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Writing a narrative opening based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'
Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the opening of a narrative based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to engage the reader and introduce characters and plot. - Using a range of...
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Writing a setting description based on 'A Christmas Carol'
Pupil outcome: I can write a narrative setting description based on 'A Christmas Carol'. Key learning points: - The purpose of a setting description is to provide rich detail that creates an atmosphere for the reader. - Precise...
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Generating vocabulary to describe a setting in 'The Viewer'
Pupil outcome: I can generate vocabulary to describe a setting in ‘The Viewer’. Key learning points: - A setting is where or when a story takes place. - Atmosphere involves how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and...
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Reading, responding to&performing 'A Bird came down the Walk' by Emily Dickinson
Pupil outcome: I can perform the poem, using intonation and expression to convey meaning. Key learning points: - The poem describes a bird that comes down a garden path and interacts with the natural world around it. - ‘A Bird came down...
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Analysing the atmosphere at Thornfield Hall in ‘Jane Eyre’
Pupil outcome: I can analyse Brontë’s creation of atmosphere in her description of Thornfield Hall in ‘Jane Eyre’. Key learning points: - Atmosphere is the mood or feeling of a piece of writing. - We would expect to find an ominous or...
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Reading an extract from 'Frankenstein': A fateful night
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Shelley crafts an unsettling atmosphere on the night of the birth of the Creature. Key learning points: - On a dreary night in November, Frankenstein brings his creation to life. - He despises his...
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Writing a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' (part 2)
Pupil outcome: I can write a section of the build-up of ‘The Borrowers’. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, the suspense heightens when Arrietty encounters the eye of a human “bean”. - The use of precise and...
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Understanding the regulatory functions of the biosphere
Pupil outcome: I can understand how the biosphere regulates the atmosphere and provides important environmental services. Key learning points: - The biosphere regulates the composition of the atmosphere. - The biosphere maintains soil...
The Daily Conversation
How More Water Vapor is Causing Extreme Weather
As the planet warms, there's more water vapor in the air, which makes storms stronger and causes heavier rain and snow. This extra heat and humidity can also make it dangerous to live in some places, especially at night when bodies can’t...
The Daily Conversation
Global Temperatures are Rising at Unprecedented Speed
Scientists know that greenhouse gases from human activities are warming the Earth and causing major changes in the environment. Dr. Jennifer Francis explains that for thousands of years, Earth’s temperature was mostly stable due to...
Curated Video
Should We Be Worried About Climate Change
Should We Be Worried About Climate Change. This is a clip from the Simba Creative documentary, Without Leaving Anyone Behind.
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How Ocean Rivers Feed Life on Earth
The East Australian Current (EAC) is a powerful marine river that shapes the climate and supports biodiversity. Scientists aboard the research vessel Investigator explore how this current interacts with underwater mountains to create...
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Black History Month Living Black Chemists
In celebration of Black History Month, learn about these 5 accomplished Living Black Chemists! 0:09 - Professor Isiah Warner 1:18 - Professor Paula T. Hammond 2:10 - Professor Joseph S. Francisco 3:35 - Dr. Sharon Haynie 4:56 - Professor...
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How to Calculate Boyles Law!
Boyles' Law Calculations are EASY! Boyles' Law tells us that there is an inverse relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas. But what does that mean? In this video, we cover Boyles' Law in detail and also go over how to...
Wonderscape
Modern Volcanic Eruptions: Tonga
The Tonga eruption in January 2022 was the most powerful volcanic explosion of the 21st century so far, sending ash 36 miles into the sky and creating tsunamis up to 65 feet high. The eruption was so strong that it caused a sonic boom...
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Water Cycle
This video is explaining how water cycle works for kids.
Astrum
The Unique Characteristics of Saturn
Almost everything you could want to know about the sixth planet to the Sun, Saturn.
Astrum
The Best Earth-like Exoplanet Has Major Problems
Why Earth 2.0 may not be such a feasible place for people to live.
Astrum
Findings from NASA's Juno spacecraft
It's been three years since NASA's Juno spacecraft arrived at Jupiter. But what has it seen and discovered? We will examine Jupiter's magnetic field, core, bands, aurora, atmosphere, storms and clouds.
Curated Video
Exploring the Mysteries of Mars
This video provides a brief overview of our fascination with Mars, from early misconceptions about Martian canals to current scientific missions searching for signs of microbial life. It highlights the challenging conditions on Mars,...
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The Fascinating World of Clouds: From Formation to Classification
In this video, viewers will learn about the formation of clouds and the different types of clouds that exist. The video explains how water vapor rises into the atmosphere and condenses into either liquid or ice, forming clouds. It also...
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Meteorites: From Shooting Stars to Ancient Clues
This video explores the fascinating world of meteorites, discussing their size, frequency of occurrence, and their role in meteor showers. It also highlights the rarity of meteorites making landfall and the largest known meteorite, the...
Visual Learning Systems
Our Planet
This video takes a look at the major categories of Earth's features including biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and the geosphere.
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ENVISAP: Monitoring the Ozone Layer and Ultraviolet Radiation
The Envy Sat satellite, launched in 2002, is a powerful tool for monitoring the Earth's oceans, land ice caps, and atmosphere. It specifically focuses on studying the ozone layer and its seasonal gaps that allow higher levels of...