We Are All Connected
Photo credit: Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s quote We Are All Connected is a great song that focuses on the commonality of ALL humans, really of ALL living things.
Category: 7th Grade Science
The Poetry of Reality
Photo credit: melodysheep The Poetry of Reality is an anthem that looks at the nature of science and its importance for both the individual and the human community. I like using these short videos as brain breaks and to get them excited about science and the world of possibilities.
Light Reveals The Mysterious Past Of Our Universe
Photo credit: Melodysheep Waves Of Light is a song that celebrates the importance of light in understanding the history of the Universe. I like to use the short video clips as inspirational brain breaks that foster wonder and interest in learning about the various fields of science.
Why Do I Study Physics?
Photo credit: Xiangjun Shi Trofimov Why Do I Study Physics? is a short film by Shixie (Xiangjun Shi Trofimov) which describes the fascination and frustrations associated with learning Physics.
GTCA
Photo credit: Bio Rad Laboratories GTCA is a parody song of “YMCA” which was sung by the Village People. GTCA teaches students about the enzymes guanine, thymine, cytosine, and adenine, as well as their roles in DNA
Rain Falls Rap
Photo credit: The Nueva School: Science Rap Academy Rain Falls is a song about the water cycle that is sung to the song “Angels” by Chance the Rapper.
How Do Glaciers Move?
Photo credit: PBS It’s Okay To Be Smart has a great short video clip that describes glacier movement well. I like to show this in 7th grade science as we investigate changes to the Earth’s surface. Save
Why Does The Earth Have Layers?
Photo credit: PBS It’s Okay To Be Smart has a great short video clip that describes Earth’s Layers well. I like to show this in 7th grade science as we investigate changes to the Earth’s surface. I like to connect it to the lessons from 6th grade about density, and remind them of the density […]
Trailblazing Trajectory Game
Photo credit: Hooda Math Basket Balls is a challenging game where players use trajectory to get the basketball into the hoops. In addition to helping students become familiar with trajectory, it also builds solid problem solving skills.
Traveling Through Time To Feed The Om Nams
Photo credit: ZeptoLab UK Limited Cut The Rope: Time Travel is a game that focuses on principles of physics, and problem solving skills. For the iPhone or iPad, click here for the free app. Save