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Arts

Architecture
Discover the discipline of architecture—and meet some of the world’s most famous architects!
Blues
Learn about a uniquely American form of music—the blues!
Colour
Tim and Moby explain why grass is green and how colour works in this BrainPOP movie
Dance
You’ll be dancing in the streets after you watch our movie on dance!
Drawing
Take your doodling to the next level
Filmmaking
Lights…camera…action!
Graphic Design
Design stuff to your heart’s content after you discover what the field of graphic design is all about!
Impressionism
Explore the artistic movement that changed the course of Art history.
Melody and Harmony
See how a simple tune can turn into a masterpiece with melody and harmony!
Photography
Find out all about the art of photography!
Strings
Pluck, strike and bow your way into a better understanding of stringed instruments!
Traditional Animation
See for yourself what makes Moby run!
Woodwind
Like music? Learn how Woodwind instruments make their beautiful sounds in this animated movie!


Design & Technology

Airbags
Airbags in cars save lives, but how do they work? Learn the truth from Tim and Moby!
Analogue and Digital
Cassette or MP3? You decide!
Apollo Projects
Apollo wasn’t just a Greek god - it was one of the coolest space programs ever!
Assembly Line
Ever heard of the Industrial Revolution? If you have, then you MUST know about the assembly line! Watch this film to learn more!
Battery
You never notice them until they run out of juice! But they power everything from handheld games to submarines! Learn the science behind batteries in this animated movie!
Binary
Computers are great, but they don't speak our language! In this movie, learn about their communication style of choice: binary!
Bridges
Find out how bridges are built, and why.
Building Basics
Find out how buildings are designed to withstand the effects of gravity, compression, and tension.
Compact discs/dvd
How can that flat plastic circle hold all that information? Learn about CDs, both music and data in this animated movie! There's some stuff about DVDs, too, if you're interested!
Compass
How does a compass know which way is North? What is "North" for that matter? Find out here!
Computer
What's a computer? You're looking at one! But what makes it tick? Well, it doesn't actually tick, but this movie will show you how it works!
Computer Viruses
Ever get one of those suspicious emails with a weird attachment? Before you open it, watch this movie on computer viruses!
Dams
People have used dams to control their environments for thousands of years. Let Tim and Moby show you how they work!
fireworks
What's cooler than a good firework? A sky full of great fireworks! Check out this movie for an explanation of how they work!
Flight
Nervous about flying? Or do you love to soar with the eagles? Either way, you'll enjoy this explanation of the mechanics of flight!
Fuel Cells
Are you ready for the future of energy? While they're still being perfected, fuel cells are one of the most promising energy technologies to have been invented for a long time! Try out this animated movie to learn more!
Global Positioning System
GPS receivers are great at helping you get un-lost, but just how the heck do they work? Tim & Moby explain in this animated movie!
Internet
Ever wonder how information travels over the Internet? Follow Tim and Moby through the wires as they explore the largest computer network on Earth!
Lasers
Zap! Nothing says "beam of coherent light" like a laser! Learn how lasers work in this animated movie!
Levers
From seesaws to scales to wheelbarrows, the lever has been shown to be one of the best inventions ever! Learn about the different classes of levers in this animated movie!
Mobile Phone
Ring! Ring! Ever wonder how a cell phone works? Answer the call of curiosity with this animated movie!
MP3
You hear about MP3s all the time, but exactly what are they? Tim and Moby explain this interesting file format in this snappy animated movie.
Pasteurisation
Does this milk smell funny to you?
Plastic
Plastic's everywhere -- from the casing on your MP3 player to the soles of your trainers. Learn all about this versatile stuff
Pulleys
One of the greatest simple machines is the pulley! It lets you lift really heavy stuff! Watch this animated movie to learn how!
Radar
How far, how fast, how big... how does radar get all that information about distant objects?
Recycling
Learn how recycling can help our environment!
Refrigerator
How does your refrigerator stay cool? Watch this movie and learn!
Robots
Robots--our little mechanical pals! Learn about what makes a robot, what robots can do to help us, and more!
Satellites
What do all those satellites do up there?
Skyscrapers
Learn about the tallest structures in the world, and how they stay up!
Submarines
Dive deep underwater with Tim and Moby as they explore the world of Submarines!
Telescopes
Find out all about the optics of telescopes and how they let us see far away objects!
Television
We used to think that TV was a magic box with tiny people inside it putting on little plays for our amusement! Now, thanks to this movie, we know better!
Wheel and Axle
Tim and Moby explain how the wheel and axle works as a simple machine.


English

Adjectives and Adverbs
A Find out what they are and see them in action! djectives and adverbs are defined, and used in writing.
Colons and Semicolons
Dots and commas that make all the difference!
Compound Sentences
Identify compound sentences and learn how to use them.
Contractions
Learn what a contraction is and where it can be used in writing and speech
Interjections
Learn what interjections are, and how they are used in writing and speech.
Nouns

Parts of Speech
An explanation of the basic parts of speech - nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Personal Pronouns
Find out how personal pronouns refer to their antecedents.
Prepositional Phrases
Learn what a preposition is and how to identify prepositional phrases.
Public Speaking
Tim’s tips for delivering a successful oral report or speech.
Reading a Newspaper
Let Tim and Moby show you one of the cheapest, most entertaining and best forms of education you’ll ever find!
Research
See how to find secondary and primary sources of information for a research paper.
Show Not Tell
Vivid descriptions will transform your writing. Bring your story to life with tips from Tim and Moby.
Similes and Metaphors
A look at how these poetic devices can improve your writing.
Subject Verb Object
How does a subject combine with an object - and how do they form a complete sentence?
Subject Verb Agreement
See how singulars and plurals affect the verbs they control.
Test Preparation
Learn helpful strategies for getting ready to take a test!
Test Taking Skills
Now that you're sitting at your desk with the Big Test staring you in the face, what should you do? Huh? Tick tock tick tock!
Types of Sentences
An explanation of statements, questions, commands and exclamations.
Types of Writing
Writing styles vary with the job they’re supposed to do. Identify the types and master the power of the pen!
Verbs and their Objects
How to identify and use verbs, direct objects and indirect objects.
William Shakespeare
Find out why Shakespeare is considered the greatest writer in the English language!
Writing Dialogue
How to write realistic dialogue.


Humanities

Agricultural Revolution
Learn about how the Agricultural Revolution changed the way humans live, forever!
Albert Einstein
Learn about the man whose name is synonymous with genius!
Anne Frank
Why are we reading her diary?
Apartheid
Learn about Nelson Mandela and the history of South Africa's discriminatory laws
Athens
Learn about the Golden Age of Athens, Greece, where much of the culture we take for granted today was first introduced!
Bullying
Why do some kids pick on other kids? How can you make it stop? Tim and Moby discuss bullying in this animated movie.
Charles Darwin
Evolution... just a theory? Not exactly
Chocolate
How does chocolate get from the tree to the candysweet shelf? Follow Tim and Moby on a mouthwatering field trip.
Cleopatra
Meet Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt!
Communism
Share the wealth? You decide.
Continents of the World
Just how many continents are there, anyway?
Feminism
It's not a bad word!
Fighting Hunger
Learn how WAICENT's tools and the FAO's resources can help to end food insecurity!
Galileo
How do we know the Moon isn't made of cheese? You can thank Galileo
Greek Gods
Learn all about the strange and mysterious behavior of the gods worshipped by the Ancient Greeks!
Helen Keller
Meet a woman who could do anything…even though she was deaf and blind!
Interest
Learn how opening a bank account can get you free money!
Magna Carta
The beginning of the end of absolute monarchy
Map Skills
We can show you how to read a map - but we can't help with the folding!
Money
Tim and Moby travel back in time to find the origin of money and how we got from trading cows to paper and coins in this animated movie!
Mummies
Are mummies cursed? How do you make a mummy? Find out in this movie!
Napoleon
Defender of liberty or just another power-grabber? You decide
New Year
It's celebrated the world over, but not always at the same time, and not always in the same way! Watch as Tim and Moby take you to different corners of the globe to see how the people of Earth celebrate the new year!
Nobel Prize
Learn about this prestigous international prize!
Online Safety
The Internet is useful and fun, but is it safe? It can be, if you follow Moby's simple tips!
Pax Romana
Learn about the Golden Age of Rome!
Religion
Tim and Moby talk about beliefs and explain some of the major world religions.
Roman Republic
Examine the structure of the Roman Republic, and learn about what it has in common with modern republics like the United States!
Slavery
Learn about this disturbing period in American History
South Pole
What makes the South Pole so cold? Tim and Moby get to the bottom of it
Stock Market
Learn about the ups and downs of the stock market!
The Industrial Revolution
Learn about the technological advances made in the Industrial Revolution!
United Nations
Just what do they do, anyway?
War
Why do nations fight wars? Tim and Moby look at the underlying reasons for fighting


Maths

Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Learn how to add and subtract fractions in this animated movie with Tim and Moby!
Adding and Subtracting Integers
Tim and Moby show you one of the most basic concepts in maths.
Area of polygons
Measuring polygons may look tricky, but it's a snap, once Tim and Moby show you how it's done!
Basic Probability
You may think that chance is just a roll of the dice, but... um... actually chance IS just a roll of the dice. Learn how to calculate and express basic probability with Tim and Moby.
Comparing Prices
Learn how to compare prices with Tim and Moby.
Converting Fractions to Decimals
We all know that ‘one half’ is the same as ‘0.5’ but how do we get from one to the other?
Equations with Variables
Tim and Moby show you how to solve equations with variables on each side in this BrainPOP movie
Estimating Distance
Not sure how much farther you have to go? Learn how to estimate distances with Tim and Moby!
Exponents
Exponents – more powers than Superman!
Factorising prime numbers
There are many ways to break up numbers, and prime factoring is one of them! Check out this animated movie to learn more!
Finding precentages
Three methods for calculating percentages, depending upon the information you have.
Highest common factor
What is the highest common factor, anyway, and how do you find it? More importantly, how can you use it?
Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Learn about how mean, median, mode, and range can help you work with sets!
Measuring Angles
How to measure angles using a protractor and the difference between acute, obtuse and right angles.
Measuring Circles
How to use radius and diameter to find the circumference and area of a circle.
Mixed Numbers
What are mixed numbers?
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
We never knew straight lines could be so interesting! Have a look at what they can do.
Pi
Learn what the number pi measures and how you can use it in geometry.
Polygons
Learn about polygons with Tim & Moby!
PYTHAGORUS' THEOREM
Tim and Moby prove the Theorem of Pythagoras in this BrainPOP movie
Ratios
Learn about ratios and how they work!
Similar Triangles
Find out why indirect measurement is useful and what it has to do with similar triangles in this BrainPOP movie.
Simple Equations
Examples of simple equations, how to write them and how to solve them.
Using a Calculator
Forgotten your pencil? Never mind! Here’s help on how to get the answer, fast.


PSHE and Citizenship

Acne
Find out what's really behind those little red bumps called acne!
Aging
Aging is a natural part of life. What happens to your body as you grow older? Tim and Moby can't wait to show you!
Blood
You may think blood is icky, but actually, it's pretty cool! It transports stuff around your body and even helps keep you healthy! Learn more about blood in this animated movie!
Body Weight
There are many body types, but being too fat or too thin can be unhealthy! Get the small details on this big issue!
Broken Bones
Ever break a bone? OUCH! Ever wonder how they heal? Explore the intricacies of the breaking of bones in this movie!
Cancer
What is cancer? Why is it so dangerous? Learn about cancer in this animated movie
Circulatory System
The heart pumps blood through your body! See how circulation works in this BrainPOP movie.
DNA
Find out why DNA is important and what it contains!
Drug Abuse
Everyone says that drugs are bad, and that you should stay away from them. We agree, but have you ever wondered why? This animated movie gives you the low-down on why drug abuse is a bad idea.
Dyslexia
Finally understand the meaning of Dyslexia and discover why some of the most creative minds have actually been dyslexic!
Endocrine system
How does your body regulate itself? With hormones from the endocrine system, that's how! Tim and Moby explore this topic in this animated movie!
Eyes
How do our eyes see and why do some people need glasses? Find out when Tim and Moby talk vision.
Faces
What’s in a face? Tim shows you just how much
Fitness
Keeping fit is a great way to stay healthy and live a long life! Learn more with this movie on fitness!
Flu and Flu Vaccine
Learn the facts about flu and who needs to get the flu vaccine.
Gender Determination
Sugar, spice, and puppy dog tails have nothing to do with it.
Genetic Mutations
They don't make us into superheroes. Find out what genetic mutations really do
Hearing
What? WHAT? What's that? We can't hear you! Watch this movie to learn about your amazing sense of hearing! What?
Heart
It works tirelessly, day in and day out, beating night and day just to keep your blood flowing! It's the heart, and this movie will show you how it works!
Heredity
Ever wondered why you look like your parents? You're a different person, after all! Tim and Moby explain how traits are inherited in this animated movie!
Nails
Clip 'em! Paint 'em! Bite 'em! Draw faces on 'em and put on a puppet show! Learn about 'em! Feast your eyes on this movie about nails!
Puberty
What on earth is happening to me? Tim and Moby answer some common questions about puberty and growing up in this animated movie!
Reproductive System
Learn stuff about the reproductive system with Tim and Moby!
RNA
How does DNA gets its message across to the cells?
Skin
It's your largest organ, and it protects your insides from harm! It's your skin, and you can learn about it here!
Sleep
Zzzzzz! Chances are, you've never seen yourself asleep. But don't fret! Tim and Moby will show you what happens to you while you're off in dreamland!
Smallpox
Tim and Moby examine the smallpox virus and take a look at its history.
Smell
Learn more about your sense of smell in this animated movie! Speaking of which, what IS that smell?
Smoking
Tim and Moby explain why cigarettes are bad for your body and addictive
Taste
Eating would be only half the fun without your sense of taste! Sink your teeth into this animated movie about why we taste stuff!
Teeth
Done any good chewing lately? Check out this up close and personal view of the teeth inside your head!
the human body
Sure, by now you know about all of the body's systems, but this movie shows you how they all fit together!
Touch
Learn all about the forgotten sense
Twins
Learn about how both fraternal and identical twins occur!
Vaccines
Have you had your flu shot this year?
Vision
Feast your eyes on this movie about vision! Tim and Moby take you inside a human eyeball to show you just how we see!
Voice
La, la, la! Singing is fun! Talking's not so bad either! Let Tim and Moby take you on a tour of your voice!


Science

Acceleration
Do you ever feel that you're going faster and faster with no end in sight? Well, that's acceleration! Learn about the rules that govern speeding up in this animated movie!
Acids and Bases
Find out how acids and bases are different, and where they fall on the pH scale, in this BrainPOP movie!
Air Pollution
Pollution is bad for people and for the environment. Tim and Moby will show you how it is created.
Asteroids
An asteroid may have wiped out the dinosaurs! Find out more about these ancient rocks
Atomic Model
Like most ideas in science, our understanding of the atom has progressed over the years. This movie gives you a brief history of the atomic model!
Atoms
They're so small, you can't even see them, yet they make up everything you see! Explore the tiny yet strangely vast world of atoms!
Bacteria
Learn about those tiny living things too small to see -- bacteria!
Big Bang
The universe wasn't always here. Learn the scientific explanation of how it came to be in this animated movie!
Birds
Learn all about birds and how they fly in this Tim and Moby movie.
Black Holes
Try as you may, you’ll never escape!
Buoyancy
Throw an anchor into the ocean and it sinks. But why does a boat holding an anchor float? Learn about the mysteries of buoyancy in this animated movie!
Camouflage & Mimicry
See if you can spot these masters of animal disguise!
Cell Specialisation
You know about cells, the tiny structures that make up living things, right? Well, believe it or not, they're not all the same! Since they perform specialised tasks, they have to be specialised themselves! Check it out in this animated movie!
Cell Structures
Learn about what goes on inside a cell in this animated movie!
Clouds
Tim and Moby show you different cloud types and explain how clouds form!
Comets
Where do comets come from, and where are they going?
Crystals
Crystals can be beautiful and sparkly and valuable. But precious gemstones aren't the only crystals out there! Watch this movie to learn more about crystals!
Current Electricity
Tim and Moby trace electricity’s path from the power plant into your home!
Deserts
Learn about the driest places on Earth--Deserts!
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs ruled the Earth millions and millions of years ago.
Earth
Why is Earth so well-suited to life? Follow Tim and Moby as they explore the blue planet
Earth's Structure
We all know what it’s like on the surface of the Earth, but what happens beneath the surface, so to speak? Learn about your planet's internal structure in this animated movie!
Earthquakes
I think I felt the earth move! Tim and Moby explain earthquakes!
Electricity
There's more to electricity than just turning on a switch. Have a look at this movie as Tim and Moby explore the mysteries of electricity!
Energy Sources
We all use energy to light our homes, run our cars, and cook our food. But where does all that energy come from? Learn about sources of energy in this animated movie!
Erosion
Learn about how erosion shapes the land over time.
Fire
Fire, fire, burning bright, see what sets a fuel alight!
Food Chains
It's a fact of life--every living thing needs food to survive, and sometimes the handiest food is another living thing! Learn how all life is interconnected in this animated movie!
Force
What makes you go from 0 to 60mph? Tim and Moby investigate the mystery of force.
Forms of Energy
Tim and Moby talk energy and find out where it comes from in this BrainPOP movie.
Fossil Fuels
What makes cars go? Fossil fuels! What lights up gas grills and stoves? Fossil fuels! What's made from dead plants and animals? Why, they're fossil fuels, and there featured right here!
Glaciers
See how Glaciers form and erode the land in this BrainPOP movie.
Global Warming
Is the Earth really getting warmer? Learn more about Global Warming--What it is, and how we can stop it.
Gravity
It makes things fall! It keeps you from flying off into space! It's gravity, and Tim and Moby explore its inner working in this movie!
Greenhouse Effect
Learn how the greenhouse effect works!
Heat
We can all tell if something's hot, but precious few of us know WHY it's hot! Watch this movie to find out!
Hibernation
It isn't just sleep -- it's how some animals survive the winter
Honeybees
Tim and Moby check out the social scene at their local hive
Human Evolution
How did people come to look and act the way they do? Find out about your ancestors from millions of years ago!
Humidity
It's not the heat; it's the humidity! But what is humidity?
Hurricanes
Hurricanes threaten coastlines around the world every year. Let Tim and Moby walk you though the fury of one of Nature's most powerful storms!
Insects
They're here, they're there, they're everywhere! Well, hopefully not EVERYWHERE, but insects can survive in almost any environment. Learn about our tiny six-legged pals in this animated movie!
Invertebrates
What do you call an animal without a backbone? An invertebrate, that's what! Learn all about them in this animated movie!
Kinetic Energy
Let Tim and Moby show you all about kinetic energy, the energy of motion in this animated movie!
Land Biomes
Deserts, forests, tundra...Learn about all the biomes in this animated movie!
Life Cycle of Stars
Our sun wasn't always the way you see it today. And it won't always be this way in the future! Explore the awesome wonders of red giants, white dwarfs, and black holes in this animated movie!
Light
Light is great, but what exactly is it? Shed a little light on the subject with Tim and Moby!
Magnetism
Magnets may seem like magic, but they're not! They're science! Learn how they work in this animated movie!
Mammals
Learn all about the many kinds of mammals!
Marie Curie
Meet the woman responsible for your last x-ray!
Mars
Tim and Moby tell you why Mars is like Earth and how it came to be known as the “Red Planet”.
Matter Changing States
How are gases, liquids, and solids different? Find out in this animated BrainPOP movie.
Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun! Take a voyage with Tim and Moby to find out more.
Mitosis
Find out how cells divide as Tim and Moby explain the stages of Mitosis in this BrainPOP movie.
Molluscs
How do clams move? What makes squids tick? Tim and Moby look into the world of the mollusc
Moon
Space is vast, but we're lucky to have a close neighbour! Watch this movie to learn about our planet's nearest and dearest companion, the moon!
Natural Selection
Did people evolve from monkeys? Not really, but we did have a common ancestor! This animated movie explains the Survival of the Fittest!
Neptune
Why is Neptune blue? Find out this, and more, in Tim and Moby’s movie.
Nuclear energy
Unlock the awesome power of the atom with Tim and Moby in this animated movie!
Ocean Currents
Learn how and why ocean currents move in this BrainPOP animated movie!
Ocean Floor
Underwater mountains and earthquakes! Tim and Moby explore what’s happening on the ocean floor.
Ozone
You hear about it all the time, but what is it? What is it made of? Where can you find it? And why the heck is there a hole in it? Tim and Moby answer these questions in this movie!
Penguins
They drink saltwater and always eat on the run. Find out all about these odd birds.
Periodic Table of Elements
Learn about how the elements are organised on the Periodic Table of Elements! You'll be mesmerised by this wondrous chart!
pH scale
How does acid eat through things? What happens when you combine an acid with a base? Tim and Moby explore these questions and more in this movie!
Photosynthesis
People and animals have to find then eat their food, but green plants can make their own using nothing more than sunlight! Watch this movie to learn how!
Photosynthesis and Respiration
See how photosynthesis works and what cellular respiration does in this BrainPOP movie.
Plant Growth
See how flowering plants produce new seeds in this BrainPOP movie
Platetechtonics
The continents of Earth weren't always like you see them today. They've moved, and they're still moving! Learn about the slowly changing face of our planet in this animated movie!
Pluto
Learn all about the dwarf planet Pluto!
Pollination
Hop from flower to flower as Tim and Moby explore the nuts and bolts of pollination!
Population Growth
Our population is exploding! See how it affects our environment in this animated BrainPOP movie.
Potential Energy
How do you know when an object has potential energy? It's easier than you think, and more things have potential energy than you'd believe! You'll never look at things the same way after seeing this animated movie!
Rainbows
Learn about that wonder of optics, the rainbow! (Unicorns not included)
Reptiles
You're not scared of reptiles, are you? Listen to Tim's advice: to know reptiles is to love them
Rivers
Tim and Moby explain how rivers form and what makes up a river system.
Rock Cycle
OK, so the life of a rock doesn't sound interesting, but you'd be surprised! Tim and Moby explore the rock cycle in this animated movie!
Saturn
There's more to Saturn than just rings! (Although, we admit, the rings ARE pretty interesting.) Learn about this beautiful gas giant in this animated movie!
Seasons
Spring into this movie and learn about the seasons! Summer cold, and Summer hot! Um. Uh, Winter! Winter, Winter, Winter.
Snowflakes
Falling snow is a beautiful sight, but the hidden structure of snow is even more breathtaking! Find out how snowflakes form in this animated movie!
Solar System
Which is your favourite object in the Solar System? Ours is Earth, but we're biased really, because we live there.
Sound
Can you hear that? It's the sound of a greatmovie ABOUT sound!
States of Matter
Ice is water. Steam is water. And liquid water is water! How can this be? Learn why the different states of matter are so different in this animated movie!
Sun
How cool would it be to have your very own star? Well, guess what--we do! It's the sun, and you can learn about it here!
Temperature
Feeling a little hot under the collar? Or are you cool as a cucumber? Learn about Temperature in this animated movie!
Tides
Find out how the moon controls tides on Earth and how tides can provide us with energy in this BrainPOP movie!
Tornadoes
Nothing screams "Nature's Fury" like a tornado! Check 'em out here!
Tropical Rain Forests
You hear a lot about the rain forest, but what is it? Where is it? And why is it so important? Learn about these majestic forests in this movie!
Types of Rock
Rocks don't just stay the way they are. They may change slowly, but they do change, from one type of rock to another! Check it out here!
Uranus
Learn about the seventh planet from the sun!
Venus
Visit the second planet from the Sun, with Tim and Moby.
Volcanoes
Violent eruptions! Huge plumes of gas! Rivers of molten lava! This movie investigates all this stuff and more!
Water
Two thirds of the Earth is covered with it! It makes up most of your body weight! It's fun to swim in! It's water, and Tim and Moby dive into the subject in this animated movie!
Water Cycle
Learn about Earth's constantly moving water in this animated movie!
Water Pollution
What's muddying the water and what can you do about it? Only Tim will tell
Waves
If you look for waves, you'll find them absolutely everywhere! Whether you're interested in waves on land, in the sea, or in the air, this movie is for you!
Weather
Get the skinny on weather with Tim & Moby in this animated movie!
Weathering
Ever wondered how soil is made? Or how sharp mountain peaks can become soft hills? Check out our movie about weathering and learn!
Wind
Where does the wind come from? Tim and Moby answer this question here! (hint: there is no giant fan involved.)