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Turn a nighttime toe stubbing into an informative discussion about the properties of matter. An intriguing physical science video encourages learners to use their knowledge of matter and mass to identify a mystery object based on its shape, weight, and measurements.
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Instructional Ideas
- Encourage learners to watch the video at home or in a computer lab before coming to class to discuss what they have learned
- Blindfold young scientists and have them feel a classroom object, letting them guess what the object could be based on its size and weight (vary the objects to make the activity trickier!)
- Use the video to introduce your upcoming experiment about mass and matter
Classroom Considerations
- Begins with a 30 second advertisement that you can't skip
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses an applicable real-world example to explain a complex idea from physical science
- Host is funny and engaging
Cons
- None