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PhysEdGames

Skunk Tag

For Students 1st - 6th
Choose two taggers to be the "skunks." Set up five hula hoops in the gym; one in each corner and one in the middle. The hoops in the corners are the safe zones for the players while the middle hoop is the skunk's home. The skunks start...
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PhysEdGames

Pacman

For Students K - 5th
Choose one player to be a Pacman who will walk around the lines of the gym clapping their arms like the mouth of the Pacman. Everyone else stands on a line in the gym without moving. If a Pacman tags a player, then they become a Pacman....
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PhysEdGames

Pizza Tag

For Students 2nd - 5th
Who said pizza and tag don't go together? Assign one person as the "chef" to be the tagger and to stand in the middle of the gym. Divvy the rest of the class into three equal groups of "toppings" (ex: cheese, pepperoni, onion). Have all...
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PhysEdGames

Space Invaders

For Students 1st - 4th
Split the class into two groups—the meteors and the satellites—with the majority of the class being satellites. The inner circle in the gym is "inner space" while the court around it is "outer space." When satellites are in inner space...
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Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

For Students Pre-K - 2nd
Two animated children show off and demonstrate their dance moves in a music video featuring the song Head, Shoulder, Knees, and Toes.
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PhysEdGames

Gingerbread Man Tag

For Students K - 5th
After choosing a chef, aka the tagger, have the rest of the class lay out on the previously set up exercise mats. These players are the gingerbread men. Players run to another mat on the chef's command, aiming not to get tagged. If a...
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PhysEdGames

Dinosaur Prowl

For Students 2nd - 5th
Prowl like a dinosaur! Choose several students to be the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs with dodge balls are the taggers, and the Triceratops on the scooters are the freers. As the other players are tagged with balls, the Triceratops scoot...
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PhysEdGames

Capture The Ball

For Students 4th - 8th
Play this fun twist on capture the flag with your class! After setting up the equipment, divide the class into two equal teams, and choose one person to be a guard on each team. The guard is the only person on either team allowed to...
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PhysEdGames

Sleep Tag

For Students 1st - 5th
Zombies? No, just sleepwalking taggers. After splitting the gym into two sides, pick two people to be the taggers and two people to be the magic fairies. As taggers tag people on the daytime side, they must "fall asleep" on the nighttime...
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STEMbite: Evolution of Behavior

For Students 6th - 9th
Drew sneaks up on various animals to show their different behaviors. He discusses the fact that behavioral adaptations evolved over time, just like physical adaptations. Unfortunately the shade of the trees in the first part of the video...
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STEMbite: Exploring Shadows

For Students Pre-K - 3rd
When your sprouting scientists are learning about light, have them watch this video to consider what happens to an object's shadow when there is more than one light source. The teacher involves several teens at an educational convention...
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Lesson 5: Alkenes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Alkenes are double-bond aliphatics. Chemguy instructs viewers about saturated and unsaturated fats and demonstrates how to name them. Though not entertaining, Chemguy is a talented teacher who educates effectively. Where these...
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Lesson 6: Alkynes, Shapes of Molecules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Triple-bonded aliphatics are called alkynes. Step-by-step, Chemguy walks young chemists through the process of naming these organic compounds and shows models illustrating the molecular structures. Though not entertaining, Chemguy is a...
Instructional Video2:28
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Extra Slowed Down Car Crash

For Teachers 6th - 12th
From several angles, watch a car crash slowly into another car from very up close. No sound is included. This could be shown in a driver's education course or physics course.
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The Weak and Strong Nuclear Forces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Part of a longer series, "In Search of Giants," this video covers the strong force that holds atoms together. A weak nuclear force can convert neutrons into protons and protons into neutrons, emitting electrons, positrons, or neutrinos...
Instructional Video4:28
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Engineering an Empire - The Maya, 5/5

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Concluding the five-part series on the Mayan Empire we discover the disease and Conquistadors that lead to the demise of the Mayan people. While this does touch upon the devastation that all but destroyed the Mayan civilization, the over...
Instructional Video3:50
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Senior Chemistry: Acids and Bases 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Chemguy explains how to find the hydronium concentration of a solution. The video is not engaging but it is educational. If one of your chemistry charges misses this lecture in class, you can have them watch this at home to make up...
Instructional Video6:36
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Why Earth Science

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Introduce the inquisitive learners in your class to the wonders of the planet Earth. This video showcases the reasons why we should study earth science and how a career or education in earth science can help us safeguard our planet. This...
Instructional Video5:16
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Senior Chemistry: Acids and Bases 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Chemguy reveals how you can find the pH of a solution from its hydronium concentration. The video is not engaging but is educational.
Instructional Video9:39
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The Dark Ages - Part 8 - The Greatest King

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Part eight of this nine-part series on the Dark Ages focuses on the rein of King Charlemagne. He attempted to lift Europe out of the dark and into enlightenment through education and religion. Watch and learn about his 46 year rein,...
Instructional Video3:40
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Physics 11.2.3a - Snell's Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Snell measured the angles of refraction through water and developed a formula for calculating a refraction. In this educational video clip, the teacher explains how it came about. It is most applicable to your high school physics class.
Instructional Video7:50
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First Aid - Eye Injury

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Eye injuries are dangerous and could result in blindness or permanent damage. Learn about the eye, eye injuries, and how to care for these injuries. While this clip is intended to promote workplace safety, it could be useful for anyone...
Instructional Video12:57
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How Compressors Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Two types of air compressors are shown to viewers, piece by piece. This video is educational, but long and detailed. Unless your young engineers have a keen interest in air compressors, it may not be worth showing in class.
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First Grade Math Lessons: First Grade Math Addition Tables

For Teachers K - 2nd
How do we, as educators, build a solid mathematical foundation for young learners? This video suggests using flashcards, memorization, and addition tables. How to use flashcards, tips, and things not to do are all covered.

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