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Electric Current: Crash Course Physics #28 Instructional VideoElectric Current: Crash Course Physics #28 Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:23
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2016
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Electric Current: Crash Course Physics #28

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Explore the basics of electric current with an introductory video lesson. The 28th installment in the Crash Course physics series discusses characteristics of electric current. An explanation of Ohm's Law helps scholars understand the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

electric currents, ohm's law, voltage, currents, resistance, power

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the video
  • Flip your classroom and assign the video as homework; use class time for practice

Classroom Considerations

  • Builds on an understanding of currents and waves
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Allows learners to stop and replay the presentation until they understand the material—great for independent viewing
  • Highlights key vocabulary with written definitions and explanations

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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