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Building the Pyramids
The use of 3-4-5 triangles in creating uniform right-angles and angles of incline in the ancient Pyramids of Egypt. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show...
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Queen Hatshepsut's Ship
An international team of archaeologists face a unique challenge to build a replica of the Pharaoh Queen's famous ship, based only on an ancient scale drawing. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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Quarrying: Impacts
Quarries are found all over the world, providing employment and boosting local economies. What are the various economic, social and environmental impacts? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Globally, rock such as granite, marble...
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Living On the Edge
Cities near fault lines are at high risk of earthquakes. Can earthquakes be predicted, and how can these communities prepare for the worst? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cities near fault lines are at high risk of...
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Brownfield Sites
Reusing previously built-on "Brownfield" sites is an environmentally friendly solution to housing shortages. But there can be hidden dangers. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. A brownfield site is...
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Planes, Wedges, Screws
There are only six basic types of machine. Discover more about planes, wedges and screws: what are they and why are they useful? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Machines based on the ideas of Archimedes make work easier. An inclined...
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China's Mass Migration
The largest mass migration in the world is taking place, as Chinese farmers flock from their rural homes to urban areas. But their search for better standards of living does not always turn out as they'd hoped... Human Geography -...
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Strengthening the Bank of China
The Bank of China Towers in Hong Kong were once Asia's tallest buildings. To stabilise the structure, the strongest shape was used... the triangle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
Bedtime History
The Great Wall of China For Kids
Learn about the construction and history of the Great Wall of China featuring Bedtime History narration designed especially for kids.
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History of Disneyland
Learn about Walt Disney's dream to build a theme park and the hard work, determination and creativity it took to make that dream come true.
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Skyscrapers for Kids | Bedtime History
Discover the awe-inspiring world of skyscrapers in our latest video! From the towering heights of the Burj Khalifa to the architectural marvel of One World Trade Center, explore how these giants of engineering transform city skylines....
Wonderscape
How Was Stonehenge Built? Unraveling the Ancient Techniques
Delve into the mysteries of how Stonehenge was constructed over 1,500 years by Neolithic builders. Learn about the possible methods used to transport massive bluestones over 180 miles, shape the sarsen stones, and assemble the iconic...
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The Dakota Access Pipeline: Standing Rock's Fight for Environmental Justice
This video explores the controversy surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline, highlighting the protests led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their allies against its construction. Learn about the legal battles, environmental concerns,...
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Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of Saint Louis
This video details Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 transatlantic flight in the Spirit of Saint Louis. It explores the challenges he faced, including fundraising for the plane's construction, careful design for a long-distance journey,...
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Estimator
David is the Chief Estimator for Hoar Construction. an industry leader for over 70 years. Being with the company for over 25 years, David advises interested students to get as much immersive experience as often as possible, especially on...
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Environmental Scientist
Charlotte is an Environmental Scientist with Environmental Systems Analysis, Inc in Annapolis, Md. Charlotte plays a key role in monitoring the effect of new construction on the surrounding environment and making sure developers are...
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Construction CEO
MaryJean is the Owner and President of NY-CONN Corp., an electrical contracting and construction company located in Danbury, CT. She runs us through the various types of projects her company handles, from road repairs to new building...
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Balance of the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco s Golden Gate Bridge takes its name from the narrow opening to San Francisco Bay. It links the city with Marin County. When it opened in 1937 it replaced a ferry service that had been in operation for more than a 100 years....
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Big Ideas - Episode 11 - Bridges of the World
Building bridges has long been a Big Idea, and many ancient examples still stand today. Recently Prague residents celebrated the 600th anniversary of the laying of the first stone of their famous Charles Bridge. The University of...
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Football Shorts - Episode 50 WEMBLEY STADIUM
ENGLAND S NEW WEMBLEY STADIUM IS FINALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS. REBUILDING OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL S LEGENDARY VENUE TOOK FAR LONGER THAN HAD ORIGINALLY BEEN SCHEDULED AND THE CONSTRUCTION FIRM MULTIPLEX FACES SUBSTANTIAL LOSSES DUE TO PENALTY...
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Unique Architecture of the Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has been under construction form more than 100 years. The cathedral s designer Antoni Gaudi once remarked that "My client is not in a hurry." His designs were distinctive featuring irregular and complex...
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Speech Synthesis API - Text to Speech
In this video, you will learn about the Speech Synthesis API. We will see how to create a project that converts text to speech using the Speech Synthesis API. This clip is from the chapter "Web Browser APIs" of the series "Modern...
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Async and Await
In this video, we will introduce the async/await syntax for working with Promises in JavaScript. We will cover how to define an async function, use the await keyword to wait for a Promise to resolve, and handle errors using try/catch...
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Event Bubbling
In this video, we will explore how event bubbling works in JavaScript. You will learn about the event propagation model and how to use it to handle events more efficiently. This clip is from the chapter "Events" of the series "Modern...