At this point I'd like to take a moment to talk about the role of Video in Physics First. Physics first does not generally use "In Class Lecture" as a learning tool, although I will at times make short presentations or review material. Class time is spent on projects, small group and individual work. Instead, students are expected to use video and textbook resources outside of class to receive basic physics information. This is the "flipped" classroom model - get your information outside of class, but do your "work" in class where the instructor can quickly help you when problems arise.
Right, on to the next Video Assignment.
First, watch the "Eureka" episodes 1 -5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by-7kkAu2Pg
(You will need to click on "Episode 2" after watching episode one). They are about 5 minutes each.
Next, you have a choice. You can:
1) Write a one page summary of the key ideas you have seen.
OR
2) Draw a picture that shows each of the main ideas in action (you could also make a magazine collage or the like.
OR
3) Go more in depth by watching the videos at:
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/introduction-to-vectors-and-scalars?playlist=Physics
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/solving-for-time?playlist=Physics
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/acceleration?playlist=Physics
(This the preferred option for students who have strong math skills. Each one is about 10 minutes, 1/2 hour total, be prepared to talk about them in class).
For students who do not yet have their laptops and don't have another easy way to get to the videos, see the library before or after school, or during intervention.
Come prepared to talk about it.
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