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Series: Miniclips


100 Days of School

100 Days of School

Do you know what day it is today? It’s 100 days of school, hooray! This rhyming Miniclip celebrates everything students have seen, learned and shared in their first hundred days at school, from making friends, to letters and numbers, to...Show More
A Brief History of Wind Power

A Brief History of Wind Power

Did you know that the earliest known example of a wind-driven wheel to power a machine was made by Hero of Alexandria in Ancient Greece? It powered an organ! This video traces the history of wind power from 10-70 CE to today.
Adding Fractions

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

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
Aluminium Can Recycling

Aluminium Can Recycling

Ever wondered what happens to your empty can of soft drink once you throw it into a recycling bin? This video takes you through the process from start to end of how a can becomes a new can!
Amazing Desert Plants

Amazing Desert Plants

Deserts are hot, dry environments, and yet many plants manage to both live and thrive in them. This video looks at the different ways that plants have adapted to survive the harsh desert conditions throughout the world.
Animal Diets and Food Chains

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
Area Estimation of Shapes

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 parts of squares. Students will understand how to calculate square...Show More
Asian Countries: Mongolia and Pakistan

Asian Countries: Mongolia and Pakistan

Mongolia and Pakistan are both countries in Asia. They exemplify some of the magnitude of difference across the continent and this video provides an insight into each.
Bones

Bones

Our skeletons are made of 206 different pieces, and they do more than just make us taller. This Miniclip explains the important jobs bones do to give us shape, let us move, and keep us safe and healthy.
Boo's Big Day: A Story about Emotions

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
British Currency: Coins and Notes

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
Brushing up on Dental Hygiene

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
Butterflies: Caterpillars in Disguise

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
Calculating the Area of Rectangles

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
Calculating the Finishing Time

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
Calculating the Perimeter of Rectangles

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
Calculating Time Duration

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
Calculating Volume

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
Check Your Answers Using Inverse Operations

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
Classifying Animals: Invertebrates

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
Classifying Animals: Vertebrates

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
Climate Change

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
Climate Zones of the World

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
Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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