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Weather
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...
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Solar wind
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...
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The Sun as a light source – Big reveal
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.
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The Sun as our main source of energy – Big reveal
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...
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The Sun - Sun’s Features
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...
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Light
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...
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The Moon - Moon’s Scale
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...
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Reflectors
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...
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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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The future of energy – Did you know?
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...
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Seasons – Clip
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...
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The Sun as our main source of energy – True or false
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 -...
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Light sources – Clip
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...
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The Solar System – True or false
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...
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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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Sun and Earth – Odd one out
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...
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Solar Power - Renewable Energy
Learn about the up and coming form of energy – solar power! People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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Total solar eclipse
Find out what causes a total solar eclipse. Physical processes -Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's orbit passes between the Earth and the Sun. During a solar eclipse the Moon...
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The Sun and shadows
Investigate why shadows change size during the day. Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points Shadows change size during the day because of the position of the Sun. When the Sun is overhead shadows are short....
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Gas Giants - Outer Planets
Take a journey around our solar system and meet the gas giants. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets furthest from...
Bedtime History
Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
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What is a star? For Kids
Climb into a rocket and take a journey across the universe to the place where stars are born. Then learn about the life of stars, supernovas and how our own star, The Sun, gives life to all living things.
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The Sun: Heart of Our Solar System
Explore the captivating details about the sun, the central star of our solar system. Learn about its immense size, its role in holding the solar system together, and the crucial light and heat it provides to sustain life on Earth. Earth...
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Scissors Skills: Sunny Cutting
A sunny way to help my boy to improve his scissor skills