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Soaring Above the French Riviera: A Drone's View
Experience the stunning beauty of the French Riviera from above with this breathtaking drone footage. Fly over the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and the charming boulevards of some iconic French cities. Discover the luxurious...
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The Mayflower
The arrival of the Mayflower on the shores of Cape Cod in 1620 signaled the beginning of a new age of European colonization in North America. But why did the Pilgrims and Strangers want to migrate to the New World? Who were they? And...
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Delta
A geographical feature formed where a river reaches the sea or other large body of water into which it empties. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Coastal Processes: Waves
Coastal features around the world vary hugely. How do waves contribute to shaping coastlines? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Waves are created by wind. Waves vary in size and strength. Waves break in shallow water....
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Coastal Processes
A closer look at the three key processes that shape our coasts. What are they and what effects do they have? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Our coastlines are constantly being re-shaped by three key processes. Erosion -...
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Factpack: Beaufort Scale
How to rate the wind according to Beaufort's scale, from a gentle breeze to a hurricane-force gale. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
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Factpack: Amazing Migrations
Discover the reasons animals and tiny insects travel vast distances each year. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
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Coastal Landforms
Coastal erosion produces beautiful beaches and some rather unusual land formations, from spits to stacks, mud flats to salt marshes. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cliffs are formed when destructive waves attack the bottom of...
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Migration: Reproduction
Some animals must migrate to reproduce. Pacific salmon migrate thousands of kilometres to spawn - an epic journey which ends in death. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Pacific salmon migrate thousands of miles to reproduce. Their...
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Oil Spills - Environmental Impact
Offshore oil spills can lead to decades of ecological harm for marine life. How can we clean-up oil spills and limit damage to the environment? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Offshore oil spills float on the surface of...
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Mapping the Sea
Charting the waters around the Scottish island of Orkney was a pivotal moment in maritime mapping. But a reliance on outdated maps places modern ships in danger. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Before...
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Inventions to Save the Planet
Discover some geo-engineering techniques that scientists are developing to manipulate Earth's climate. What are they and how would they work? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Geo-engineering strives to use technology to...
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How Did Fish Evolve?
Journey through the evolution of fish, from the first vertebrate to the fish species that would eventually evolve to crawl onto land. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The first fish was called Haikouichthys, and it evolved in...
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Santorini: Looking for Atlantis
Could Atlantis, the mythical city which sank beneath the sea, be based in historical fact? The story of how a volcanic eruption on Crete may have inspired this enduring myth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In 1630BC, the...
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Minerals – Did you know?
Did you know that there are caves that are made entirely of salt? These were formed 6 million years ago. Material processes - Classifying materials - Minerals A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
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Expanding oceans
Why are sea levels rising at twice the rate that scientists predicted? Material processes - Changing materials - Expansion and conduction Learning Points Thermal expansion is due to molecules gaining energy. The thermal expansion of ice...
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Jacques Cousteau for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the childhood of Jacques Cousteau, when he first became interested in the ocean, his later invention of the aqua-lung and his filmmaking adventures across the globe.
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Under The Sea Talking Flashcards And Game For Toddlers
Join us on an underwater adventure with our exciting talking flashcards and fun game! Perfect for toddlers, this video helps little ones learn about sea creatures while enhancing their vocabulary and recognition skills. Let's dive in and...
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Dolphins Facts
Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and can be found worldwide, usually in shallow seas. They are carnivores, mostly eating fish, squid and crustaceans. Bottlenose Dolphins are grey in colour, and have a distinctive dorsal fin...
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Sorting Animals into Categories
Miss Palomine defines the terms sort and categories. As an example, she then uses animals to sort into various categories. She demonstrates the different ways animals can be sorted into different groups and categories.
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Introduction to Air and Sea Transport - Tamil
Modes of transport: All about Air and Sea transport