Forces and energy videos for grades 6–7
Quick answer
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.
Videos in this playlist
- 1
Introduction to middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 2
Speed and velocity | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 3
Acceleration | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 4
Forces | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 5
Newton's first law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 6
Newton's second law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 7
Newton's third law | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 8
Gravitational force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 9
Electric force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 10
Magnetic force | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 11
Kinetic energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 12
Potential energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 13
Conservation of energy | Middle school physics | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 14
Defining Gravity: Crash Course Kids #4.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 15
Down to Earth: Crash Course Kids #4.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 16
Danger! Falling Objects: Crash Course Kids #32.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 17
Forces for Kids | Balanced and Unbalanced | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 18
Motion and Friction Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 19
Energy Transfer for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 20
Collisions for Kids | Transfer of Energy | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 21
Renewable Energy Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 22
Magnets for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 23
Balanced & Unbalanced Forces | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 24
Newton's First Law | Force & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 25
Newton's Second Law | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 26
Newton's Third Law | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 27
Inertia | Forces and Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 28
Weight, Force, Mass & Gravity | Forces & Motion | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 29
Conservation Of Energy | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 30
Energy Sources | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 31
Energy Efficiency | Energy | Physics | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 32
Gears 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.