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How Long Would You Survive On Each Planet?
Without a spacesuit, there is no chance of surviving in the scary cosmic void. In science fiction movies, we often see peoples heads exploding or being frozen by the apparent pressure differential or lack of heat, respectively. As long...
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Why Venus and Mercury have no Moons?
Mercury and Venus have no moons because of their close proximity to the Sun. Any moon orbiting around them is likely be swallowed by the mammoth gravitational pull of the mighty Sun. All planets except for Mercury and Venus have moons....
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9 Most Important Astronomical Discoveries
From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, learn about the nine most important cosmic discoveries that changed the way we look at our Sun, Moon and beyond. Learn how Copernicus challenged the status quo, Kepler unveiled the...
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10 Things About The Solar System Your Teachers Never Told You
Remember those old space movies where spaceships had to maneuver through a bunch of asteroids scattered around and blocking the path of the ship? Well, that's not really true. The asteroid belt contains asteroids which are so far apart...
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Factpack: Moons
Find out how many moons there are in our Solar System, and what makes some of them special. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab...
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Jupiter
Where does Jupiter fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Jupiter is the 5th planet from the Sun. Seventy-nine moons orbit Jupiter. Jupiter's core is hotter than the...
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Saturn's rings
A series of rings surrounding the planet Saturn. 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 abstract concepts...
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Anticyclone
A high-pressure weather system with winds spiralling outwards from the centre. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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The Satellite Story
What is a satellite, why are they important, and how have satellites changed our understanding of the Solar System? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Any object orbiting a planet is called a satellite. Moons are examples of natural...
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Planet Hunters
Scientists suppose there could be other life-bearing planets like Earth. To find them, they are looking for 'wobbling' stars. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. When a planet orbits a star, it has just enough gravitational force to...
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The Elements: Hydrogen
Hydrogen is a highly flammable element, with the potential to become a non-polluting alternative to gasoline. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Hydrogen is the element with the lowest density. Hydrogen is highly flammable and...
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Shoemaker-Levy
The collision of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter in 1993 was the first collision of its kind to be witnessed by man. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was discovered orbiting Jupiter in 1993....
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The Birth of Our Solar System
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...
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Aiming for the Outer Planets
The use of direct and indirect proportion in navigating the Voyager spacecraft to the outer planets. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract...
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Asteroid - Rocky Objects in Space
Objects composed of rocky or metallic materials, mainly found orbiting the Sun in a region called the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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The Solar System – Big reveal
What is it? ... It's Jupiter! Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Solar System A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
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Gas Giants - Outer Giants
Take a closer look at the four gas giants. They're called gas giants because they're made of gas – and they're giant! Our universe - Space adventure - Gas giants Learning Points Four of the planets in our solar system are known as the...
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Exploring Saturn
Joining the Cassini mission to explore Saturn. Our universe - Space adventure - Gas giants Learning Points The Cassini-Huygens mission was sent to explore the gas giant Saturn. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained in an...
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Gases – Did you know?
Did you know that the surface of Jupiter is made up entirely of gases? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Gases Learning Points The surface of Jupiter is made entirely of gases. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
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The Solar System – Spot the...
Six planets are shown on screen ... but can you spot the rocky planets? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Solar System A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in the group.
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Gas Giants - Outer Planets
Take a journey around our solar system and meet the gas giants. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets furthest from...
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Voyager Program for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a cosmic voyage through history with our captivating video on the Voyager program. Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Voyager 1 and 2, from their groundbreaking launches to their unprecedented journeys beyond the...
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The Universe and the Solar System: Components of the Solar System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the solar system components.
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Explore The 12 New Moons That Are Orbiting Jupiter! | Space Song For Kids
Let's learn about the 12 new moons that were discovered orbiting jupiter!