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Big Ideas - Episode 14 - The Hovercraft
In the mid-1950 s the British engineer Sir Christopher Cockerel came up with his Big Idea of using air between the water and the hull of a boat to reduce drag. Sir Christopher s idea, the hovercraft, came into worldwide use in...
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Students Set Record with Battery-Powered Aircraft
In July 2006 a group of students from the Tokyo Institute of Technology had assembled to set an unusual record. They had built an unusual aircraft that weighed just 54 kilograms but with a wingspan of 31 metres it was very fragile. The...
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Evolution of the Hovercraft
In 1959 the SRN1 crossed the English Channel. The hovercraft floated on a cushion of air and could travel over land, water or ice. Soon commercial machines were taking passengers at speeds far greater than could be achieved by...
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X-38: the International Space Station's Emergency Vehicle
The X-38 was an experimental prototype for a spacecraft that could carry as many as 7 people. It was designed to carry all seven space station astronauts back to Earth in the event of an emergency.
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The Apollo-Soyuz Mission
On July 15th 1975 a Soyuz spacecraft blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Seven hours later an Apollo spacecraft took off from Florida. They were on a joint mission – the first ever international space rendezvous.
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Zeppelin Air Ship Travel
Air Ship travel via a zeppelin reached it s pinnacle in the 1930 s but is now used in scenic tours and advertising, the immense helium balloon above the cabin providing the perfect billboard.
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Shakespeare's Othello: Act 2, Scene 1 Analysis
This video analyzes Act 2, Scene 1 of Othello, highlighting the shift from military tension to domestic drama. It explores the nullification of the Turkish threat and the focus on Othello's role as a husband, as well as Iago's initial...
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Art Activity: Toiler Paper Tube Stamping
We used toilet roll tubes to make those creative stamps for more arty fun. I gave Max a chance to make one himself but then I ended up finishing it myself. To make fun last even longer we have switched to black paper, that gave Max a bit...
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Scissors Skills: Sunny Cutting
A sunny way to help my boy to improve his scissor skills
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Magic Colours Using Markers and Water
Alex enjoyed this simple arty project - colour magic with kitchen towel, markers and a bit of water.
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DIY Craft: Saturn Using a CD
A little space art project we have done with Max. What should we call that planet?
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Art Activity: Paining on Tin Foil
Art project of the day. Painting on tin foil and stamping
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DIY Halloween Craft: Ghosts Using Milk Jugs
How cool are these light up spooky ghosts? So easy to make and they look super cool. To make them I used empty milk jugs, battery operated lights and baking paper (to make the light spread evenly).
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How to Make Rising Paintings Using Dough
We are baking our paintings to add some volume to them. To make this magical paint we mixed 1 glass of salt, 1 glass of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 glass of water adding food colouring. After boys finished their festive...
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How to Melt Crayons in Molds
It's finally the time to melt our old mixed crayons to make new multicoloured star-shaped ones.
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How to Make Simple a Secret Decoder
People have been using codes throughout history to keep their messages private and my two little spies needed a way to sent their secret messages to each other too. So I came up with this simple paper plate decoder for them to have fun.
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How to Make a Catapult with Popsicle Sticks
Today we made easy-to-make catapults from popsicle sticks and rubber bands for hours of fun. When I showed this catapult to Max for the first time he was very excited to play with it as it looked like an aeroplane. He was a bit...
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DIY Craft: Cardboard Laptop
A quick craft using kitchen foil to make a dream come true toy for Max.
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Art Activity: Blow Paint
Another way to paint for my young artist Alex - Blow Painting!
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Lion Craft Ideas for Preschoolers
Are you ready to roar? Here is a simple craft idea for children with a bit of colouring and a bit of cutting that we have done with Max this morning.
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Outdoor Activity: Ping Pong Ball Launcher
Easy to make craft for a fun outdoor play. For this craft you need paper caps, balloons and ping pong balls. The only thing to be aware of is to use cheap balloons without a white powder inside them, otherwise they slip off.
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Earth Day Activity with Cotton Discs
Making tiny copies of planet Earth from cotton discs
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DIY Craft: Day and Night Paper Plate
Max and I made this fun Day & Night Model. There are countless ways to use paper plates, but we love to use them for crafts.
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DIY Craft: Colour Changing Chameleon
Easy to make colour changing chameleon craft for toddlers.