Course Overview
Teacher
My name is Chris Stoker and I’m a physics teacher. I’ve taught physics and math for the last 16 years and I love it! I’m the advisor of the physics club at our high school where we develop and present demo shows at science events . I also run a... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 24 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 12
- Exercises 64
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80 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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13 minPhysics lesson 17 CQ
Energy is a tricky concept to explain, but in this lesson with physics teacher Chris Stoker it'll be a breeze to understand the conservation of energy!
with Stoked About ScienceEnergy is a tricky concept to explain, but in this lesson with physics teacher Chris Stoker it'll be a breeze to understand the conservation of energy!
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10 minPhysics lesson 26 CQ
You eat food everyday containing calories, but do you know how scientists measure the energy in a calorie? Learn how to measure energy in this lesson.
with Stoked About ScienceYou eat food everyday containing calories, but do you know how scientists measure the energy in a calorie? Learn how to measure energy in this lesson.
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10 minPhysics lesson 36 CQ
Learn how energy transfers in a swinging bowling ball. Could you shut your eyes while it swings at you? Learn why it's not a bad idea in this physics lesson.
with Stoked About ScienceLearn how energy transfers in a swinging bowling ball. Could you shut your eyes while it swings at you? Learn why it's not a bad idea in this physics lesson.
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12 minPhysics lesson 47 CQ
Now that you're familiar with concept of energy, in this physics lesson, learn the basic principles and formulas for calculating potential energy!
with Stoked About ScienceNow that you're familiar with concept of energy, in this physics lesson, learn the basic principles and formulas for calculating potential energy!
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12 minPhysics lesson 57 CQ
With Newton's Cradle, why do two balls swinging on one side never kick out one ball on the other side moving twice as fast? Learn why in this physics lesson!
with Stoked About ScienceWith Newton's Cradle, why do two balls swinging on one side never kick out one ball on the other side moving twice as fast? Learn why in this physics lesson!
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8 minPhysics lesson 65 CQ
Is it possible to measure bounciness? In this physics lesson on energy, learn a formula to find which is the bounciest ball, and measure change in temperature.
with Stoked About ScienceIs it possible to measure bounciness? In this physics lesson on energy, learn a formula to find which is the bounciest ball, and measure change in temperature.
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13 minPhysics lesson 77 CQ
How much does air resistance affect a Nerf gun and a swinging bowling ball? This physics lesson explores experiments and calculations to figure it out!
with Stoked About ScienceHow much does air resistance affect a Nerf gun and a swinging bowling ball? This physics lesson explores experiments and calculations to figure it out!
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14 minPhysics lesson 88 CQ
How does a pulley system make it easier to lift something? In this physics lesson for beginners, learn about work, and how it relates to force and distance.
with Stoked About ScienceHow does a pulley system make it easier to lift something? In this physics lesson for beginners, learn about work, and how it relates to force and distance.
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13 minPhysics lesson 97 CQ
Why do hiking trails zig-zag up a mountain rather than going straight up? In this hands-on physics lesson learn why by reviewing the basic formula for power!
with Stoked About ScienceWhy do hiking trails zig-zag up a mountain rather than going straight up? In this hands-on physics lesson learn why by reviewing the basic formula for power!
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12 minPhysics lesson 107 CQ
What can you do with pencils, rubber bands, straws, and some old CDs? Build a rubber band car to test distance (or speed), and compete against friends!
with Stoked About ScienceWhat can you do with pencils, rubber bands, straws, and some old CDs? Build a rubber band car to test distance (or speed), and compete against friends!
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13 minPhysics lesson 117 CQ
What does E=mc^2 really mean? This lesson will help you understand the basics of mass and energy, and be more informed about the debate over nuclear power.
with Stoked About ScienceWhat does E=mc^2 really mean? This lesson will help you understand the basics of mass and energy, and be more informed about the debate over nuclear power.
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10 minFREEPhysics lesson 12Free6 CQ
Want to understand one of the greatest mysteries in the universe baffling scientists right now? In this physics lesson, discover the concept of dark energy!
with Stoked About ScienceWant to understand one of the greatest mysteries in the universe baffling scientists right now? In this physics lesson, discover the concept of dark energy!
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8 minPhysics lesson5 CQ
This physics lesson explores the concept of pressure. You’ll learn how to calculate pressure per square inch and see what it’s like to walk on a bed of nails.
with Stoked About ScienceThis physics lesson explores the concept of pressure. You’ll learn how to calculate pressure per square inch and see what it’s like to walk on a bed of nails.
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4 minFREEScience lessonFree3 CQ
Get stoked about science! In this lesson, learn how to build and launch a pressure-powered homemade stomp rocket out of paper, a two-liter bottle and PVC pipe!
with Stoked About ScienceGet stoked about science! In this lesson, learn how to build and launch a pressure-powered homemade stomp rocket out of paper, a two-liter bottle and PVC pipe!
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7 minScience lesson4 CQ
This lesson explores pressure using a vacuum chamber. Learn how a balloon reacts when pressure is decreased! Then, learn how to make a mini vacuum chamber.
with Stoked About ScienceThis lesson explores pressure using a vacuum chamber. Learn how a balloon reacts when pressure is decreased! Then, learn how to make a mini vacuum chamber.
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3 minCrafts lesson2 CQ
Discover how to make a simple motor out of wire, a magnet, paperclips, and a battery in this science lesson. Get excited about electricity with this project!
with Stoked About ScienceDiscover how to make a simple motor out of wire, a magnet, paperclips, and a battery in this science lesson. Get excited about electricity with this project!
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524 min5-part Science course14 CQ
Volcanoes are one of the many fascinating geomorphic forces that shape our planet. Learn about the types of volcanic rock and the impact of volcanic eruptions in this earth science course.
with Darron GedgeVolcanoes are one of the many fascinating geomorphic forces that shape our planet. Learn about the types of volcanic rock and the impact of volcanic eruptions in this earth science course.
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15165 min15-part Physics course92 CQ
Physics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
with Es EinsteiniumPhysics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
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1152 min11-part Science course33 CQ
When you look up into the sky, do you ever wonder about the other planets that orbit around the Sun? This course explores our Solar System, from Mercury to the distant ice giants.
with AstronomicWhen you look up into the sky, do you ever wonder about the other planets that orbit around the Sun? This course explores our Solar System, from Mercury to the distant ice giants.
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22144 min22-part Biology course83 CQ
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
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46342 min46-part Chemistry course196 CQ
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
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15165 min15-part Physics course92 CQ
Physics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
with Es EinsteiniumPhysics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
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971 min9-part Chemistry course39 CQ
Explore the basic properties of gases and learn how gas molecules move, are measured, and react to changes in pressure, volume, and temperature with easy-to-understand illustrations and examples.
Explore the basic properties of gases and learn how gas molecules move, are measured, and react to changes in pressure, volume, and temperature with easy-to-understand illustrations and examples.
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1172 min11-part Chemistry course43 CQ
This course on nuclear chemistry and radioactive decay from Prof. Amanda Holton discusses the differences among alpha, beta, and gamma decay; nuclear fusion and fission; and nuclear kinetics.
with Amanda HoltonThis course on nuclear chemistry and radioactive decay from Prof. Amanda Holton discusses the differences among alpha, beta, and gamma decay; nuclear fusion and fission; and nuclear kinetics.
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544 min5-part Physics course25 CQ
Wondering how nuclear fusion differs from fission? Why radioactivity produces energy? Discover answers to these questions and more in this physics course covering the science behind radioactivity.
with FizzicsWondering how nuclear fusion differs from fission? Why radioactivity produces energy? Discover answers to these questions and more in this physics course covering the science behind radioactivity.
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658 min6-part Physics course32 CQ
After understanding the basics of quantum mechanics, learn about the early experiments on wave particle duality, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and more in this advanced physics course.
with Amanda HoltonAfter understanding the basics of quantum mechanics, learn about the early experiments on wave particle duality, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and more in this advanced physics course.