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Gravity
Gravity
Defining Gravity
This engaging Crash Course Kids video introduces the concept of gravity as the force that pulls objects toward each other. It explains how Earth's gravity pulls everything toward its center, which is why objects fall when dropped. The video also touches on how gravity affects objects differently depending on their mass and distance, and it provides examples to illustrate these principles in an accessible way for young learners.
Down To Earth
In this episode of Crash Course Kids, host Sabrina explores the concept of gravity and addresses the common question of why objects on the "bottom" of the Earth don't fall off into space. She explains that gravity pulls everything toward the center of the Earth, making "down" a direction relative to one's position on the planet. The video uses relatable examples, including penguins in the Southern Hemisphere, to illustrate how gravity works uniformly across the globe. This engaging explanation helps young learners understand that gravity is a force that acts toward the Earth's center, regardless of geographic location.
Gravity with Dr. Binocs
In this animated episode, Dr. Binocs introduces young viewers to the concept of gravity, explaining it as the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth. The video uses engaging visuals and simple language to demonstrate how gravity affects everyday activities, such as dropping objects and keeping us grounded. It also touches on how gravity operates in space, influencing the orbits of planets and moons. This educational content is designed to make the concept of gravity accessible and entertaining for children.
Earth 101 - National Geographic
"National Geographic Earth 101" is an informative video that provides a broad overview of Earth’s structure and its key features. It covers the spheres of the earth--the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere--all in less than four minutes. Through stunning visuals and animations, the video also touches on Earth’s natural processes, such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanic activity. This concise yet engaging video is perfect for helping students understand the basics of Earth’s composition and the dynamic forces that shape our planet.
The Four Domains of the Earth - Dr. Binocs Show
"The Four Domains of the Earth - Dr. Binocs Show" is a fun and informative video that introduces young viewers to the four main spheres of Earth: the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Dr. Binocs, the animated host, explains each sphere in a simple, engaging way, highlighting how they interact with each other to create the environment we live in. The video uses colorful animations and straightforward examples to make these scientific concepts accessible for kids. It’s a great resource for helping students understand how Earth's systems work together to support life.
The Four Spheres (Part 1) - Crash Course Kids
"Four Spheres Part 1 (Geo and Bio): Crash Course Kids" is an engaging video that introduces the two of Earth’s four spheres: the geosphere and the biosphere. Now, even though the Alberta curriculum clearly states use of the term "lithosphere" for the solid components of the earth's surface (and this video uses geosphere) it does do a great job of illustrating how we break the earth into four different spheres. It explains how the geosphere, made up of the Earth’s rocks and land, interacts with the biosphere, which consists of all living organisms. Through fun animations and clear explanations, the video shows how these two spheres work together to create habitats for life.
The Four Spheres (Part 2) - Crash Course Kids
"Four Spheres Part 2 (Hydro and Atmo): Crash Course Kids" is an informative video that introduces two of Earth’s four spheres: the hydrosphere and the atmosphere. It explains how the hydrosphere, which includes all water on Earth, interacts with the atmosphere, the layer of gases surrounding the planet. The video uses clear visuals and fun animations to demonstrate how these two spheres work together to regulate weather patterns, water cycles, and support life. This engaging resource helps students understand the vital roles that both the hydrosphere and atmosphere play in Earth's systems.
Water Cycle - Bill Nye the Science Guy
"Bill Nye the Science Guy: Water Cycle" is an energetic and educational video that explores the water cycle and its essential role in sustaining life on Earth. Bill Nye explains the processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection in a fun and accessible way, using visuals and experiments to make these concepts easy to understand. The video highlights how water moves through the atmosphere, land, and bodies of water, and why it’s crucial for all living things. Through humor and engaging demonstrations, it encourages viewers to appreciate the importance of water and its continuous movement in nature.
Magnets
Magnets
Seasons and the Sun - Crash Course Kids
"Seasons and the Sun - Crash Course Kids" is an engaging video that explains how the tilt of Earth’s axis and its orbit around the sun create the different seasons. The video uses simple animations and clear explanations to show how the Earth’s position relative to the sun changes throughout the year, leading to variations in temperature and daylight hours. What really makes this video ideal as an exemplar to students is it has a very simple activity that you can do with a flashlight to understand how the angle of the sun relates to the concentration of solar energy.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25g4nZTHvM&list=PLhz12vamHOnagseIgy26MoPI79NXiFBwN
The Sun - Bill Nye the Science Guy
"Bill Nye the Science Guy: The Sun" is a fun and informative video that explores the science behind the sun, our closest star. Bill Nye explains how the sun provides energy, light, and warmth to Earth, making life possible. Through engaging experiments, visuals, and entertaining explanations, the video covers topics such as solar energy, the sun's structure, and its importance in the solar system. Aimed at young viewers, it simplifies complex concepts and sparks curiosity about the sun’s role in our daily lives.
Why No Polar Pineapples - Crash Course Kids
"Why No Polar Pineapples: Crash Course Kids" is an entertaining and informative video that explains the importance of Earth’s climate zones and how temperature influences the types of plants that can grow in different regions. Using the example of pineapples, the video explores why certain plants cannot survive in extreme climates like the polar regions. This directly addresses many of the curricular outcomes in the unit dealing with the sun. Through fun animations and easy-to-understand explanations, the video covers the factors that affect climate, such as latitude, altitude, and proximity to oceans.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_isa0jLjghQ&list=PLhz12vamHOnagseIgy26MoPI79NXiFBwN
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