Shows how to calculate the size and composition of the earth, explaining the difference between weight and mass using a spring scale and a balance scale. Also covers the scientific ideas of displacement, volume and density.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507226
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Volume (Cubic content)
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mass (Physics)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Juvenile films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Volume (Cubic content)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)