Making Science Shorts – TikTok-Length Physics Experiments
Not every Science lesson needs to be a full hour. Sometimes, a quick demonstration is all it takes to spark curiosity. That’s where science shorts come in—bite-sized experiments filmed for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels.
These videos are short, sharp, and memorable. They’re not designed to replace teaching, but to hook students in and make them want to know more.
What Works in 60 Seconds?
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The Whoosh Bottle – ethanol vapour, a match, and a fast ignition: dramatic, safe when supervised, and over in seconds.
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The Collapsing Can – heat, water vapour, and rapid condensation: a perfect “blink and you’ll miss it” moment.
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Falling Slinky – the bottom of the slinky stays still for a fraction of a second while the top collapses—great slow-motion reveal.
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Leidenfrost Effect – water droplets skittering on a hot pan: everyday physics with surprising behaviour.
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Magnet & Copper Pipe – magnetic braking shown in real time vs slow-mo.
Filming Tips
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Keep it vertical – TikTok, Shorts, and Reels all favour portrait video.
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Front-load the action – the first 2 seconds decide whether viewers keep watching.
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Use text overlays – explain the principle without needing sound.
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Add slow motion – stretching a 1-second reaction into 5 seconds of detail.
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Finish with a hook – “Want to know why this happens? Full video on YouTube.”
Why Bother?
Because science deserves a bigger audience. TikTok-length physics clips can:
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Engage students who scroll more than they read.
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Provide teachers with quick visual demos.
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Drive traffic to longer, more detailed lessons.
In short, science shorts make physics accessible, shareable, and fun.
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