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Saviour Siblings
The story of a young boy with a dangerous blood condition, whose parents want to have another child in order to save their son. Should they be allowed? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. "Saviour siblings" refers to babies born...
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Rural Deprivation
Rural deprivation is when rural areas suffer a lack of resources, amenities or jobs. This can have a widespread effect on the economic status of these areas and the development of a country as a whole. Human Geography - Orientation And...
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Oil Shocks
The factors affecting global oil prices, and what can happen if prices shift dramatically. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Oil price is determined by the current supply to world markets, the amount in reserves, and...
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Fair Trade
Find out the principles underlying some of the most prominent Fair Trade schemes and how these can redress unequal relationships between small producers and global buyers. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The...
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Nuclear Power
How is this powerful and controversial energy source produced? Do the advantages outweigh the dangers of nuclear power? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Nuclear power is created using uranium, and small amounts can...
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Demographic Transition Model
Exploring models which describe changes in birth and death rates as countries go through five stages of development. How does development impact population age and rate of change? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The...
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Fold Mountains: Uses
Fold mountains provide a challenge for humans in many ways. What are the uses of this terrain around the world? And how do these effect the environment of fold mountain ranges? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The impressive...
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Percentages: Tax Breaks
Where you live could affect how much of your salary is spent on tax. Where in the world has the highest and lowest tax systems, and what is tax spent on? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
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Hyperinflation: 1920s Germany
The causes and effects of spiralling interest rates in 1920s Germany, when money became so devalued it was burnt as fuel. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films...
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Ecosystem Management: Tropical Rainforests
The Amazon rainforest is being cut down for resources and land at a rapid rate. Learn how alternative farming methods, incentives to cut carbon emissions and protected reserves are helping to conserve the rainforest from further harm....
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What is Globalisation?
How changes in communications and transport technologies have changed lives around the world. Discover what defines globalisation and the impacts. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Globalisation is the process whereby...
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LEDCs
What is a Less Economically Developed Country? And how does this affect the lives of those who live there? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC) refers to a nation with a low...
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International trade
Find out what international trade is and how countries exchange goods. People and places -Human geography - International trade Learning Points International trade is the exchange of goods between countries. Goods that are brought in...
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The equator
Find out why countries on the equator enjoy sunshine for most of the year. People and places - Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points The equator divides the planet into two halves: the northern hemisphere and the southern...
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Islands
How do factors such as remoteness and population density affect the lives of island communities? People and places -Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Population density is used to count the number of people in an area. Islands...
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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...
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Switzerland
Visit Switzerland and find out why the country boasts high levels of employment and wealth. People and places - Human geography - Earning a living Learning Points Some countries have lower rates of unemployment than others. An...
Bedtime History
Mayan Civilization for Kids
Learn about the Mayan Civilization and their powerful empire that spread across ancient Mesoamerica.
Bedtime History
The Berlin Wall For Kids
Learn about the Cold War and the building and later tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Bedtime History
International Space Station for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the International Space Station, from its gradual creation to its current habitat for research and space discovery.
Bedtime History
History of Chocolate For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars by modern companies like Hershey, learn how we came to enjoy one of the world's most...
Bedtime History
Gail Halvorsen, The Berlin Candy Bomber | Bedtime History
Learn about World War II pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who came up with a creative way to bring hope to the children of war-torn Germany by dropping. candy from his bomber plane.
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Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) History for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the construction of the tunnel between England and France below the English Channel.