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Minute Physics: What Is Gravity? Instructional VideoMinute Physics: What Is Gravity? Instructional Video
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MinutePhysics
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Grade
7th - 12th
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Science
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:26
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2011
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Minute Physics: What Is Gravity?

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Gravity is thoroughly defined in this short, but weighty, featurette. The relationship of mass to force is incorporated, and the idea that gravity can also attract energy is introduced. In a flipped classroom situation, have learners watch this at home and then come to class to practice computations and participate in lab activities related to gravity.

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Concepts

gravitational force, gravity

Additional Tags

gravity, gravitational pull, science

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • A hand draws the diagrams and inserts humor to keep things lively
  • Simple and clear explanations are appropriate for middle schoolers
  • Adaptable to Next Generation Science Standards

Cons

  • None

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