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Series: Miniclips
Adding Fractions
This Miniclip teaches students how to add fractions together that have the same denominators. It also summarises fraction terminology and provides extension opportunities for students through simplifying answers and turning them into mixed numbers.
Air and Its Uses
We breathe it every second of our lives – but besides that, what purpose does air serve? Discover how air is a gas in this Miniclip, and the variety of purposes it serves for both humans and animals. It also looks at the use of wind as a...Show More
We breathe it every second of our lives – but besides that, what purpose does air serve? Discover how air is a gas in this Miniclip, and the variety of purposes it serves for both humans and animals. It also looks at the use of wind as a renewable energy source, and the ways we can protect our air from becoming polluted. This Miniclip is perfect for exploring air as a natural resource, a state of matter, and a means of transport. Show Less
Animal Diets and Food Chains
What is the difference between a carnivore, a herbivore, and a scavenger? What exactly is a food chain? And what happens to plants and animals once they die? Living things depend on each other and the environment to survive, and your students...Show More
What is the difference between a carnivore, a herbivore, and a scavenger? What exactly is a food chain? And what happens to plants and animals once they die? Living things depend on each other and the environment to survive, and your students will discover how in this fascinating Miniclip. Learn about the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers; as well as the diets of various animals. Show Less
Area Estimation of Shapes
Using bright animations and clear explanations, students will discover how to estimate the area of regular and irregular shapes using the informal method of counting whole and partial squares. Students will understand how to calculate square...Show More
Using bright animations and clear explanations, students will discover how to estimate the area of regular and irregular shapes using the informal method of counting whole and partial squares. Students will understand how to calculate square centimetres through examples utilising grid overlay and a range of bright shapes. Show Less
Boo's Big Day: A Story about Emotions
This video takes young students on a journey through the eyes of a 7-year-old girl named Boo. We follow her during a regular day to see how she experiences a whole range of emotions! Students will see moments when Boo feels embarrassed, grateful,...Show More
This video takes young students on a journey through the eyes of a 7-year-old girl named Boo. We follow her during a regular day to see how she experiences a whole range of emotions! Students will see moments when Boo feels embarrassed, grateful, sorry, excited, loved, confident, and many more.
This Miniclip aims to help children identify their emotions and the physical cues their body sends when they feel them. Learning to name different feelings is one of the first steps in developing emotional intelligence and a great tool for keeping a healthy mind. Show Less
British Currency: Coins and Notes
Learning about currency has never been so easy! This Miniclip identifies each British coin and note while outlining their unique characteristics and using comparison to help assist students’ understanding. The importance of size and value is...Show More
Learning about currency has never been so easy! This Miniclip identifies each British coin and note while outlining their unique characteristics and using comparison to help assist students’ understanding. The importance of size and value is explained, while some foreign currencies are also introduced. Show Less
Brushing up on Dental Hygiene
Just like we shower everyday, we should brush our teeth too! In this endearing animated Miniclip, your younger students will learn all about why we brush our teeth twice a day, the consequences if we don’t, how to brush properly, as well as...Show More
Just like we shower everyday, we should brush our teeth too! In this endearing animated Miniclip, your younger students will learn all about why we brush our teeth twice a day, the consequences if we don’t, how to brush properly, as well as additional healthy habits to help keep our teeth healthy and strong! Show Less
Butterflies: Caterpillars in Disguise
It’s almost unbelievable that a caterpillar is actually the same animal as a butterfly – but it’s true! Amaze your students with the captivating stages in the life cycle of a butterfly with this Miniclip. With a blend of animation and real...Show More
It’s almost unbelievable that a caterpillar is actually the same animal as a butterfly – but it’s true! Amaze your students with the captivating stages in the life cycle of a butterfly with this Miniclip. With a blend of animation and real life footage, your students will witness the metamorphosis from an egg through to the caterpillar and chrysalis phases, ending with a beautiful butterfly taking flight, only to repeat the cycle all over again. Show Less
Calculating the Area of Rectangles
Area is a common measurement, but knowing what it is and how to calculate it correctly is essential. This Miniclip introduces the concept of area and the different methods of calculating it for rectangles. This clip uses simple illustrated...Show More
Area is a common measurement, but knowing what it is and how to calculate it correctly is essential. This Miniclip introduces the concept of area and the different methods of calculating it for rectangles. This clip uses simple illustrated explanations, making it ideal for students of varying abilities. Show Less
Calculating the Finishing Time
You’re going to the cinemas to see a new film with a friend. You know when the film starts and how long is goes for – but how do you work out when it finishes? This Miniclip teaches students to calculate the finishing time of events using the...Show More
You’re going to the cinemas to see a new film with a friend. You know when the film starts and how long is goes for – but how do you work out when it finishes? This Miniclip teaches students to calculate the finishing time of events using the starting time and duration. Show Less
Calculating the Perimeter of Rectangles
Introducing perimeter to students can be a challenging task, but with this new Miniclip students will discover what a perimeter really is, when we might use it, and the different ways it can be calculated. This is a simple and straight-forward...Show More
Introducing perimeter to students can be a challenging task, but with this new Miniclip students will discover what a perimeter really is, when we might use it, and the different ways it can be calculated. This is a simple and straight-forward approach to a challenging concept which caters to students of varying abilities. Show Less
Calculating Time Duration
When we talk about time, we often mention duration. Calculating duration, or elapsed time, is a fundamental life skill that your students will learn with this Miniclip! Using real world examples such as birthday parties, bus trips, and visiting a...Show More
When we talk about time, we often mention duration. Calculating duration, or elapsed time, is a fundamental life skill that your students will learn with this Miniclip! Using real world examples such as birthday parties, bus trips, and visiting a friend’s house, your students will learn useful mental strategies to help them calculate duration using both digital and analogue clocks. Show Less
Calculating Volume
What is volume? Is it different to capacity? Find the answers to these questions and more with this fantastic Miniclip! Captivating animations demonstrate the differences between capacity and volume, as well as how to calculate volume using cubic...Show More
What is volume? Is it different to capacity? Find the answers to these questions and more with this fantastic Miniclip! Captivating animations demonstrate the differences between capacity and volume, as well as how to calculate volume using cubic centimetres and metres. Students will also discover how to use a formula to help them solve a range of problems involving volume through examples using cuboids. Show Less
Celebrations and Commemorations: Remembrance Sunday
Each year at 11am on November 11 we remember those who died in World War I, and commemorate those who represent the United Kingdom in conflicts past and present. This Miniclip provides a simplified context for the beginning of the Great War, the...Show More
Each year at 11am on November 11 we remember those who died in World War I, and commemorate those who represent the United Kingdom in conflicts past and present. This Miniclip provides a simplified context for the beginning of the Great War, the signing of the Armistice, the effect of the war on people, and the importance of commemorating it each year. Students will also discover the significance of the red poppy and the role of cenotaphs in local communities. Show Less
Check Your Answers Using Inverse Operations
Explore the relationships that numbers share using the inverse operations of addition and subtraction! This Miniclip demonstrates how to use these two operations to check answers, showing that their inverse nature can act as a perfect mental...Show More
Explore the relationships that numbers share using the inverse operations of addition and subtraction! This Miniclip demonstrates how to use these two operations to check answers, showing that their inverse nature can act as a perfect mental calculator! Show Less
Classifying Animals: Invertebrates
Introduce your students to the scientific classification of the animal kingdom through vertebrates and invertebrates! This Miniclip provides a short overview of both animal groups, then delves into the dynamic world of invertebrates, including...Show More
Introduce your students to the scientific classification of the animal kingdom through vertebrates and invertebrates! This Miniclip provides a short overview of both animal groups, then delves into the dynamic world of invertebrates, including insects, worms, snails, spiders, jellyfish, and more! Show Less
Classifying Animals: Vertebrates
Introduce your students to scientific classification of the animal kingdom through vertebrates and invertebrates! This Miniclip provides a short overview of both animal groups, then delves into the dynamic world of vertebrates, including fish,...Show More
Introduce your students to scientific classification of the animal kingdom through vertebrates and invertebrates! This Miniclip provides a short overview of both animal groups, then delves into the dynamic world of vertebrates, including fish, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and birds! Show Less
Climate Change
This Miniclip defines climate change and explains the greenhouse effect and the role of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. While it explores the consequences of climate change on our environment – such as rising sea levels, more frequent...Show More
This Miniclip defines climate change and explains the greenhouse effect and the role of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. While it explores the consequences of climate change on our environment – such as rising sea levels, more frequent extreme weather, and damage to our ecosystems – it also suggests both big and little changes that we can make to protect our Earth. Show Less
Climate Zones of the World
How is it possible to have grey, rainy days in summer and beautiful, sunny days in winter? What’s the difference between weather and climate? This Miniclip explores the definition of weather, and looks at the three main climate zones of the...Show More
How is it possible to have grey, rainy days in summer and beautiful, sunny days in winter? What’s the difference between weather and climate? This Miniclip explores the definition of weather, and looks at the three main climate zones of the world – tropical, temperate, and polar. Students will discover how the latitude lines of the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, and the Arctic and Antarctic Circles each play a role as borders of the climate zones. Show Less
Comparing and Ordering Decimals
Decimals are used in every type of measurement – distance, length, weight, capacity, volume, and money. Reading them can sometimes be hard enough, so how can you compare and order them simply? The key is all in using place value, and this...Show More
Decimals are used in every type of measurement – distance, length, weight, capacity, volume, and money. Reading them can sometimes be hard enough, so how can you compare and order them simply? The key is all in using place value, and this fantastic Miniclip shows just how simple it can be! Show Less
Connections between People and Places
What do we mean when we talk about connections to places? Are we connected by a long piece of string? Well, not exactly! Connections between people and places can be made in many different ways – through family heritage, travel, shopping, or...Show More
What do we mean when we talk about connections to places? Are we connected by a long piece of string? Well, not exactly! Connections between people and places can be made in many different ways – through family heritage, travel, shopping, or personal interests – and with the help of technology, it’s easier than ever to create these connections. Show Less
Continents and Oceans
Does the world’s population live on one giant land mass? Or is the world organised in a different way? Introduce your students to the amazing continents and oceans of the world in this Miniclip! Using a world map to explore these geographical...Show More
Does the world’s population live on one giant land mass? Or is the world organised in a different way? Introduce your students to the amazing continents and oceans of the world in this Miniclip! Using a world map to explore these geographical divisions and bursting with fun facts, this Miniclip will be a winner with your class! Show Less
Cows Moo Softly: How to Do a Fair Test
It is essential to teach students how to conduct a fair test to yield valid results. Using the popular mnemonic “Cows Moo Softly”, students will discover how to conduct a fair test, what variables to change or keep the same, and how changing...Show More
It is essential to teach students how to conduct a fair test to yield valid results. Using the popular mnemonic “Cows Moo Softly”, students will discover how to conduct a fair test, what variables to change or keep the same, and how changing these variables can produce inaccurate results. Show Less
Creative Process
In this Miniclip, students are introduced to practical strategies to help form an effective creative workflow for a tackling a project of their own. Students will learn how to develop an idea through brainstorming, how to create an appropriate...Show More
In this Miniclip, students are introduced to practical strategies to help form an effective creative workflow for a tackling a project of their own. Students will learn how to develop an idea through brainstorming, how to create an appropriate title and write a logline, as well as plan and draw a storyboard. From creating a short animation to shooting their own music video or film, students can apply these strategies to any project during the pre-production stage of development. Show Less
Describing 2D Shapes
The foundational concept of two dimensional shapes is introduced in an easy to understand manner using familiar everyday objects to illustrate the most common 2D shapes. Squares, rhombuses, triangles, kites, circles, rectangles… they’re all...Show More
The foundational concept of two dimensional shapes is introduced in an easy to understand manner using familiar everyday objects to illustrate the most common 2D shapes. Squares, rhombuses, triangles, kites, circles, rectangles… they’re all there! Also included is a short introduction to quadrilaterals, and the definitions of sides and corners. Show Less
