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The Future of Ocean Exploration
Deep sea mining, seafloor vents, underwater drones, bioluminescent sharks, and the disturbing effects of ocean acidification highlight the near future of oceanographic discovery.
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Battle of Midway for Kids | World War II
In this episode, we dive into the Battle of Midway, a major turning point in World War II. Just months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy faced off against Japan in a fierce sea and air battle. You’ll learn how clever...
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Battle of Guadalcanal |Guadalcanal Campaign
Imagine being on a hot, rainy island far away during World War II. This video tells the story of the Battle of Guadalcanal, one of the most important battles in the Pacific. It started in 1942 and lasted for many months. American...
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Why So Few People Live On New Zealand's South Island
New Zealand is incredible to behold. Its physical geography, mostly on the South Island, is some of the most awe inspiring in the entire world. And its for this reason, that the country has gained international fame through the likes of...
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How Industrial Trawling Spurred Marine Conservation Efforts
Hear from a small-scale fisherman who has been using rod and reel fishing methods in Kodiak, Alaska since 1983 and from a marine conservationist. The explain the sustainability of jig boat fishing compared to industrial methods, which...
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Tracing the Journey of a Bottle in the Ocean
Join Vincent, Agathe, and David as they investigate the journey of a bottle thrown into the sea. Inspired by the famous 1992 plastic duck experiment, they study ocean currents, including surface and deep currents, to predict the bottle's...
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Panama: Birds, History, and the Panama Canal
Discovering the Isthmus of Panama:Our next adventure takes us across continents to the Isthmus of Panama, home to the renowned Panama Canal. Explore this vital waterway, offering a gateway to maritime, commercial, and financial services....
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Why China Is Building Artificial Islands To Control The South China Sea
China lays claim to basically the entire South China Sea by way of its infamous "nine-dash line." But while China claims the entire area, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan each have their own claims as well. This has...
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Why "Nobody" Lives In The VAST MAJORITY Of British Columbia
British Columbia is huge! In fact, outside of Alaska, it is larger than any other U.S. state. But despite its physical size, the majority of the Canadian province's population exists within the far southwest corner, mostly within the...
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Structure of the Earth
The land surface of the Earth accounts for 1% of its total volume. Travel from the core to Earth's surface, examining the layers that make up our planet. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Earth is made up of four layers. The...
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El Niño
The legendary El Niño effect causes dramatic shifts of weather, resulting in droughts and floods across the globe. It can all be traced to winds dying down over the Pacific ocean. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. El Niño is a...
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The Pacific Flyer
How Richard Branson's team created the world's largest hot air balloon in order to undertake a daring crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
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Hawaii: Impacts of Tourism
Hawaii has benefitted from the growth of global tourism: but what have the impacts been on its environment and culture? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Hawaii is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world,...
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Tuvalu: The Threat of Rising Seas
The inhabitants of this tiny nation state are some of the first in the world to feel the full impact of climate change. As rising sea levels threaten their whole country, what action can they take? Human Geography - Orientation And...
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Mapping the seas – Clip
Explore the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench. People and places - Mapping - Mapping the seas A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond the curriculum.
Weird History
Bizarre Geography Facts From Around the World
We learn about geography in school. We have a basic understanding, or at least we should, of where places are, how they got there, and why they are that way. We piece together an image of the world in our heads based on maps and globes,...
Bedtime History
Navajo Code Talkers for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers, who served valiantly during World War II.
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Exploring Water: Oceans, Seas, and More
Dive into the world of water, from the vast oceans that cover 71% of Earth's surface to the unique seas like the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. Learn about the role of water as the "universal solvent" and the mysteries hidden in the...
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The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores the significant effects of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States. It discusses how the acquisition doubled the country's size, opened up new trade routes along the Mississippi River, and enabled westward...
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Turning the Tide: Midway and the Allied Counterattack
Examine the turning point of World War II in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway, where Allied forces began a counteroffensive that would shift the momentum of the war. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater of World War II...
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The Tide of War: Pacific Theater Escalates
Trace the escalation of the Pacific Theater from the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor through the aggressive Japanese expansion and the pivotal battles that marked the early years of World War II. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the...
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Exploration Earth
Dr. Forrester gives information about Earth’s seven continents and five major oceans.
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10 Smallest Countries of the World by Land Mass
Learn about the 10 smallest countries in the world based on land area.
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Doolittle Raid: A Bold Strike to Boost American Morale
This video provides a detailed account of the Doolittle Raid, a pivotal event during World War II where American bombers launched a daring attack on the Japanese Empire in April 1942. It describes the planning and execution of the...