Instructional Video3:37
Science ABC

Is A Straight Line Always The Shortest Distance Between Two Points?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
No, a straight line isn't always the shortest distance between two points. The shortest distance depends on the geometry of the object or surface in question. While a straight line is the shortest distance between two points on a flat...
Instructional Video3:37
Curated Video

Is A Straight Line Always The Shortest Distance Between Two Points?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
No, a straight line isn't always the shortest distance between two points. The shortest distance depends on the geometry of the object or surface in question. While a straight line is the shortest distance between two points on a flat...
Instructional Video3:52
Curated OER

What is a Sphere?

4th - 7th
The teacher diagrams and explains the different terms of what comprises a sphere. Follow along and learn about the: radius, diameter, great circle, center, and hemisphere.
Instructional Video4:28
Curated OER

What is a Sphere?

6th - 12th
The teacher diagrams and explains the different terms of what comprises a sphere. Follow along and learn about the: radius, diameter, great circle, center, hemisphere
Instructional Video
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes: Great Circles

9th - 10th
An animated illustration explains, in simple terms, the concept of measuring distance using great circles around the Earth.