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Only the most intense science geeks have ever considered physics entertaining, but the Standard Deviants, undaunted as ever, do their best to make serious science fun to watch, and therefore memorable, in this two-hour presentation. Utilizing flashy graphics that make the perennial example of Newton being struck with an apple appear positively quaint, the troupe of exuberant young performers starts off by quickly providing the obligatory "what is physics" intro, and then moves into a fast tutorial on scientific notation. With the basics out of the way, it's time for segments illustrating scalars and vectors, which, in the format followed throughout the DVD, are followed by a review section and a quiz, which the student can either take or skip. More advanced concepts, including one-dimensional kinematics, two-dimensional kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, and friction all follow. Physics may not lend itself to the kind of madcap delivery the Standard Deviants have brought to other subjects, but the graphics employed are often brilliant, and the individual lessons are concise and easy to understand. The material has all been approved by an academic panel, and while this presentation is not intended to be a substitute for a course in physics, as a review guide this stands as a solid treatment of a serious subject, made as entertaining as possible.
(about 105 minutes)
Those who need to learn the fundamentals of physical science would do well to check out The Standard Deviants: Physics, Part 2. Using their trademark blend of academic and dramatic talent, the Deviants guide students through intermediate physics topics like motion, thermodynamics, and waves while staying fresh and interesting. Skits, animation, and easy-to-follow charts aid the viewer in keeping up with the sometimes fast-paced program (if there's any confusion, the scene can quickly be replayed). Those using computers to play the disc will find the interactive tests and practice exams helpful both to gauge progress and determine areas to cover in greater depth. The DVD comes with footage not found on the VHS version, and the picture and sound quality are topnotch.
(about 114 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on April 10, 2007 in Academic::Science: Physics & Engineering.
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