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Curated Video
Understanding Your Own Frame of Reference
It’s true—we naturally view behavior through our own cultural shade. We share common values with members in our own culture, and our values often differ from those of our colleagues and counterparts around the world. Each of us is raised...
Science ABC
Does Time Exist, Or Is It A Social Construct?
Research shows that the human brain does not have a single clock dedicated to measuring time that passes. Our experience of time depends on many factors, including memories, emotions, and our level of attention. Time seems to ‘fly’...
Flipping Physics
Skateboarding Frame of Reference
Showing that the frame of reference matters for describing motion.
Schooling Online
Physics - Module 2 - Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Real and Fictitious Forces
Forces are like friends… some are real and some are fake! This lesson will distinguish between real and fictitious forces.
Definitions included: frame of reference, inertial frame of reference, non-inertial frame of reference, real...
Definitions included: frame of reference, inertial frame of reference, non-inertial frame of reference, real...
Visual Learning Systems
Things in Motion: Things on the Move
Upon viewing the Things in Motion video series, students will be able to do the following: Identify a moving object and describe its movement as related to its frame of reference. Provide examples of forces in everyday life such as a...
Schooling Online
Physics Kinematics: Motion in a Straight Line - Relative Velocity in 1D
A massive sinkhole appears in the middle of Central Park! Which superhero will be the first to respond? This lesson will explain how to calculate the relative velocity of an object in different inertial frames of...
Flipping Physics
Skateboarding Frame of Reference Demonstration
All motion is relative to a frame of reference. A simple demonstration showing this to be true.
Visual Learning Systems
Motion: Position and Motion
Students will explore the principles of motion, the basic concepts of speed and velocity and how speed and acceleration are calculated. Numerous examples of common occurrences illustrate the principles of motion. Other terminology...
MinutePhysics
The True Science of Parallel Universes
There are three models, all unconfirmed, of the possibility of multiverses, or multiple parallel universes. Each are explained in detail, with supportive drawings and diagrams. This is a mind-boggling topic for your astrophysicists to...
TED-Ed
How Fast are You Moving Right Now?
Did you know that when you are sitting in your easy chair, you may be moving up to 1000 miles per hour depending on what part of the planet you are sitting on? Consider relative speed by watching this moving video. Boggle brains in your...
MinutePhysics
Where Was The Big Bang?
If you think the world revolves around you, think again! In this super-short clip, the narrator explains, accompanied by drawings, how scaling varies based on your frame of reference or vantage point. You might want to add this clip to...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Noninertial Reference Frames
This lesson introduces the concept of noninertial reference frames.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice With Inertial & Non Inertial Reference Frames
This lesson will provide example problems for the learner to check their understanding on how to use reference frames.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Reference Frames: Lesson 2
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on inertial and noninertial reference frames. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Practice w/ Reference Frames."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Reference Frames: Lesson 1
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on inertial and noninertial reference frames. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Practice w/ Reference Frames."