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Motion Series
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- The Shedding Light on Motion series is a visual treasure trove of demonstrations, animations, and explanations of all things Motion.
  From the production of visual effects in movies, to sport, to car safety, to transport (including rockets, planes, and trucks), our knowledge of the physics of motion has completely transformed our world.
  So check out the incredible Shedding Light on Motion series and bring your students up to speed on this topic the easy way!
STAR LAWS Series
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- Hello there!
  The word astronomy comes from the Greek words astron which means star and nomos which means “law”. Astron nomy therefore translates literally as STAR LAWS.
  Astronomy is the study of the laws of nature that govern how stars and other bodies in space appear to move across the sky, how they form, and how they change over time.
  The STAR LAWS series is perfect for young Padawans everywhere.
  These ARE the videos you're looking for!
Atoms Series
- Shedding Light on Atoms Overview
- "How do we know about atoms if we can't even see them?"
  
  This is by far the most common question we are asked as Science teachers. The Shedding Light on Atoms series brilliantly answers this question, as well as many more!
  
  The series teaches students not just what we know about atoms, but also how we know what we know about atoms.
  
  No other resource even comes close to covering all the essentials of Chemistry in such a brilliant way!
Energy Series
- Shedding Light on Energy Overview
- The Shedding Light on Energy series allows teachers to teach the topic of Energy without actually using much energy.
  Energy is everywhere. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together!
  So train up your students in this all-important topic using this outstanding series.
Heat Series
- Shedding Light on Heat Overview
- The Heat is on in your classroom! This series allows you to stay cool while you teach the topic of Heat.
  Using highly engaging visuals and outstanding explanations, the Shedding Light on Heat series teaches students everything that they need to know about heat.
Light Series
- Shedding Light on Light Overview
- Come with us from the swimming pool into space and from the depths of the ocean to the end of the rainbow where we shed some light on light! This 6-part series covers your whole light course, from reflection to refraction to human vision and more.
  How good is this series? Your students will soon see!
Sun and Earth (Climate Science) Series
- Shedding Light on the Sun and Earth Overview
- This series introduces students to the basics of climate science. We examine what causes seasons, how the movement of the sun across the sky affects the renewable-energy industry, what causes winds, how the climate of a region is affected by its proximity to oceans, and a whole lot more.
  It's the series you need in the current climate!
Electricity Series
- Shedding Light on Electricity Overview
- Electricity has completely transformed our world and millions of people are employed in industries that are directly related to its production and its use. This series covers all the essentials of electricity.
  High Voltage Education!
Acids and Bases Series
- Shedding Light on Acids and Bases Overview
- Though many people are not aware of it, acids and bases play a huge role in every aspect of our lives. They can be found everywhere, from our farms to our kitchens and from our power stations to our industrial plants.
  This series explains what acids and bases are and how the chemical reactions they undergo are a part of our everyday lives.
Nuclear Radiation Series
- Shedding Light on Nuclear Radiation Overview
- Nuclear Radiation can be very dangerous but it can also be very useful to us.
  This series makes it easy to learn all the essentials of nuclear radiation, including
  • atomic structure, isotopes, and nuclides;
  • what alpha, beta, and gamma radiation are and how we have learned to harness their power and;
  • the concept of half-life.
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- Our Shedding Light videos are for sale (or you can watch them on ClickView, Learn360, and Safari Montage, but we also produce a whole stack of other resources. They're all free, and they're all fantastic!
- Gallipoli Balloon Bursters (Drip Balloons)
- Students have to design a water-powered contraption that automatically bursts a balloon after a small time delay. It's the ultimate STEM Challenge!!
- Trip Wire Balloon Bursters (Trip Balloons)
- Students have to design a contraption that automatically bursts a balloon when a person walks through a trip wire which triggers the contraption. STEM Education at its finest.
- The Periodic Table Table
- A cute little activity where students make a Periodic Table Table. Though it's only made of paper, you'll never believe how much it can hold!
- How Big is an Atom?
- SIMPLEST. EXPLANATION. EVER. Two minutes that will change your life forever!!
- Electricity Practical Activities
- A range of fantastic practical activities. In two of them, students have to design, construct, and draw up various electrical circuits according to set design briefs.
- Heating and Cooling Practical Activities
- Students investigate heat transfer, thermal expansion, and much more.
- Law of Reflection and Other Practical Activities
- Practical activities relating to reflection, refraction, lenses, and more…
- Solar Reflectors/Solar Ovens
- Students build a solar reflector/solar oven. A fantastic STEM activity!
- Archimedes the Musical
- A superb musical and a series of brilliant activities that go with it. They cover pi, density, buoyancy, and more!
- Investigating Motion
- A range of different activities where students investigate the launch of the Space Shuttle, Usain Bolt's 100m sprint, their own 100m sprints and much more.
- Usain Bolt vs Spiro Liacos
- Students investigate the science of sprinting.
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- Chemistry Practical Activities
- Lots of Chemistry-related practical activities!
- Astronomy Activities
- A wide range of activities relating to astronomy and to the solar system.
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The STAR LAWS (Shedding Light on Astronomy) series.
From our own Earth to galaxies far, far, away…

STAR LAWS Episode…
I: What Causes Day and Night?
II: What is a Year?
III: Why do we have Seasons?

The Shedding Light on Motion series.
Get your students up to speed…

Shedding Light on Motion Episode…
1: Speed
2: Acceleration
3: Relative Motion
4: Graphing Motion
5: Graphing Free Fall
6: Newton’s First Law
7: Newton’s Second Law
8: Newton’s Third Law

The Shedding Light on Atoms series.
How do we know about atoms if they’re too small to see?

Shedding Light on Atoms Episode…
1: The Dawn of Modern Chemistry
2: Oxygen Everywhere
3: The Discovery of Atoms
4: The Periodic Table
5: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
6: Electron Shells
7: Covalent Bonding
8: Ionic Bonding

The Shedding Light on Acids and Bases series.
They’ll get a good reaction.

Shedding Light on Acids and Bases Episode…
1: Acids in Industry
2: Acids and Carbonates
3: Neutralization
4: pH
5: Advanced Acid-Base Chemistry

The Shedding Light on Energy series.
Teach Energy without using much!

Shedding Light on Energy Episode…
1: Forms of Energy
2: Measuring Energy (Energy Intake and Energy Expenditure)
3: Energy Efficiency

The Shedding Light on Heat series.
Hot Stuff!

Shedding Light on Heat Episode…
1: Temperature
2: Changes of State (Solids, Liquids, and Gases)
3: Thermal Expansion
4: The Kelvin Scale
5: Heat Transfer
6: Heat and the Human Body

The Shedding Light on Electricity series.
High-Voltage Education!

Shedding Light on Electricity Episode…
1: Sources of Electricity
2: Electric Circuits
3. Electric Current
4. Voltage, Current, and Resistance
5. Electrical Safety

The Shedding Light on the Sun and Earth (Climate Science) series.
The series you need in the current climate!

Shedding Light on the Sun and Earth Episode…
1: Seasons
2: Long Hot Summer Days
3: Following the Sun
4: The Coriolis Effect (and Tropical Cyclones)
5: Land and Ocean (and their Effect on Climate)

The Shedding Light on Nuclear Radiation series.
It doesn’t get much beta!

Shedding Light on Nuclear Radiation Episode…
1: Atomic Structure
2: Alpha Radiation
3: Beta-Minus and Gamma Radiation
4: Beta-Plus Decay
5: Half-Life and Activity
6: Radiocarbon Dating
7: Natural Radioisotope Production
8: Synthetic Radioisotope Production
9: Radiation Dose
10: Radiation Safety and Protection
11: Calculating Equivalent and Effective Doses of Radiation

The Shedding Light on Light series.
Let your students see it.

Shedding Light…
on Reflection
on Curved Mirrors
on Refraction
on Lenses
on Colour
on Electromagnetic Waves

More Resources:
They’re all free and they’re all fantastic!

Gallipoli Balloon Bursters (Drip Balloons): Students have to design and build a water-powered contraption that automatically bursts a balloon after a small time delay. The activity is based on the Drip Rifle, which was set up by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers in the trenches of Gallipoli in World War I.

Trip Wire Balloon Bursters (Trip Balloons): Students have to design and build a contraption that automatically bursts a balloon when a person walks through a trip wire which triggers the contraption.

The Periodic Table Table: it’s made of paper, but you’ll never believe how much it can hold!

The Law of Reflection and Other Light-related Practical Activities: reflection, refraction, lenses, and more…

Investigating Motion: A range of practical activities relating to Motion.

Electricity Practical Activities: Best Electricity Pracs. EVER.

Chemistry Practical Activities
They’re sure to fire up your students!

How Big is an Atom? The easiest way to visualize the size of an atom.

Cool Heat Experiments. Hot Stuff!

Usain Bolt vs Spiro Liacos: Lots of very moving practical activities! It was neck and neck, and then the gun went off.

Archimedes the Musical: density, buoyancy, levers, pulleys, betrayal, and more…

Solar Reflectors: students build a solar reflector/solar oven using cardboard, foil, and mathematics.

Astronomy Activities: Great activities for teaching an Astronomy unit.

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Shedding Light on Energy series
Episode 1: Forms of Energy
Episode 2: Measuring Energy
Episode 3: Energy Efficiency

Shedding Light on Electricity series
Episode 1: Sources of Electricity
Episode 2: Electric Circuits
Episode 3: Electric Current
Episode 4: Voltage, Current, and Resistance
Episode 5: Electrical Safety

Shedding Light on Heat series
Episode 1: Temperature
Episode 2: Changes of State
Episode 3: Thermal Expansion
Episode 4: The Kelvin Scale
Episode 5: Heat Transfer

Shedding Light on Motion series
Episode 1: Speed
Episode 2: Acceleration
Episode 3: Relative Motion
Episode 4: Graphing Motion
Episode 5: Graphing Free Fall
Episode 6: Newton's First Law
Episode 7: Newton's Second Law
Episode 8: Newton's Third Law

Shedding Light on Light series
Shedding Light on Reflection
Shedding Light on Curved Mirrors
Shedding Light on Refraction (and Total Internal Reflection)
Shedding Light on Lenses and the Eye
Shedding Light on Colour
Shedding Light on Electromagnetic Waves

Shedding Light on the Sun and Earth series
Episode 1: Seasons
Episode 2: Long Hot Summer Days
Episode 3: Following the Sun
Episode 4: The Coriolis Effect
Episode 5: Land and Ocean

Shedding Light on Atoms series
Episode 1: The Dawn of Modern Chemistry
Episode 2: Oxygen Everywhere
Episode 3: The Discovery of Atoms
Episode 4: The Periodic Table
Episode 5: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Episode 6: Electron Shells
Episode 7: Covalent Bonding
Episode 8: Ionic Bonding

More Resources
The Periodic Table Table
How Big is an Atom?
Electric Circuits
Law of Reflection Practical Activity
Solar Reflectors
Heating and Cooling practical activities
Archimedes the Musical
Investigating Motion
Usain Bolt vs Spiro Liacos
Gallipoli Balloon Bursters

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