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History & The Arts
What is Diwali?
Diwali is a festival of lights and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness – but where does this stem from? Suzanne Newcombe looks at the religious festival’s origins in this article.
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Education & Development
Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday
Learn how teaching about Remembrance Sunday can support peace education in schools, helping children understand war, build empathy and create inclusive communities.
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Science, Maths & Technology
The chemistry of fireworks
Ever wondered about the science behind fireworks? Each type of firework has a slightly different design and ingredients - learn how the various explosions and colours occur.
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Science, Maths & Technology
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Discover more about our blue planet 🐠🦈🐡🌊🪼
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Education & Development
CARE-KNOW-DO: From Caring About Our Planet to Shaping Its Future
How education can help young people move from caring about the planet to feeling able to shape its future.
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Science, Maths & Technology
The oceans
The oceans cover more than 70 per cent of our planet. In this course you will learn about the depths of the oceans and the properties of the water that fills them, what drives the ocean circulation and how the oceans influence our climate.
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Nature & Environment
Aquatic mammals
Discover how mammals have adapted to life in water, from the challenges of breathing and keeping warm to moving, feeding and surviving in aquatic environments.
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Nature & Environment
Ocean explorer
Take a journey into the Earth's oceans and discover whether you've got what it takes to become an oceanographer. Explore ocean depths, currents, temperatures and find out more about the future of our oceans.
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