Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Engineering Videos: Flight Aerodynamics

9th - 10th
Learn about lift, thrust, drag, weight, airfoil, air pressure, Bernoulli's principle to understand flight aerodynamics. [7:14]
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Experiment Videos: Marshmallows Experiment

9th - 10th
Watch what happens to marshmallows when you put them in vacuum jar. [1:56]
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Experiment Videos: Toilet Paper Experiment

1st - 9th
This funny toilet paper experiment shows what happens if you place one end of the toilet paper roll in the toilet of a plane and then roll the rest down the aisle, and then flush. [1:11]
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Tires and Pressure

9th - 10th
Tires on a car in a NASCAR race are filled with nitrogen. The force of friction increases tire pressure as the car goes around the track. Using dry nitrogen gas helps with predicting the temperature and pressure of a tire during a race....
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Measurement: Under Pressure

9th - 10th
In this video we replicate Pascal's famous experiment that showed atmospheric pressure was due to the column of the weight of the air above. To test this we build a simple pressure measuring device, make measurements around Boston, and...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: What Are Pneumatic Pistons?

3rd - 8th
See how compressed air can be used to move a piston rod back and forth. [0:23]
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Curated Video

Math Tutor Dvd: Balloon in a Candle Flame Science Experiment

9th - 10th
In this cool science experiment, you will see how you can put a balloon directly into a candle flame and the balloon will not burst. The power of heat conduction makes this possible. Have fun while learning about heat transfer and energy...
Instructional Video
Next Vista for Learning

Next Vista for Learning: Phenomena Science: Hairdryer Mayhem

3rd - 8th
A video that shows students a demonstration, then asks them to predict what will happen next, and finally students will explain their observations. This demonstration shows a hairdryer propelling a balloon in the air illustrating...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Teachers:hockey

3rd - 8th
Examine different types of hockey sticks while watching kids use the scientific method to learn how a hockey stick's flex affects shooting power and accuracy.