Thinking in Causation - Level 1 Cause & Effect

PS2.B: Types of Interactions

Paul Andersen explains how objects interact when touching and at a distance. Electromagnetic forces are very important when objects are touching and fields explain both electromagnetic and gravitational forces. The strong and weak nuclear forces can result in radioactive decay. A brief description of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and Coulomb's Law are includes.

Paul Andersen explains how objects interact when touching and at a distance.  Electromagnetic forces are very important when objects are touching and fields explain both electromagnetic and gravitational forces.  The strong and weak nuclear forces can result in radioactive decay.  A brief description of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and Coulomb's Law are includes.  A teaching progression from grades K-12 is also included.

CCC2: Cause and Effect

Crosscutting Concept 2: Cause and Effect - Mechanisms and Explanation In this video Paul Andersen explains cause and effect its importance in science and engineering. He starts by addressing the chain of interactions that must be present to show cause and effect. He addresses the assumptions of universality and scale in determining cause and effect.

In this video Paul Andersen explains cause and effect its importance in science and engineering.  He starts by addressing the chain of interactions that must be present to show cause and effect.  He addresses the assumptions of universality and scale in determining cause and effect.  He finished the video with a progression of instruction from K-12.
 

SEP7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Science and Engineering Practice 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence Paul Andersen explains the importance of argumentation in improving both understanding and design. This video begins with a discussion of the heliocentric and geocentric model of the Universe that eventually lead to the Copernican Revolution. It highlights the importance of both informal and formal arguments.

Paul Andersen explains the importance of argumentation in improving both understanding and design.  This video begins with a discussion of the heliocentric and geocentric model of the Universe that eventually lead to the Copernican Revolution.  It highlights the importance of both informal and formal arguments.  It finishes with a discussion of the educational progression including a great question.