Videos/Activities
I recommend students watch a video before I present the topic in class. For some topics, I've found multiple vidoes of interest, but students don't need to watch them all. I don't spend a lot of time lecturing, so these videos supply some background knowledge for the activities we will do in class. I recommend all of the Amoeba Sister and Crash Course videos on Youtube.
You'll notice I have many BrainPop videos listed below. BrainPop is a subscription website that has excellent science videos, as well as history, English, math, arts, etc. Each video has a quiz and additional learning material associated with it. Horizon Charter School offers a discounted subscription price. You do not need to purchase a subscription to BrainPop, I just wanted to let you know about this great site. Some of the videos are free to watch without a subscription.
I recommend students watch a video before I present the topic in class. For some topics, I've found multiple vidoes of interest, but students don't need to watch them all. I don't spend a lot of time lecturing, so these videos supply some background knowledge for the activities we will do in class. I recommend all of the Amoeba Sister and Crash Course videos on Youtube.
You'll notice I have many BrainPop videos listed below. BrainPop is a subscription website that has excellent science videos, as well as history, English, math, arts, etc. Each video has a quiz and additional learning material associated with it. Horizon Charter School offers a discounted subscription price. You do not need to purchase a subscription to BrainPop, I just wanted to let you know about this great site. Some of the videos are free to watch without a subscription.
BB - Bridges and Buildings
Bridges
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Failure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXTSnZgrfxM (8:47 min.)
Why Concrete needs reinforcement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOqf8ab-42UUQIdVoKwjlQ (8:10 min)
Buildings
How Tall Buildings Tame the Wind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHMPR7flpf4 (9:33 min.)
What is a Tuned Mass Damper?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1U4SAgy60c (9:36 min.)
