tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563362271870695102024-03-13T18:33:13.995-07:00 Popular Science MinutesDaily questions, brainbusters, warm-ups, whatever you call it, the first few minutes of class sets the tone for the rest of the day. Here you will find popular video clips on a variety of topics, all intended to get your students excited about science. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-35977466345440968052015-05-13T09:09:00.000-07:002015-05-13T09:10:30.302-07:00Chernobyl<a href="http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/inside-chernobyl/">http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/inside-chernobyl/</a><br />
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<a href="http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/the-battle-of-chernobyl/">http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/the-battle-of-chernobyl/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-39496575170950439342015-05-11T19:25:00.003-07:002015-05-11T19:25:30.179-07:00Outrageous Acts of Science Lord of the Elements<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cutting ice with body heat? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-29334255564443689772015-04-06T09:34:00.000-07:002015-04-06T09:34:09.083-07:00Spark 101- Special effects exploding a car Mythbusters blowing up a carSpark 101 <br />
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Steve Wolf special effects guy explains the science behind blowing up a car for the movies.<br />
After section one stop the video and ask students to brainstorm the answers to the questions on the screen in small groups. Share out ideas. <br />
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*Car Parts can't fly too far<br />
*Explosion 30ft<br />
*Money in the air<br />
*Car lifts up <br />
*Fire<br />
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Watch the second section. Ask what would you change in your design? <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-17787859569776792492015-04-06T09:26:00.000-07:002015-04-06T09:26:09.048-07:00Combustion<a href="http://highschoolenergy.acs.org/content/hsef/en/how-do-we-use-energy/history-of-nitrogen/_jcr_content/articleContent/columnsbootstrap/column1/acscontainer_0/containerPar/download/file.res/Explosive_History_Nitrogen.pdf" target="_blank">Explosive History of Nitrogen </a><br />
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1.What is the formula for ammonium nitrate? <br />
2. What is ammonium nitrate used for? <br />
3. What caused the ammonium nitrate to explode? <br />
4. What is Alfred Nobel famous for? <br />
5. What features do all explosions share? <br />
6. What is an explosive? ?<br />
7.Why is nitrogen in a lot of explosives?<br />
8. What is one way to speed up a reaction? <br />
9. What caused the ammonium nitrate in the ship to explode? (page 10)<br />
10. Summarize the 10 points on the timeline at the bottom of the page in your own words and in a timeline format. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-9014056756460719202014-10-03T13:42:00.001-07:002014-10-06T09:12:06.381-07:00How it's made Neon Signs<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/D8fXU0zdfPA" width="420"></iframe><br />
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Daily Question: How are Neon Signs made? Why do different gasses produce different colors? How do they create a variety of colors. <br />
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A great site with beautiful infographics which explain the chemistry behind everyday foods and the periodic table. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-75475313975816751992014-09-30T21:16:00.003-07:002014-09-30T21:16:50.087-07:00Naming Ionic and Covalent Molecular Compounds<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=9XUsOLaz3zY">https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=9XUsOLaz3zY</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-9293756949925561612014-09-29T17:24:00.001-07:002014-09-29T17:31:08.868-07:00Substitute 9/29<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hxIlAa8L9A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hxIlAa8L9A</a><br />
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Click on the link to the video above. If you can't see the video below. <br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What types of salts are added to fireworks to
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-58207452826966900402014-05-23T04:44:00.002-07:002014-05-23T04:45:13.226-07:00Bowling Ball and Skydiving Outrageous ActsWhy does the bowling ball appear to be floating? <br />
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Why is it helpful to have a magnet you can turn on and off? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-6271917537116985532014-05-02T16:34:00.003-07:002014-05-02T19:42:57.693-07:00VAST Regional Conference Design Make Play<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/62218638" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe>
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Where is the sound coming from? Why are there different notes?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-80751407784757122232014-04-18T09:18:00.001-07:002014-04-21T10:05:45.226-07:00Cool things you can do with Sound waves Waves Prezi<a href="http://prezi.com/q1vdtvndzfsk/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy">http://prezi.com/q1vdtvndzfsk/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy</a><br />
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Weapons, levitation? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-40642525512954712392014-04-14T10:46:00.000-07:002014-04-14T10:46:31.740-07:00Wind Power using Kites<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="http://embed.ted.com/talks/saul_griffith_on_kites_as_the_future_of_renewable_energy.html" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-41198829024469307172014-04-10T18:35:00.003-07:002014-04-10T18:35:26.563-07:00Energy Conversions<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CmttxT1Wl1M" width="420"></iframe><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256336227187069510.post-19038997455105400652014-04-10T18:26:00.002-07:002014-04-10T18:26:51.555-07:00Rube Goldberg Explains Energy ConversionsWhat a cool old video of Rube Goldberg drawing and explaining energy.
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