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Curated Video
An exploration of Chapter 1 of 'Lord of the Flies'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how characters and objects are presented in Chapter 1. Key learning points: - In Chapter 1, we meet the characters Ralph, Piggy and Jack who have contrasting personalities. - Piggy seems to be the weakest...
Curated Video
The Legacy of Bobby Charlton and the Busby Babes: Triumph and Tragedy at Manchester United
This video provides a brief overview of Bobby Charlton's career as a player for Manchester United, highlighting his role as one of the Busby Babes, the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of his teammates, and his subsequent...
Debunked
Why Don't Airlines Give Passengers Parachutes
The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.
Debunked
How To Survive Falling From A Plane Without A Parachute! #SURVIVAL #MYTHS #
You wake and suddenly you're no longer on the plane! But what are your chances and how do you increase your odds of surviving a fall from the cruising altitude of an airliner?
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Plot Summary
A group of schoolboys have been evacuated from England after the outbreak of nuclear war. But their plane crashes over the Pacific and they are left to fend for themselves. The island provides everything they need to survive until they...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 7-9 Summary
The hunt for the beast continues until Ralph, Simon and Jack see something hideous on the mountaintop. Now there’s real terror in the camp and order starts to break down. Jack goes off to start his own tribe, while Ralph and a few...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 4-6 Summary
There’s major excitement on the beach when Ralph spots a ship! But this quickly turns to rage when Ralph realises that Jack’s hunters let the signal fire go out. Tensions flare as Ralph confronts Jack, who only seems to care about...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 10-12 Summary
After the violent storm, the group descends into further chaos. Jack and his hunters create mischief and steal something valuable from Ralph’s camp. When Ralph and his small group of loyal friends confront Jack’s tribe, things don’t go...
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Chapters 1-3 Summary
With the outbreak of nuclear war, a group of schoolboys have been evacuated from England. But their plane crashes over the Pacific, leaving them stranded on a tropical island. The group votes Ralph in as their leader and he starts to...
AllTime 10s
10 Ways To Survive A Plane Crash
Statistically speaking, planes are one of the safest ways of getting about. But, if you are one of the unlucky few to end up in a plane crash' here are a few tips that would be worth remembering.
Weird History
True Story Behind The Soccer Team's Andes Plane Crash
On Oct. 13, 1972, a plane carrying 45 passengers, including the Old Christians Uruguayan rugby team, crashed in the Andes between Chile and Argentina. The Uruguayan Air Force flight 571 survivors believed they would be rescued within...
Weird History
The Day The Music Died
In the chorus of the song 'American Pie' by Don McLean, we hear the line "the day the music died" which refers to February 3, 1959, when rising music stars Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson, AKA The Big Bopper, perished when their...
AllTime 10s
10 Ways To Survive Against All The Odds
If you ever encounter a shark in the ocean or find yourself in the middle of a field when lightening strikes, you'll be better equipped to survive against the odds with this top 10.
Weird History
The Tragic End Of Randy Rhoads
Randall Rhoads was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. His music and legacy landed him on multiple "Greatest Guitarists" lists. However, his talented life was tragically cut short after a...
Weird History
How Juliane Koepcke Survived A Plane Crash And 11 Days Alone In The Amazon
In December 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother were traveling to see her father on LANSA Flight 508 when the plane was felled by lightning and broke apart. Considered the worst lightning strike in history, the crash...