Discover how energy from the Sun is converted into different forms, and what happens to energy that is 'lost' from a system. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The Sun provides almost all the energy on Earth. Energy...

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...

The brightest events in the Universe since the Big Bang; extremely powerful flashes of gamma rays that are believed to originate in massive supernova events. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds...

Objects composed of rocky or metallic materials, mainly found orbiting the Sun in a region called the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...

The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors such as temperature and pressure, wind speed, and precipitation. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...

A stream of charged particles, mainly electrons and protons, emitted from the Sun's outer atmosphere at up to 900 kilometres per second. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...

What is it? ... It's the Sun! Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.

What is it? ... These are solar panels! Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have...

Exploring the surface of the Sun. Our universe - Space adventure - The Sun and Moon Learning Points The Sun provides the Earth with energy in the form of light and heat. It is vital to all life on Earth. A Twig Junior Film - Core science...

Investigating different light sources. The world around us - Light and sound - Light Learning Points An object that gives out (emits) light is called a light source. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained in an easy way for...

Discover the size and scale of the Moon. Our universe - Space adventure - The Sun and Moon Learning Points The Moon is much smaller the Sun. Astronauts have travelled to the Moon in spacecraft. The first astronaut landed on the moon in...

Did you know that the Moon reflects light from the Sun? The Moon is a reflector. The world around us - Light and sound - Light Learning Points An object that reflects light is called a reflector. The Moon is a reflector and it reflects...

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...

Did you know that solar power can be used to fly a plane? People and places - Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points Solar power from photovoltaic panels can be used to fly planes. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...

Find out why the equator doesn't experience seasons like other parts of the planet. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Seasons Learning Points The equator is an imaginary line around the centre of the Earth. The equator divides...

True or false ... Fossil fuels are made in a factory? Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy Learning Points Fossil fuels are the remains of ancient plants and animals. A Twig Tidbit Film -...

Witness the aurora ... a beautiful light display. Physical processes - Light - Light sources Learning Points Auroras occur when particles from the Sun hit Earth's atmosphere. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the...

True or false ... Earth is the closest planet to the Sun? Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to...

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?...

Four different dates are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Sun, Earth and Moon Learning Points February has 29 days in a leap year. A leap year occurs every 4 years. There are 366...

True or false ... It takes eight and a half minutes for light from the Sun to travel to our planet? Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points It takes eight and a half minutes for light from the Sun to travel...

Four different images of shadows are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points Shadows are created when an object blocks the path of light. A Twig Tidbit Film -...

Four different organisms are shown, but which is the odd one out and does not consume energy? Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy Learning Points Plants take energy from the Sun through...

Did you know that the Sun produces vibrations? Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points The Sun produces vibrations. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.