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Energy resources
Usable sources or stores of energy. 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 and key...
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Exothermic
A chemical reaction or process that releases heat. 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...
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The Elements: Carbon
Learn about carbon - the basis for all life on Earth. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Carbon is the basis for all life on Earth. Pure carbon exists in many useful forms. Diamond, graphite, coal and charcoal are all carbon....
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Carbon: Introduction
Carbon occurs naturally in four different forms. Discover how they differ and why? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Carbon is present in all living organisms. Carbon in its elemental form appears as four distinct...
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Fossil Fuels: Use
Fossil fuels are a finite energy source. How long will they last, and why is it so difficult and costly to extract these fuels from beneath the earth and oceans? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Fossil fuels are...
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Fossil Fuels: Formation
Where does our natural gas, coal and oil actually come from? Discover the processes that created our modern fossil-fuel reserves, which began millions of years ago. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Fossil fuels are...
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Natural and artificial materials – Pixelate
What is it? ... It's coal! Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.
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Fuels
Learn all about fossil fuels and how the energy they contain came from the Sun. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy Learning Points Oil and gas are formed from remains of marine plants...
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The energy debate
Which is better ... renewable or non-renewable energy? People and places -Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Non-renewable energy will run out; renewable energy will not. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful emissions....
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Non-renewable vs renewable
Investigate the pros and cons of non-renewable and renewable energy sources. People and places -Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Non-renewable energy sources are those that will run out....
Bedtime History
Rosalind Franklin for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the remarkable life and contributions of Rosalind Franklin, a pioneering scientist whose work was crucial in the discovery of DNA's double helix structure. Born in 1920 in London, Franklin was a brilliant chemist and X-ray...
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How Nuclear Reactors Generate Power
This video explains the process of nuclear fission and how it powers nuclear reactors to produce electricity. Learn how uranium atoms are split to create heat, which then drives steam turbines to generate energy, all while avoiding...
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Graduation of elements properties in the modern periodic table
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Estimate the reaction of non-metals with oxygen.14978
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Energy and Natural Resources
This video explores how energy and fuels are derived from natural resources. Special attention is given to how these energy resources affect the enviornment. In this activity students will investigate and describe energy resources. They...
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The Impact of Coal on the Environment
This video provides an overview of the use of coal for electricity and the impact it has on the atmosphere. The video highlights the significant increase in CO2 levels due to coal burning and the potential consequences on weather...
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Living Green - Episode 107 - New Coal Scheme
Coal factories could soon be revamped in Britain. With a focus on a clean energy future, the UK government is setting regulations for any new coal or gas fired power stations to be Clean which means lowering carbon emissions. In the long...
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Hot Air Ballooning: A Journey through History and Spectacle
Hot air ballooning, with a history spanning over 200 years, has evolved from paper balloons to modern nylon or dacron envelopes powered by propane gas burners. Pilots soar through the skies, relying on the wind for navigation and...
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Air Quality Alert: Understanding the Effects of Pollution on Our Environment
Discover how increasing urbanization and industrial activity contribute to air pollution and its harmful effects on ecosystems. Learn about the damaging consequences of smog on plant species like the Ponderosa pine and the broader impact...
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Revitalizing a Mining Town with Green Energy
Loos-en-Gohelle, a former mining town in northern France, has transformed into a model for sustainable development under the leadership of Mayor Jean-François Caron. By investing in green initiatives like photovoltaic solutions, even on...
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Our Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester explains that in order to preserve our natural resources, it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Doing so will help to save energy costs and preserve the environment.
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Explaining Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester provides information about the variety of natural resources on our planet. She explains how some of those resources are renewable, such as water, sun, and wind, while others are nonrenewable, such as oil, natural gas, and...
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Types of Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester teaches about renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
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Currently Electrical
Dr. Forrester explains the production of electricity and materials used to insulate and conduct it.
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Journey Back in Time on the Cumbres & Toltec Railway
Experience the beauty and history of the Cumbres & Toltec Railway, one of the last authentic steam railroads in the country.