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Telescope
An optical device that uses lenses or mirrors to magnify and observe distant objects. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Stars
Exploring the stars in our night sky. What are stars? Our universe - Space adventure - Our solar system Learning Points The Sun is at the centre of the Solar System. The planets, including the Earth, orbit around it. Our solar system...
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Beyond Our Solar System: Light of Dead Stars
Find out why light from dead stars is still visible in the night sky. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Some starlight can take millions of years to reach Earth. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
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Beyond Our Solar System: Discovering Suns
Discover the billions of Sun-like stars outside our solar system. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Exoplanets orbit stars outside our solar system. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film...
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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.
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Constellations - Star Patterns
Take a trip across the night sky and find out about the constellations. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Our solar system is in a galaxy called the Milky Way. Solar systems grouped...
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The Hubble Space Telescope
Witness how the Hubble Space Telescope is helping us to understand how everything in the Universe formed. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points The Hubble Telescope has revealed a lot of...
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A brief history of maps
A brief history of the map, from prehistoric cave paintings to modern maps of the world. People and places -Mapping - History of maps Learning Points Claudius Ptolemy's grid system allowed the curved surface of the Earth to be shown on a...
Visual Learning Systems
Star Brightness
This video shows students how to support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth. The program helps students conduct a hands-on experiment...
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Mae Jemison for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Mae Jemison, the precocious and widely talented African American woman who joined NASA and traveled to space on the shuttle Endeavor.
Bedtime History
Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
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Meteors and Meteorites For Kids | Bedtime History
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....
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William and Caroline Herschel For Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a captivating journey through the lives and achievements of William and Caroline Herschel, two extraordinary pioneers of astronomy! This riveting video delves into their groundbreaking discoveries, from William's revolutionary...
Bedtime History
The Mae Jemison Story | Bedtime History
Join us on an inspirational odyssey through the life and achievements of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space! In this captivating video, we celebrate her groundbreaking contributions to science, medicine,...
Science ABC
Fermi Paradox Explained: If There Are TRILLIONS of Planets in Space, Why Hasn’t Anyone Contacted Us?
The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life in the universe and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, the paradox...
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Stonehenge: Ancient Gateway to the Heavens
Discover Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old stone monument in Southern England that served as both a calendar and a place for ancient star gazers. Learn how early people engineered this massive structure and its significance during the summer...
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Earth and Universe: The Celestial bodies
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the Celestial body and the Galaxy as the universe unit.14440
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What is a star? For Kids
Climb into a rocket and take a journey across the universe to the place where stars are born. Then learn about the life of stars, supernovas and how our own star, The Sun, gives life to all living things.
Weird History
The Strange History of Mr. Ed the Talking Horse
In the 1960s, the story of a man and his talking horse captivated the globe. The show was Mister Ed, and it followed the hijinks of a talking horse named Mr. Ed and his keeper Wilbur Post. The show became an instant classic, and the...
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The Sun: Heart of Our Solar System
Explore the captivating details about the sun, the central star of our solar system. Learn about its immense size, its role in holding the solar system together, and the crucial light and heat it provides to sustain life on Earth. Earth...
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Exploring the Milky Way: Our Galactic Home
Dive into the fascinating realm of the Milky Way galaxy, an immense spiral-shaped collection of stars, planets, and cosmic dust. Learn about its estimated age, vastness, and the role of astronomers in studying our galaxy as part of the...
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Exoplanets: Beyond Our Solar System
This video explores the exciting field of exoplanet discovery, focusing on the techniques used to detect planets outside our solar system. It highlights the challenges astronomers face in finding these planets and introduces the concept...
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Big Ideas - Episode 13 - Search For New Planets
The Big Idea of planet discovery and the exploration of distant galaxies have taken a new direction in recent times. The James Wentz Space Telescope, or the JWST, is a large, infra-red optimized, space-based telescope that will be...
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Living Green - Episode 64 - New Zealand Sky Park
On a clear night above NZ s South Island, the Milky Way is particularly bright. To protect the view, the government has teamed up with UNESCO s World Heritage Committee to build the world s first Starlight Reserve, that will keep the...