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MinutePhysics
Windmills Are NOT Like Dams
The Solution to the Windmill Paradox. This video is about the tradeoff of Windmills: the fact that the more kinetic energy you extract from the wind the slower the wind goes, the less wind you have to extract energy from, etc. How much...
MinutePhysics
The Physics of Windmill Design
This video is about how physics dictates the design of modern windmills - why they are so big, have so few blades, and have such skinny blades.
SciShow
Why Wouldn’t You Put Your Wind Farm In the Windiest Place?
Wind is an ever increasing source of power worldwide, which means wind farms continue to be constructed. And choosing where to place those farms seems straightforward, but it might not actually be best to place the in the windiest places!
Curated Video
B-Boying Power Move Basics
Howcast - Learn b-boy power move basics in this Howcast breakdancing tutorial with choreographer Victor "Kid Glyde" Alicea.
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 155 - Netherlands Windmills
The historic windmills of Kinderdijk in the Netherlands are getting a nocturnal makeover in an effort to promote eco-consciousness. The UNESCO world heritage listed windmills were chosen to promote a new range of warmer LED lights.
Curated Video
From Grain to Flour: Milling Through the Ages
Explore the journey of wheat as it transforms into flour, a staple in our diets. From ancient windmills to modern industrial mills, learn about the evolution of flour milling. This segment details the entire process, highlighting both...
Great Big Story
These Ancient Windmills Were Built Over 1,000 Years Ago
Discover the ancient windmills of Nashtifan, Iran and their enduring legacy. Over 1000 years old and still functioning today!
Curated Video
Understanding Correlation vs. Causation: Examining Common Causal Relationships
This video explains the concept of correlation versus causation using various examples. It emphasizes that just because two variables are strongly correlated does not mean that one causes the other. Instead, they may both be influenced...
Ancient Lights Media
Netherlands
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Netherlands.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Do Wind Turbines Do?
This video is answering the question of what do wind turbines do.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Does A Windmill Work?
This video is answering the question of how does a windmill work.
Physics Girl
Can you power a house with a ShakeWeight?
Using a ShakeWeight, how long would it take to produce enough energy to power a house for a day? Are we making progress toward clean and alternative energy sources? PBS Digital Studios is grateful to Bill and Melinda Gates for their...
TED-Ed
Why Don't Perpetual Motion Machines Ever Work?
It turns out that some laws were definitely not meant to be broken! A short illustrative video explains why the first and second laws of thermodynamics prevent perpetual motion machines from actually moving perpetually — and why...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Exploring Windmill Design
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members are challenged to design a windmill that can be powered by a hair dryer. [3:38]
Museum of Science
Eie: Engineering Is Elementary: Designing a Windmill
Students focus on the mechanical engineering problem of capturing wind energy to do work as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own windmills.
Museum of Science
Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 1
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Leif, a boy from Denmark, learns about mechanical engineering as he designs his own windmill. [13:38]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 2
Students think like mechanical engineers as they observe and analyze the moving parts of common machines. [13:23]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 1
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Leif, a boy from Denmark, learns about mechanical engineering as he designs his own windmill. [12:42]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 3 Part 2
Students predict, test, observe, and describe how sails made of different materials and shapes catch the wind. [15:00]