Kinetic Karnival of Jearl Walker The
Curriculum Areas: Physical Science, Physics, Science
Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Show Length: Six 30-minute programs
Usage Rights: Unlimited
Production Date: 1981
Distributor: WVIZ/PBS 216-916-6352
Availability: Duplication
WVIZ/PBS Broadcast:
Internet Site(s):
Teacher Guide: Available from Video Resource Center.
CLOSED CAPTIONED: NO
Available for duplication on VHS or DVD for $30 for Ohio educators. $60 for out-of-state orders. Includes shipping and handling.
"Science was meant to be fun. Kinetic Karnival is my way of showing how much fun it can be." Jearl Walker, Professor of Physics, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, and host of this series produced in 1981. The basics of physics are taught from elements in our everyday life.
1. Forces and Collisions
2. Rotation
3. Fluid Flow and Friction
4. Viscosity
5. The Leidenfrost Effect
6. The Science of Cooking
