Energy has many forms ... but very few sources! How do we present this to young scientists? Explore the Definitions of Energy, PS3A, in a video about the Next Generation Science Standards. The narrator keeps it simple by relating...

Set youngsters in motion when studying forces. This quick animated film stars Sam and Mia, two intelligent but cool kids who talk about forces and motion on the soccer field. Consider using this resource when preparing junior-high...

Spinning eggs and Newton's first law of motion, yes it's true. This really well done clip is perfect of class or homeschool use. It uses the example of a cooked vs. an uncooked egg to describe Newton's first law. Lots of light bulbs will...

Move the video on motion to the front of the line. The second of eight lessons in Unit 4 - Contextual Applications looks at straight-line motion. Scholars learn how position, velocity, and acceleration are related by derivatives before...

There's a reason that Einstein is known as the father of modern physics! Get to know Einstein and how he revolutionized the branch of science known as physics. Scholars learn how Einstein's unique view of motion and the universe built a...

Explore the chemical reaction that may just save your life! An episode of a comprehensive series covering chemical reactions discusses what triggers the inflation of airbags during a crash. Initiated by an accelerometer, a combustion...

Cornstarch and water on a speaker have a pretty cool effect. Beyond the coolness is a scientific analysis of amplitude and frequency. A video examines the patterns in the mixture when exposed to different frequencies in a video lesson....

When temperatures get extreme, physics gets a little weird! Show physics scholars the lowest man-made temperature to date, as well as the extreme heat of the Big Bang using a video from an extensive playlist. The narrator explains some...

What is energy, and why do we need so much of it? Scholars explore the definition of energy as it relates to both conversion and consumption with a video and discussion questions. Part of an energy unit from NOVA, the resource provides a...

Everyone knows that one twin is always older in a pair. But, could a twin be years older? A video from an extensive physics playlist explains Einstein's theory of special relativity. Topics include the speed of light, special versus...

Need to put a new spin on your motion lesson plan? Add a short video from an engaging physics playlist! Your class will get a kick out of examining the science behind a soccer curveball. Scholars discover how the movement of air at...

Looking for a challenging brain teaser to stimulate conversation? The spool riddle will make things roll right along! The narrator of the a physics video series explains the constraints of the spool in terms of movement and friction,...

The greatest challenge of snowboarding is maintaining balance. An engaging video using a simple demonstration of actual snowboarders to illustrate physics in action.

Some define time by motion, but how exactly does this work? Space Time added a video as part of its The Origin of Matter and Time playlist to explore just this question. It breaks down the relationships between matter, motion, and time....

How is it possible for a storm to rage nonstop for three centuries? Bill Nye explains the phenomenon of Jupiter's Great Red Spot during an engaging video. Other topics include the storm's apparent lack of movement, how researchers...

Which way will the spool roll? The video offers two situations and three optional answers for each. After viewing the situation, scholars select their predictions. Then, they view the result and learn of a new situation. The...