Curated Video
Understanding Planetary Movement: The Science of Orbit
This video discusses the concept of planetary movement or orbit. The video also touches on the different shapes of orbits, the forces of gravity that keep objects in orbit, and the balance between momentum and gravity that is necessary...
Visual Learning Systems
Force and Newton's Laws: Newton's First Law of Motion
This video discusses the principle of force and the application of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. Students will witness the effect of friction on force and see how force is calculated. Other terminology includes: inertia, weight, mass,...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Newton's First Law: Inertia
Give your class some inertia with a far out video and multiple-choice questions about Newton's first law of motion. Several examples are given in an animated feature in a style that upper-elementary learners will enjoy.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Force & Motion
Set youngsters in motion when studying forces. This quick animated film stars Sam and Mia, two intelligent but cool kids who talk about forces and motion on the soccer field. Consider using this resource when preparing junior-high...
TED-Ed
The Physics of Human Sperm vs. the Physics of the Sperm Whale
Here is an unusual comparison: the swimming conditions of a sperm cell and a sperm whale. Introduce your physics class to the Reynolds number by sharing this video comparison during your fluid mechanics unit. Afterward, teach them to...
Curated OER
NewtonÕs First Law and Eggs
Spinning eggs and Newton's first law of motion, yes it's true. This really well done clip is perfect of class or homeschool use. It uses the example of a cooked vs. an uncooked egg to describe Newton's first law. Lots of light bulbs will...
NASA
Tennis in Space
What does a tennis match look like in a microgravity environment? The installment of the STEM on Station series gives pupils a firsthand look at motion in that special environment. The compelling video shows how astronauts use momentum...
National Science Foundation
Blade Runners—Science of the Winter Olympics
Race to learn the insight of Sir Isaac Newton. A helpful video uses speed skating to explain Newton's laws of motion. Force, acceleration, mass, and momentum all work together to make a successful speed skating race.
Veritasium
Jetpack Rocket Science
Fly high using the force of water. A segment of the Veritasium playlist applies the Newton's Laws of Motion via a jetpack. Using a CO2 fire extinguisher, the video demonstrates the idea of Newton's second law, without enough mass. While...
MinutePhysics
How Do Airplanes Fly?
Up, up, and away! Physics scholars learn the secrets to defying gravity through engineering. The video describes the forces acting on various parts of the plane and the designs that minimize these forces or increase opposing forces. The...
National Science Foundation
Science of NFL Football: Newton's First Law of Motion
Why are some football players harder to tackle than others? Turns out physics is the answer. The fifth lesson of the 10-part video series continues connecting the NFL to physics concepts. Young scientists learn about inertia through an...
Bozeman Science
Newton's Three Laws of Motion
Sir Isaac Newton is the father of physics. Study his three laws of motion during this video. The video instructor explains the first law in terms of inertia, the second law that gives us the formula for force, and the third law of...
TED-Ed
The Math Behind Michael Jordan's Legendary Hang Time
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...
University of Florida
Understanding Car Crashes: It's Basic Physics!
Make an impact on young physicists with this fun collection of resources. After first watching a video and taking notes on the physics of car crashes, students go on to complete a series of activities that explore the...
Steve Spangler Science
The Coin Drop - Sick Science! #005
A simple activity visually demonstrates Newton's first law of motion to your physical science fanatics! Placing an index card atop a glass cup and a penny on top of that, they can flick the card away and the penny will drop straight...
Curated OER
Newton's First Law of Motion
This is the first clip in a two-part series on Newton's First Law of Motion. Excellent examples and comprehensive explanations truly describe this law of motion. View part two for even more good teaching.
Curated OER
Demonstration of Newton's First Law of Motion
A scientist performs an engaging experiment to demonstrate Newton's First Law of Motion. He puts a blow-torch to a Hero's Engine to create steam, which sets the apparatus spinning. He explains that in space where nothing would act on it...
DoodleScience
Newton's Laws of Motion
Three laws of motion are covered in three minutes in this video. A definition for each law, a formula, and how to apply it are included for each. No time is wasted and nothing extra is covered, making this perfect for a quick...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Segway Technology: What's Newton Got to Do With It?
What do the laws of physics have to do with engineering? Find out in this video segment featuring inventor Dean Kamen and his inventions, the IBOT and the Segway. [8:12]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Forces & Motion: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how forces affect the motion of objects. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Forces & Motion."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Galileo's Inclined Planes: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces the concept of inertia and explains how Galileo Galilei used inclined planes to develop the concept of inertia. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Galileo's Inclined Planes."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Newton's First Law of Motion: Lesson 3
This lesson introduces Newton's first law of motion otherwise known as the law of inertia. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's First Law of Motion."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Normal Force: Normal Force and Contact Force
A discussion of the force that keeps a block of ice from falling towards the center of the Earth. The example problem has two 5-kg blocks of ice on the surface of a frozen lake, one stationary and one moving at a constant velocity. [7:18]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Laws of Motion: Newton's First Law of Motion
A basic primer on Newton's First Law of Motion.