Scholastic
Study Jams! Force & Motion
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...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Properties of Matter
Does matter really matter? Properties of matter are discussed by Sam and RJ: mass, volume, and density. They differentiate between mass and weight. They explain how to measure these properties. Make sure to teach your class about other...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Tools of Measurement
From temperature and mass, to length and volume, there are many different types of measurement. Expose young learners to a variety of measurement tools using this slide show of real-life pictures. Go through the presentation one image at...
Curated OER
Video 7 - Weight vs. Mass
Help your class understand the relationship and difference between weight and mass by showing them this video. The cartoon medium allows for a demonstration of mass and weight on Earth and on the moon. Pupils will enjoy the animation and...
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Video 2 - Mass
How can a smaller thing have more inertia than a bigger thing? It all depends on how massive it is! The video demonstrates mass with an animated character who interacts with a styrofoam cube and a lead cube. Class members will like the...
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Newton’s Laws of Motion
Newton's laws of motion are put into action as they are defined and demonstrated. Tennis balls, skateboards, and human bodies are all part of each example. Good definitions plus solid examples equals an informative video.
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Newton's Laws of Motion
Classical mechanics are introduced and Newton's Laws of Motion are explained, one at a time. Consisting mostly of still frames and a narrator's voice, this video is difficult to pay attention to. Rather than show it in the classroom,...
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Video 9 - Kinetic Energy
Using a game of billiards to model kinetic engergy, a video explains the relationship between work and energy and how energy is transferred. The billiard balls are a nice example because each ball has the same mass and weight. Class...
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Video 3 - Speed
What happens when you change the speed of an object? This video explores that question in relation to inertia, mass, and force with entertianing animations and examples. While the narrator talks about force, he doesn't really define what...