Curated Video
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.
Curated Video
Light sources – Pixelate
What is it? ... It's a swarm of fireflies! Physical processes - Light - Light sources A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.
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Light sources – Odd one out
Four different light sources are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Light - Light sources Learning Points Light sources can be natural or artificial. A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out...
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Light sources – True or false
True or false ... Light travels in zigzags? Physical processes - Light - Light sources Learning Points Light travels in straight lines. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.
The Guardian
The weight of light: how gravity is illuminating sub-Saharan Africa
Off-grid communities such as those in sub-Saharan Africa can pay thousands of times as much as the rest of us for their energy. Designer Jim Reeves has developed a simple, low-cost gear-train and generator that uses a descending weight...
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What is light? – True or false
True or false ... A light shone in your eyes can cause damage? Physical processes -Light - What is light? Learning Points Looking directly into a light source can damage your eyes. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to...
Curated Video
Shadows – What happens next?
The Sun appears to move in the sky over a field of cacti ... what happens next? Physical processes -Light - Shadows Learning Points The length of a shadow can change with the angle of the light source. A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens...
Curated Video
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...
SciShow Kids
The Power of Circuits
Have you ever wondered how you can turn the light on in your house? Or maybe why you can push a doorbell and it makes a sound? This happens because of circuits! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn how circuits work, and make their very...
The Guardian
Praying for Sun Through the Harsh Swedish Winter
Worshiping sources of light plays a role in Christianity and in the pagan religions of Sweden. During the long winter months, the people of Gävle have differing opinions on how to cope with the dark and bring back the light. Some enjoy...
Mazz Media
Electricity
Electricity makes our lives easier every day. We use electricity in our work and play. Because electricity is virtually unseen, it is often difficult to understand just where it comes from and how it works. By watching the video and...
SciShow Kids
How Plant Seeds Travel the World
All plants start as seeds, and they can travel all over the world in lots of different ways. They might even hitch a ride on you! SOURCES: First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin
In previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions...
ProTeachersVideo
Making Shadows - MENA
This is a professional shadowgraph performance of a traditional folk tale. It is seen from the front and also backstage and shows how the shadows are cast and how some special effects are achieved. A little shadowgraph theatre provides a...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Unscripted - John Butler
NIST Fellow and DNA expert John Butler describes his work in DNA forensic science, how NIST standards enable accurate DNA measurements to be made, how NIST methods helped ID victims of 9/11, how he got interested in forensics, and how...
TED Talks
TED: The secret US prisons you've never heard of before | Will Potter
Investigative journalist Will Potter is the only reporter who has been inside a Communications Management unit, or CMu, within a uS prison. These units were opened secretly, and radically alter how prisoners are treated -- even...
Kids Academy
Sound Basics for Kids | What is Sound? | Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Sound Basics for Kids. What is Sound? Kindergarten and 1st Grade Today our task is to explain the science which affects your daily life – the sound. The question which pops up in most of the children’s mind is; where does this sound come...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
How to Write | David Almond | INTERVIEW | Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen
David Almond interview with Michael Rosen Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen David Almond's novels for children and teenagers have all been hugely popular with readers young and old, and highly acclaimed by critics and reviewers....
Kids Academy
What makes a sound? | Sound Experiments for Kids | Learning Video for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
What makes a sound? | Sound Experiments for Kids | Learning Video for Kindergarten and 1st Grade | Kids Academy Children think a lot. Mostly when they are young and peeking into everything. The question which most of the kids usually ask...
Curated Video
Positive Affirmations For Kids - Mindful and Calming - Promote Good Self Esteem and Confidence
Listen to and repeat these positive affirmations everyday to promote good self esteem and confidence. 😊 Positive thinking is a powerful way to help increase feelings of self-worth. By beginning to think positively about themselves...
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Classical Halloween Music 🎃 Owl Presents Dramatic, Dark and Spooky Music for Halloween 🦉
The perfect classical music playlist to get in the mood for Halloween and a great introduction to some of the most dramatic classical music! I hope that you enjoy the cute Halloween Owl's favourite classical Halloween tracks and it gets...
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Halloween Instrumental Trick or Treat Door Music - Spooky Pumpkin 🎃
1 hour of spooky instrumental kid friendly music for Halloween! This Jack O Lantern pumpkin with flickering flame and music mix was specially made to be played on screen for our Halloween party. Hope you find this useful for your own...
Curated Video
Rainbow Cat 5 Minute Deep Calming Mindful Breathing
Tactical breathing, also known as box breathing or mindful breathing, is a great way to control adrenaline, stress, and anxiety. This technique is famously used by Navy Seals to stay calm and cope with very stressful situations. Its...
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Life in a colombian rebel stronghold
Colombia's southwestern province of Cauca is a key drugs corridor and an epicentre of the country's 50-year-old conflict being fought hundreds of miles away from the capital Bogota. As the Colombian government and rebels from the...