Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Experiment Videos: Proving Co2 Is Heavier Than Air

5th - 9th
Check out this cool science experiment video to see proof that carbon dioxide is heavier than air. [1:12]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Definition of Density: Lesson 1

9th - 10th
This lesson will define density as mass/volume and provide relevant real world examples of objects with varying densities. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Definition of Density."
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weight

9th - 10th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of weight as the heaviness, or mass and density, of an object. This is the first in a series of lessons about weight. Student watch a video tutorial and then can take an online quiz.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weight and Size

9th - 10th
In this lesson, students see that an object with a larger size does not necessarily have a larger weight than an object which is smaller in size. This lesson will help students understand the relationship between weight and density....
Instructional Video
Tyler DeWitt, PhD

Science With Tyler De Witt: Advanced Density Problem 1

9th - 10th
Learn how to solve for density when you need to calculate the volume of a cube. [2:49]
Instructional Video
Tyler DeWitt, PhD

Science With Tyler De Witt: Density Practice Problems

9th - 10th
Learn how to use the density number like a conversion factor, to solve for mass or volume. Watch this video after the density introduction or before the more complicated video on density exercises that has unit conversion. [8:55]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Astronomy #24: Light

9th - 10th
In order to understand how we study the universe, we need to talk a little bit about light. Light is a form of energy. Its wavelength tells us its energy and color. Spectroscopy allows us to analyze those colors and determine an object's...
Instructional Video
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: How Material Properties Affect Audio Recordings

9th - 10th
Learn how various physical properties of matter may affect processes with which the matter interacts.
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Physics #14: Fluids at Rest

9th - 10th
In this video episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini is very excited to start talking about Fluids. You see, she's a Fluid Dynamicist and Mechanical Engineer, so fluids are really important to her. Actually, they're really important to...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Density Calculations

9th - 10th
A guided screencast which demonstrates how to calculate density to the correct number of significant figures. [2:06]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Density: Theory and Problems

9th - 10th
A series of short videos and a presentation illustrate the concept of density and its formula. Follow several real world example problems to help with understanding the concept. [7:31]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Percent Difference Calculations

9th - 10th
A tutorial screencast which illustrates how to compare an observed, calculated density to the actual density reported in reference sources. [4:27]
Instructional Video
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Science Out Loud: How Do Ships Float?

9th - 10th
The technology that keeps huge cargo ships afloat is amazingly simple. PJ, a masters student in Naval Construction and Engineering at MIT, explains just how simple it really is. [3:04]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hot Air Balloons

3rd - 8th
Watch kids use the scientific method to figure out why hot air can lift things. Discover how a hot air balloon works.
Instructional Video
Next Vista for Learning

Next Vista for Learning: How to Determine Density

3rd - 8th
A video showing that density determines whether an object sinks or floats. Density is the measure of mass divided by volume. [1:28]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Pour Air Into Water Experiment

Pre-K - 1st
This video segment adapted from ZOOM offers a clever demonstration of buoyancy by showing how to pour a cup of air into a cup filled with water. [1 mim, 42 sec]