Physics

Explores the physics involved in roller coasters, space flight, sound, electricity, and MRI technology.

Physics of Basketball

Learn more about the physics of basketball in this video from Science Friday.

The Physics of Baseball

In this video adapted from QUEST, discover that some of the rules of physics and baseball are one and the same.

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The Physics of Sailing

The act of sailing a sailboat may not be as clear-cut as you might think. In fact, sailing entails a very complex process. In this video from QUEST, find out what is behind the sail of a boat.

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Physics of Arches

In this interactive activity from NOVA, try your hand at constructing a stone arch and learn about the physics that affect the arch.

Basketball Physics

In this video from DragonflyTV, Jai and Jonathan track, graph, and analyze the motion of basketball shots as they investigate what factors influence the accuracy of their game.

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Snowflake Physics

Explore the science behind snowflake formation by examining water molecule structure and other conditions that affect snowflake growth in this interactive activity adapted from SnowCrystals.com.

Teaching Elementary Physical Science

This 8-session course is designed to increase elementary school educators' understanding of physical science, and provides a comprehensive overview of inquiry based teaching of core physical science topics.

A Modeling Approach to Physics Instruction

In this professional development video, teacher Seth Guiñals-Kupperman explains how he uses Modeling Instruction in his high school physics classes.

Inquiry in Physical Science Education

This 2-session professional development course presents physical science content and pedagogy relevant to high school teachers.

Roller Coaster Physics

A roller coaster illustrates the law of conservation of energy.

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Roller Coaster Physics

In this Teaching Channel video, join STEM teacher Donna Migdol as she teaches her students problem-solving skills using a real-life roller coaster design challenge.

Modeling Instruction in Physics

This lesson designed for teacher professional development introduces the basics of Modeling Instruction and presents some modeling techniques and methodologies you can try in your classroom.

Carnival Physics: Midway Games

Follow Mary Jane and Eliza as they test and measure the best way to use a moving ball's energy to win at carnival games in this video from DragonflyTV.

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Teaching Middle School Physical Science

This 8-session course helps middle school teachers deepen their use of inquiry-based approaches to teaching standards-based science topics, including atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, motions and forces, and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Teaching High School Physical Science

This 8-session course helps high school teachers learn inquiry-based approaches to teaching standards-based physical science topics, including atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, motions and forces, and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Melissa Franklin: High Energy Physics

This video segment adapted from Discovering Women profiles Fermilab physicist and Harvard professor Melissa Franklin.

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Global Warming: The Physics of the Greenhouse Effect

This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE examines the greenhouse effect, its role in keeping Earth habitable, and the industrial changes that have led to an increase in the planet's average temperature.

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Increasing Physical Activity in Schools: PD for Elementary Teachers

This module uses video and text to describe strategies for increasing physical activity during the school day.

Powerful Learning with Digital Media in the Physics Classroom

In this lesson designed for teacher professional development, find out how to maximize teaching effectiveness when using digital media as a teaching tool in the physics classroom.