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As spectacular of an athlete as he was, even Michael Jordan can't beat gravity. Engage young scholars in exploring the science and math behind this hall-of-famer's amazing leaping ability, and see how things would be different on other planets with this short, animated video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Add this video to a middle or high school physics lesson series on Newton's laws of motion
- Have the class examine how Newton's laws apply to other sports-related phenomenon like hitting a home run in baseball or serving a ball in tennis
- Flip your science classroom by assigning this video and short assessment as a homework exercise
Pros
- Colorful animations help to engage viewers and offer visual support for the material being presented
- A short quiz accompanies the video with five multiple choice and three free responses questions
- Teachers are given the option of designing their own lesson using the TED-Ed website
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- None