Insiders
Insiders explores the ‘wow’ science behind the cool events and venues! Scientists Sarah-Louise Ball, Phil Smyth and Jennifer Cleary are on a mission to demonstrate the genius that goes into making the big events happen! To watch all the episodes link here!
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Teachers Tips Episode 1
Behind the scenes at an international soccer match, including features on energy, power and how the heart works.
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Teachers Tips Episode 2
The Insiders use roller coasters to explain forces and gravity. Plus the science of digestion and vomit!
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Teachers Tips Episode 3
At an airshow, we see how planes fly, featuring gravity, lift, speed and much more.
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Teachers Tips Episode 4
Behind the scenes at the Moscow State Circus, we learn about potential and kinetic energy, balance and forces and the chemistry of glue.
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Teachers Tips Episode 5
The Insiders go to astronaut camp and find out about gravity, friction, rocket propulsion - and a demo of distillation inspired by space wee!
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Teachers Tips Episode 6
Backstage at a rock concert, featuring the science of sound, how vocal cords work and how electricity is used to power speakers.
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Teachers Tips Episode 7
On a visit aboard Irish Naval vessel the LE James Joyce, we find out about how ships float, how light is refracted and lots more.
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Teachers Tips Episode 8
The Insiders go to the premiere of Pixar’s hit movie, Inside Out, and reveal how animation works. Plus they find out about 3D printing.
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Teachers Tips Episode 9
A visit to Croke Park on match day, including features on the Law of the Lever, inertia and blood.
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Teachers Tips Episode 10
At the world’s largest indoor holiday resort, we learn about friction & aerodynamics on water slides, UV radiation and rainforests.
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