Interactive3:20
Scholastic

Study Jams! Newton's First Law: Inertia

6th - 9th
Give your class some inertia with a far out video and multiple-choice questions about Newton's first law of motion. Several examples are given in an animated feature in a style that upper-elementary learners will enjoy.
Interactive3:52
Scholastic

Study Jams! Force & Motion

4th - 8th Standards
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...
Instructional Video4:18
TED-Ed

The Physics of Human Sperm vs. the Physics of the Sperm Whale

9th - 12th Standards
Here is an unusual comparison: the swimming conditions of a sperm cell and a sperm whale. Introduce your physics class to the Reynolds number by sharing this video comparison during your fluid mechanics unit. Afterward, teach them to...
Instructional Video1:04
Steve Spangler Science

The Coin Drop - Sick Science! #005

7th - 12th
A simple activity visually demonstrates Newton's first law of motion to your physical science fanatics! Placing an index card atop a glass cup and a penny on top of that, they can flick the card away and the penny will drop straight...
Instructional Video2:36
Curated OER

Demonstration of Newton's First Law of Motion

9th - 12th
A scientist performs an engaging experiment to demonstrate Newton's First Law of Motion. He puts a blow-torch to a Hero's Engine to create steam, which sets the apparatus spinning. He explains that in space where nothing would act on it...