National Science Foundation
Science Friction—Science of the Winter Olympics
Physics plays a role in most sports, and curling is no exception! A video explains how a curling team controls the friction between the stone and the ice to modify its movement.
Bozeman Science
PS3C - Relationship Between Energy and Forces
How do you help your pupils understand the relationship between energy and forces? The video tackles standard PS3C using a concept map and demonstrations. The narrator also provides key vocabulary scholars should master at each grade level.
Crash Course
Friction
Why is it easier to move a heavy object once you initially begin? Help your class explore the differences and similarities between static and kinetic friction as they view the informative video segment about motion. They learn about each...
Curated OER
Introduction to Friction
A series of simple computer animations and a narrator explain friction. The force of friction is defined and explained as a self-adjusting force. Causes and types of friction are illustrated and ways to minimize it are listed. There are...
SciShow
Strong Interaction: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics #1b
There is a force stronger than electricity or gravity, so scientists named it the strong force. The video continues the explanation of the strong force and the way it works. It also describes the limitations, such as only working in very...
Curated OER
Ultimate Table Trick Challenge
There's a lot going on here: air pressure changes, inertia, and chemical reactions. All of this occurs in 60 seconds time! As an end of the year physical science assessment, consider showing this video clip and then having learners write...
Bozeman Science
Free Body Diagrams
How can you keep track of all the forces acting on an object? Pupils learn how to use a free body diagram to represent the forces acting on an object. After explaining the different forces, the instructor leads viewers through a series...
National Science Foundation
Downhill Science—Science of the Winter Olympics
Newton would have made a first-rate skier! A video lesson analyzes Newton's second law from a skiing perspective. The narrator explains how the force, mass, and acceleration can work together to create a winning run.
Bozeman Science
PS2B—Types of Interactions
Create a unit about types of interactions that your class will be attracted to! Delve into Next Generation Science Standard PS2B with a thought-provoking video. The narrator explains how to present interactions in elementary,...
TED-Ed
Free Falling in Outer Space
How do satellites orbit the earth? Technically they are free-falling, but missing Earth's surface! Being explained in great detail and with entertaining animation, these concepts are sure to amaze your starling scientists! Another plus...
MinuteEarth
What Happened To This Car?
On June 7, 1692, at 11:43 am, the Jamaican city of Port Royal sank into the harbor, killing more than 2,000 people. The video explains this disaster and others that were caused by liquefaction, describes the conditions required, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thermal Energy From Friction
In this video David shows how to find the energy generated by the force of friction and solves an example conservation of energy problem involving thermal energy. [14:47]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Friction and Heat
Friction always creates heat. Brakes and tires depend on friction to work, while the opposite is true of an engine. Engine builders use oil and high-tech coatings to get more power from an engine. [5:25]
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #6: Friction
In today's episode of Crash Course Physics, Dr. Shini Somara tells us about static and kinetic friction; how they work and how they're different. [10:58]