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MEDCs
How does a country come to be termed More Economically Developed? And why does this matter? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. More Economically Developed Country (MEDC) refers to a nation amongst the richest in the...
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Biofuels
Can biofuels become the sustainable fuels of the future? Or does the energy used for their production, and impact on biodiversity mean they do more harm than good? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Biofuel is cheap to...
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What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is vital to life on Earth. What is it and why is it important and how is it changing? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Biodiversity is the number of different species and the variety within species. High biodiversity...
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Polymer
A large molecule consisting of many recurring units, or monomers, generally linked in long chains that may contain thousands of links. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Horror fan builds life size replica of Myers house
Kenny Caperton lives in a life size replica of Michael Myers' house from halloween, complete with horror memorabilia and movie props.
Great Big Story
Horror fan builds life-size replica of Myers house
Kenny Caperton lives in a life-size replica of Michael Myers' house from halloween, complete with horror memorabilia and movie props.
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Life on Earth - Evolution of Life
Life on Earth has been changing for billions of years. Our universe - Story of life - Life on Earth Learning Points Life has been on Earth for a very long time, but humans only evolved very recently by comparison. A Twig Junior Film -...
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Economic activities
Find out about primary, secondary and tertiary economic activities and which jobs fit which category. People and places -Human geography - Earning a living Learning Points Primary economic activities involve gathering raw materials....
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Natural Selection - Survival Process
What is natural selection and how does it work? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Genes are passed down from both parents to their young during reproduction. A mutation is a change in genes....
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What is a habitat?
Find out what a habitat is. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats Learning Points A habitat is where any organism lives. A habitat must provide for the survival of an organism. A habitat must provide food, water...
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Noise pollution
Find out what it's like living next to an airport and how the problem of noise pollution can be tackled. Physical processes -Sound - Dangers of sound Learning Points Noise pollution can damage hearing. Soft materials absorb sound and...
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The Arctic tundra environment
Find out how Arctic foxes survive in the cold tundra environment. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment Learning Points The environment is the conditions of the area in which an organism lives....
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Howler monkeys
Meet the howler monkey – the loudest animal on land. Physical processes - Sound - Volume Learning Points Volume is a measure of the loudness of a sound. High-energy sounds are loud. Low-energy sounds are quiet. The larger the vibrations,...
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Life underground
Discover why the soil makes a surprisingly good habitat. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats Learning Points Soil is a habitat and contains a range of both living and non-living things. Soil is a mixture of...
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Living things
Some robots can be very lifelike but what makes something alive? Life processes - Living processes - Living things Learning Points All living things need nutrition and energy. All living things react to their environment, excrete waste...
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What is a microorganism?
Microorganisms live everywhere on Earth, but what are they and how do they affect humans? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Microorganisms Learning Points Microorganisms are so small they can only be seen with a microscope....
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Cane toads
There are many ways to deal with pest problems, but some of them can create unexpected outcomes. People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Science and the environment Learning Points Biological control uses natural predators...
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What is a Cell? - Cell Basics
Every organism is made up of cells, but what exactly is a cell? Life processes - Living processes - Cells Learning Points A cell is the most basic unit of life. Cells are the building blocks of all living things. There are many types of...
Visual Learning Systems
Life Cycle Models
This program helps students develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles including the stages of birth, growth, reproduction and death. Through the use of colorful real-life examples, students will create...
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Jules Verne for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the world-famous French author whose interest in science, technology, and adventure wrote books like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and became a founder of the genre that became known as "science fiction."
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Leonardo da Vinci For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and engineering genius of the Italian Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa and sketched inventions ahead of his time.
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Charlemagne For Kids
Learn about Charlemagne or Charles the Great, the powerful king who conquered much of Europe and spread educational and economic reforms across his newfound kingdom.
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History of The Buddha for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, the founder of the world religion Buddhism and revered by many as the "Enlightened One."
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Joshua Marin, the teen cobbler transforming sneaker culture
Meet Joshua Marin, a 20-year-old cobbler revitalizing the craft by blending traditional skills with sneaker culture. Discover how he's turning worn shoes into stylish kicks!