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Planet Kevin
In the hunt for new planets, scientists look for stars that wobble. Astronomy student, Kevin, used this science to discover his own planet. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Planet hunters use powerful telescopes to examine distant...
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What is an Orbit?
How the orbit of the planets is dictated by mass and the force of gravity. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The curved path of one object around another is its orbit. Objects orbit due to the effects of gravity. The...
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SETI: Are We Alone?
The SETI project scans the skies for alien messages, and controversially claim they succeeded in 1977. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, or SETI, is a collection of scientists who scan...
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The Goldilocks Zone
A delicate balancing act between the Sun and Earth makes ours the only known life-bearing planet in our Solar System. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Earth is the only planet with liquid water. If a planet is too close to...
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Milky Way's Black Hole
Scientists believe there is a supermassive black hole 26,000 light years away at the centre of our Galaxy. But how do they know, when they can't see it? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Black holes are formed when massive stars...
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Planetary nebula
A glowing cloud of dust and gas surrounding a star towards the end of its life cycle. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Core (Earth sciences)
The central, usually hottest and densest, part of a larger structure, for example a star, planet or galaxy. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Stars
Exploring the stars in our night sky. What are stars? Our universe - Space adventure - Our solar system Learning Points The Sun is at the centre of the Solar System. The planets, including the Earth, orbit around it. Our solar system...
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Sun and Earth – True or false
True or false ... The Sun is at the centre of our solar system? Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Sun, Earth and Moon Learning Points The Solar System is made up of planets that orbit the Sun. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False?...
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Beyond Our Solar System: Discovering Suns
Discover the billions of Sun-like stars outside our solar system. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Exoplanets orbit stars outside our solar system. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film...
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Constellations - Star Patterns
Take a trip across the night sky and find out about the constellations. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Our solar system is in a galaxy called the Milky Way. Solar systems grouped...
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Gravity in our universe
Discover that gravity is the force that keeps our solar system together. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The Sun has the greatest gravitational pull in the Solar System. Gravity keeps everything in the...
Great Big Story
Franz Liszt, the first music superstar and his legacy
Discover the life and impact of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer and pianist who redefined music superstardom, as explored by Gergely Fazekas from the Liszt Academy.
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Star Brightness
This video shows students how to support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth. The program helps students conduct a hands-on experiment...
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Franz Liszt, the first music superstar and his legacy
Discover the life and impact of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer and pianist who redefined music superstardom, as explored by Gergely Fazekas from the Liszt Academy.
Great Big Story
Magic wheelchair, transforming lives one costume at a time
Discover how Magic Wheelchair is creating unforgettable experiences for children in wheelchairs by turning their dream costumes into reality.
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Earth and Universe: The Celestial bodies
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the Celestial body and the Galaxy as the universe unit.14440
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Space Vocab And What Am I? Quiz For Kids | 4K
Blast off into space and learn fun space vocabulary words with this exciting quiz for kids! In this video, we’ll explore planets, stars, and other cool space terms. After learning the new words, challenge yourself with a fun 'What Am I?'...
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Compound Words For Kids | 4K
In this fun and educational video, kids will learn all about compound words! Join us as we explore how two smaller words come together to make one new word with a whole new meaning. We'll look at examples like 'sunflower,' 'butterfly,'...
Weird History
The Strange History of Mr. Ed the Talking Horse
In the 1960s, the story of a man and his talking horse captivated the globe. The show was Mister Ed, and it followed the hijinks of a talking horse named Mr. Ed and his keeper Wilbur Post. The show became an instant classic, and the...
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Honduras - Geography & Departments | Countries of the World
Learn the geography of Honduras -- the historical home of the Maya and other Mesoamerican cultures -- including its 18 Departments and capital of Tegucigalpa with this Countries of the World video by KLT!
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Syria - Geography & Governorates | Countries of the World
Learn about Syria -- a country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea -- including its 14 Governorates and capital city with this Countries of the World video by KLT!