The Science Behind Explosives
27:46
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: “5..4..3..2..1…” That’s the sequence as experts at Bussen Quarry demonstrate how they safely and successfully blast the rock that is used to build America’s roads and bridges. Explore the science and planning involved in creating a safe and effective explosion.
Type of Video: Documentary*
Unique Video ID: STEM-11**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video in a flipped learning activity and have students come to class prepared to share two insights gained by watching the video and two questions they’d like answered through their own or class research.
*Documentaries offer long form, in-depth exploration of a topic, location, person, etc. in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
