Exploring Air Resistance: How Drag Works

SciShow Kids

This engaging science video introduces elementary students to the concepts of air resistance and drag through the familiar example of parachutes. Hosted by Jessi from SciShow Kids, the video breaks down the invisible forces that surround us, explaining that air is actually made of "matter" or "stuff" that takes up space. Through clear animations and relatable analogies like holding a hand out of a car window, students visualize how moving through air pushes air particles out of the way, creating a resistive force.