Sometimes in physics, the logic is a little illogical. A video presentation shows how to use extreme cases to apply logic to physics stumpers. The examples pertain to displacement situations, but scholars can apply the concept to all problems. 

Concepts

density, displacement, buoyancy, mass

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video after the presentation of the puzzler to the have pupils to discuss and offer solutions
• Make a handout of the questions posed in the video for pupils to consider for a week before showing the video

Classroom Considerations

• Consider monitoring YouTube comments if making the video available for independent viewing

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers closed captioning to assist English learners with language
• Enthusiastic presentation holds viewers' attention

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7