Forces and energy videos for grades 6–7

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This physics playlist for grades 6–7 (ages 11–13) covers speed and acceleration, balanced and unbalanced forces, Newton's three laws, gravity, friction, magnets, kinetic and potential energy and energy sources, with videos from Khan Academy, FuseSchool, Crash Course Kids and Generation Genius. Play all on repeat, or A–B loop one law until it sticks.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Introduction to middle school physics | Khan AcademyIntroduction to middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Speed and velocity | Middle school physics | Khan AcademySpeed and velocity | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Acceleration | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyAcceleration | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Forces | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyForces | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Newton's first law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyNewton's first law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Newton's second law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyNewton's second law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Newton's third law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyNewton's third law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Gravitational force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyGravitational force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Electric force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyElectric force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Magnetic force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyMagnetic force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Kinetic energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKinetic energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Potential energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyPotential energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Conservation of energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyConservation of energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Defining Gravity: Crash Course Kids #4.1Defining Gravity: Crash Course Kids #4.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Down to Earth: Crash Course Kids #4.2Down to Earth: Crash Course Kids #4.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Danger! Falling Objects: Crash Course Kids #32.1Danger! Falling Objects: Crash Course Kids #32.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Forces for Kids | Balanced and Unbalanced | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipForces for Kids | Balanced and Unbalanced | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Motion and Friction Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipMotion and Friction Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Energy Transfer for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipEnergy Transfer for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Collisions for Kids | Transfer of Energy | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipCollisions for Kids | Transfer of Energy | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Renewable Energy Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipRenewable Energy Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Magnets for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipMagnets for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Balanced & Unbalanced Forces | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolBalanced & Unbalanced Forces | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Newton's First Law | Force & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolNewton's First Law | Force & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Newton's Second Law | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolNewton's Second Law | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Newton's Third Law | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolNewton's Third Law | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Inertia | Forces and Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolInertia | Forces and Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Weight, Force, Mass &  Gravity | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolWeight, Force, Mass & Gravity | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Conservation Of Energy | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolConservation Of Energy | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Energy Sources  | Energy | Physics  | FuseSchoolEnergy Sources | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Energy Efficiency  | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolEnergy Efficiency | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Gears and Levers | Forces and Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolGears and Levers | Forces and Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop

How does looping help with Newton's laws?

Each law is usually explained with one or two examples, like a ball on a table or a rocket. Loop that example with A–B so a student can watch it several times, then try explaining the law out loud in their own words.

Why slow down calculations like speed or force?

Some videos work through formulas such as speed equals distance divided by time. At 0.75× a student can write each line as it appears, which makes it easier to repeat the same steps on a homework problem.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object; potential energy is stored energy, such as a book on a high shelf. Khan Academy's middle school physics videos explain both and show how energy changes from one form to another.

Can I use this playlist for a timed study session?

Yes. Press Play all and set the sleep timer for 20 or 30 minutes. Playback stops on its own, which works well for a set homework or revision block.