Science ABC
Black Holes Explained: What Is a Black Hole? How They Form?
A black hole is a celestial body or simply a place in space where the gravitational pull is so high that nothing, not even light can escape it. This is why it's completely black, and hence it's called a black hole. A black hole's...
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Why Do Our Fingers Curl While We Sleep?
Your fingers curl inwards when you sleep because of the way the muscles in your arms relax and due to the length of the tendons that connect the bones in the finger to the muscles in the arm. The movement of fingers, like any other body...
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Antagonistic muscles
Opposing pairs of muscles that move the same bone in opposite directions. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Expansion and Contraction
Discover how different materials react to heat, and why this can be both useful and dangerous. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Temperature affects the size and shape of an object due to the expansion and contraction...
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Heart
The heart powers everything you do. It pumps without you thinking about it, and beats over a billion times in an average lifetime. But how does it work? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. The heart is the hardest working muscle in...
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Ball and Hoop
We use a metal ball and hoop to demonstrate heat expansion. When cool, the ball fits through the hoop, but there is little extra space. The ball is then heated over a Bunsen burner. When hot, the ball doesn't fit through the hoop. We see...
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Birth
A guide to how the mother and baby's bodies change and cope with labour - the most challenging and potentially dangerous phase of pregnancy. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. In the weeks leading up to birth, the mother's body...
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Amazing muscles
Which uses more muscles: smiling or frowning? Life processes - Body systems - Joints and muscles Learning Points Muscles are vital for movement. Skeletal muscles are those that are attached to bones. Muscles often work in pairs,...
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Erosion and weathering
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...
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The Cardiac Cycle Song
If you think the Cardiac Cycle is hard, then this song's for you. From the lub to the dub, this will have you jamming your way to a deeper understanding of the cardiac cycle. Enjoy. 00:00 Chorus 00:22 Atrial Systole 00:44 Chorus 00:55...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
In vs Im: Understanding German Prepositions in 2024 - Shallow German Deep Dive
The world of German prepositions can be confusing, but with this video, you will learn the nuanced differences between "in" and "im" in German. Have you ever found yourself puzzled over when to use these seemingly simple, yet...
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Exploring Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns Through Storytelling
Discover the world of contractions and singular possessive pronouns with a captivating story about a turtle and a rabbit racing. Learn to identify and use contractions like "I'm," "doesn't," and "can't," alongside possessive pronouns...
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Understanding Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Delve into the basics of English grammar with a focus on contractions and singular possessive pronouns. Learn how to form contractions using "not" and verbs like "to be," and distinguish between similar sounding words such as "it's" (it...
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Mastering Contractions in English Grammar
Explore the world of contractions in English, focusing on those involving the verb "to be" and the word "not." Learn how to shorten phrases like "cannot" to "can't" and "will not" to "won't," using apostrophes to combine words for more...
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Mastering Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Dive into the world of contractions and singular possessive pronouns, the everyday tools of the English language that enhance clarity and fluency in communication. Learn how contractions streamline sentences, transforming "cannot" into...
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Review for You: Abbreviations
Mr. Griot reviews abbreviations and shows the students what words are commonly abbreviated.
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Crazy Contractions
Mr. Griot explains that contractions are formed when two words are put together and shortened. He also teaches the purpose of the apostrophe in contractions. Mr. Griot also demonstrates how to write contractions correctly and correct...
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Review for You: Using Contractions
Mr. Griot reviews the origins of contractions and practices using them properly in a sentence.
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Why Do Our Fingers Curl While We Sleep?
Your fingers curl inwards when you sleep because of the way the muscles in your arms relax and due to the length of the tendons that connect the bones in the finger to the muscles in the arm. The movement of fingers, like any other body...
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Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Contraction"
This video analyzes a profound moment in Act 3 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet accuses Gertrude of corrupting the sanctity of marriage. It examines Hamlet's metaphor of the soul being plucked from the body of the marriage contract,...
All Ears English
1890 - There are so Many Reasons to Learn this English Grammar
Do you sometimes hear native speakers say there's when they should say there are? Why do they make this mistake? In today's episode, we answer a student question about when and why native speakers do this. Listen in for English to...
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Conventions of English
Conventions of English demonstrates how to use conventions of English by writing sentences using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
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Can You Actually Die From a Panic Attack? How Danger Symptoms Fool You
Do you know the danger symptoms of a panic attack? Many people don't. In this video, I talk about how danger symptoms can fool you into thinking you're having a heart attack or some other life-threatening emergency. If you or someone you...
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British English Pronunciation Practice - "Inconsistent" Poem & Explanation
British English pronunciation is notoriously tricky. To honor some of the nuances of its "inconsistent" pronunciation I wrote a little poem. Mastering pronunciation requires consistent and focused practice.