, often the product of weathering of rocks, carried by wind or water and deposited in a new location. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...

Rocks that form by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...

The process of magma coming to the surface, either in steady flows or violent eruptions, and cooling to form rocks. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...

The uppermost solid layer of the Earth beneath the oceans. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...

All the parts of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms can exist. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...

True or false ... All limestone is formed underwater? Material processes - Classifying materials - Rocks Learning Points Limestone is formed underwater over millions of years. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to...

Four types of rock are shown on screen, but which is not a classification of rock? Material processes - Classifying materials - Rocks Learning Points Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic are classifications of rock. A Twig Tidbit Film -...

Discover how chimps use the materials in their forest habitat to help them eat and relax. Material processes - Classifying materials - Choosing suitable materials Learning Points An understanding of properties is useful when selecting...

Take a trip down the Colorado river in the Grand Canyon and wonder at the awesome power of water! People and places -Physical geography - Rivers Learning Points River processes, such as erosion, transportation and deposition, can...

Learn how the processes of weathering and erosion sculpt Earth's landscapes. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Weathering is the breaking down of rock into smaller particles. Erosion is the removal of rock...

Learn more about the gold strike in California and the gold rush that followed. Learn about the prospectors ("49ers") who traveled to California from all over the world to try and strike it rich.

Join us on an awe-inspiring voyage through the captivating history of meteors! In this fascinating video, we delve into the origins of these celestial marvels, from ancient civilizations' interpretations to modern scientific discoveries....