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Physical Science
Explore motion, energy, light, and more in Physical Science. Engineering design can be introduced through a video on "Funny Boats," potential and kinetic energy can be investigated with catapults and roller coasters, and sound waves can be experimented with using the resources in Physical Science. Additional topics include the periodic table, thunder and lightning, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Waves Are Universal
Observe the universal phenomenon of waves as seen in videos taken on Earth and an image taken on Mars. This resource enables…
Seismic Waves | UNC-TV Science
When an earthquake hits, it sends seismic waves through the ground. Find about seismic waves with this animation.
Wave Basics
Visualize the nature of waves with this series of videos that introduces types of waves, their measurable characteristics, and…
Wave Energy
Observe how waves are started when the surface of water is disturbed by different sources. This resource helps students recognize…
Introduction to Waves | UNC-TV Science
Waves are all around us, from the light we see to the sound we hear, to the earthquakes that shake the ground. Find out about the…
Transverse Waves
A wave is some sort of physical disturbance that carries energy from one place to another without carrying matter. In this…
Longitudinal Waves
A wave is some sort of physical disturbance that carries energy from one place to another without carrying matter. Sound and…
Forecasting Earthquakes
Find out how researchers are improving earthquake forecasts in this video from NOVA scienceNOW: "What's the Next Big Thing?"…
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