Big Science Ideas
Below is a collection of video capsules that covers the core science concepts - the 10 Big Ideas of Science - that have strong explanatory power. These big ideas appear repeatedly in science from elementary to university and ought to be explicitly shown to students early and practiced through their schooling.
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These videos are for teachers only
These videos are for teachers only
Big Idea 1
Tiny invisible particles
Tiny invisible particles
Big Idea 2
Forces at a distance
Forces at a distance
Big Idea 3
Forces explain changes in shape & movement
Forces explain changes in shape & movement
Big Idea 4
The law of conservation of energy
The law of conservation of energy
Big Idea 5
Surface features of the Earth
Surface features of the Earth
Big Idea 6
Scale of the Universe
Scale of the Universe
Big Idea 7
Cells and organisms
Cells and organisms
Big Idea 8
Ecosystems
Ecosystems
Big Idea 9
DNA & genetic information
DNA & genetic information
Big Idea 10
Evolution
Evolution