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Can you explain a complex topic using only simple words? The video narrator does just that! Using only the 1,000 most used words, he explains how a rocket leaves and returns to Earth. Scholars learn about opposing forces and how Earth's gravity maintains an object in orbit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have your classes choose a related topic and write an explanation using simple words as in the video
- Follow the video with a lab investigation of rockets
Classroom Considerations
- Requires an understanding of Earth's gravity and how it affects an orbit
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Fast pace holds viewers' attention
- Uses interesting sketches to enhance the explanations
Cons
- None
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