Instructional Video

Hydraulics

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Introduce the basics of hydraulics with an informative video. It explains liquids, compression, force multipliers, and pressure. It concludes with examples of when hydraulics are used such as pistons, car brakes, landing gears, and car jacks.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Bring in a hydraulic car jack to demonstrate
Classroom Considerations
  • Keep in mind that YouTube comments are open to the public
  • Best fits with the study of pressure or liquids
  • Video is the 45th in a series of 49
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Resource includes closed captioning and a written script
  • Great for all types of learners
Cons
  • None