Energy and Matter

Explore force, friction, and the movement of objects. This video demonstrates how a student in a wheelchair uses force throughout the day to move objects. Students will learn about contact forces, balanced forces, and unbalanced forces.

Which cup of kernels will produce the most popcorn? Encourage students to make a hypothesis, then watch the video to see the answer.

A food chain shows how energy passes from one living thing to another. Watch this video to learn how plants and animals get energy from the sun and each other.

Use this short animation to talk about the forces in nature that act on the surfer.