Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)

Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.

Exploring the physics of a soccer game, a projectile spring and a ballistic pendulum, leads to the understanding of the concepts of energy and momentum. Problem solving and combining many physics ideas into one solution is emphasized.

Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.

Explores benefits and risks in personal safety equipment, and develops a generic Risk-Benefit Assessment model. The model is used to reach personal decisions regarding the use of bicycle helmets.

Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.

Historic views, from the two-fluid concept of the Greeks to Franklin’s single positive fluid, explain electrostatic charge in terms of electrons. Discusses static charge build up, dangers of uncontrolled discharge, and controlled discharge.

Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.

Introduces charging by conduction and induction by showing how Rice Krispies are attracted to a charged rod and then fly off. Explains a Van de Graaf generator and presents interviews with a rock climber, photocopier technician and aerospace engineer.

Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.