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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

Introduce your young students to telling time to half past on analogue clocks. This Miniclip provides a summary of the features of analogue clocks and explains the characteristics of half-hour times, with opportunities for students to practise their understanding through various examples. Show Less

Introduce your young students to telling time to o’clock on analogue clocks. This Miniclip presents the features of analogue clocks including the minute and hour hands, their direction of movement, as well as the clock face. Students will practise their understanding of the characteristics of o’clock times on analogue clocks through examples provided in the video. Show Less

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do we measure the space that something takes up? What is the difference between capacity and volume? Discover the answers to these and see fantastic real-world examples which illuminate the importance of appropriate unit choice. Students will learn about the correct operations to convert between millilitres, litres, kilolitres and megalitres, and will understand how to connect each unit to their correct abbreviation. Show Less

Converting between common metric units is an essential skill, which has now become that much easier to teach through this short and succinct Miniclip! Students will learn how simple it is to convert between units of length; including millimetres, centimetres, metres, and kilometres; and will see real-world examples of appropriate units and their corresponding abbreviations. Show Less

Introduce your students to the metric unit of mass with this fun Miniclip, featuring everyday examples to illustrate the use of milligrams, grams, and kilograms. Also explained is the method of converting between metric units of mass using multiplication and division, an essential skill that your students will use throughout their lives. Show Less

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