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The Windiest Places on Earth | SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks explore two of the windiest places on Earth: Mount Washington in New Hampshire, USA, and Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica.
Be Smart
The TRUE Story of Ben Franklin & His Kite
You’ve probably heard of Ben Franklin and the kite. But do you know the TRUE story of how his famous experiment changed the world? Here’s the tale of how one person’s quest for scientific knowledge altered the direction of history.
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Should We Put Wind Turbines on Kites?
The future of wind energy is solarpunk. At least according to some manufacturers who want to put wind turbines on kites, blimps, or just generally up in the air where wind can generate green energy and fight climate change more efficiently.
PBS
Poet Willie Perdomo on the value of writing letters in a digital world
Texting and emailing have revolutionized the way we communicate, enabling us to be more efficient and stay in touch more easily. But they have also altered the dynamics of some of our most important relationships. Within this new digital...
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The Mollusk Hiding Rare Minerals in its Teeth
Chitons are constantly scraping their teeth on rocks to eat the algae off of them, but that means their teeth need to be pretty tough. And it turns out one species's teeth are the hardest, stiffest biominerals in any living thing we've...
TED Talks
Saul Griffith: High-altitude wind energy from kites!
In this brief talk, Saul Griffith unveils the invention his new company Makani Power has been working on: giant kite turbines that create surprising amounts of clean, renewable energy.
SciShow
Great Minds: Benjamin Franklin: Founding Nerd
Learn the truth about Benjamin Franklin, his experiments into electricity, including the real story behind the kite and the key.
SciShow Kids
Let's Make a Kite!
One of Jessi and Squeak's favorite things to do on a nice day is to go to the park and fly their homemade kites! Today, Jessi will show you how to build your own kite and tell you how a little wind can send it soaring through the air!
SciShow
"Alternative" Alternative Energies
Humans have an almost insatiable energy demand, so scientists and engineers are always on the lookout for sustainable ways to provide the energy we need. And some of these ideas go way beyond solar panels and wind turbines! Chapters View...
SciShow Kids
Fun Summer Science!
The sun is out and Jessi and Squeaks are ready to perform all kinds of fun outdoor science experiments! Let's take a look at some of the fun activities they've done before, like making a kite, building a solar tower, blowing bubbles, and...
Curated Video
How to Make an Origami Snake
Howcast - Learn how to make an origami snake with this origami video from Howcast.
Curated Video
How to Read the Astrological Configurations
Howcast -Learn how to read the astrological configurations from famed astrologer Jenny Lynch in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Make a Simple Paper Kite
Howcast - Got an urge to go fly a kite? With this simple project you can be out the door and flying high in no time.
Curated Video
Exploring the Historic Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, Egypt
The Citadel of Kite Bay, built in the 15th century by Sultan Ashraf, is a historic fortress in Alexandria. It was constructed to defend against Ottoman invasions on the site of the ancient lighthouse. Completed in 1479, it features...
Curated Video
Investigate lines of symmetry in 2D shapes by folding
Pupil outcome: I can use folding to investigate lines of symmetry in different 2D shapes. Key learning points: - When you fold a shape on a line of symmetry, the two halves will match exactly. - A line of symmetry is not always...
Curated Video
Embracing Enthusiasm: A Journey of Inspiration and Achievement
In this video, Mila the Meerkat shares her enthusiasm for her country, Angola, and teaches a valuable lesson about the power of enthusiasm. Through the story of Joao and his kite-flying adventure, viewers learn that enthusiasm can...
Science ABC
Science Of Kites: How Do Kites Fly?
Kites fly because of the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. The difference in air pressure on the top and bottom of the kite creates lift. The drag is created by the friction of the air flowing around the kite. The lift balances the...
The Kiboomers
What's the Weather Like Today | Weather Song for Kids | The Kiboomers
What's the Weather Like Today? Weather song for kids. Learn snowy, sunny, windy and rainy vocabulary. What's the weather, What's the weather, What's the weather like today? All together, All together, What's the weather like today? Look...
Curated Video
Wind Turbines - Power Generation
Wind turbines generate electricity. The world around us - Inventions - Electricity Learning Points Wind turbines generate electricity. Electricity can come from many different sources, including wind turbines. A Twig Junior Film - Core...
Wonderscape
Myths in Science and History: Newton, Franklin, and Enslavement
Discover the truths behind famous myths like Isaac Newton’s apple story and Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment. Learn how these stories were exaggerated over time and find out how enslavement existed in all American colonies, not just...
Wonderscape
The Wright Brothers' First Glider and Early Flight Experiments
Discover how the Wright brothers designed and tested their first glider, an important step in their journey to powered flight. This video explores the concept of wing warping, the challenges of creating lift, and their initial flight...
Wonderscape
The Art and Science of Spider Webs: Exploring Arachnid Ingenuity
Discover the world of spiders and their webs, spanning various habitats and featuring nearly 40,000 types worldwide. Learn about their unique silk-spinning abilities to create webs for trapping prey and other uses. Understand spiders'...
Curated Video
Wind Power Revolution: the Future of Shipping
Learn about a German cargo ship that uses a kite system to harness high-level winds and reduce fuel consumption by 20%. This innovative technology can be retrofitted to existing ships and aims to convert 400 ships by 2013. With...