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League of SI Superheroes Episode 2: Running Out of Time

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Description: In their second suspenseful adventure, the League of SI Superheroes battle archvillain Major Uncertainty in a race to keep the world's satellite navigation system "on time."
Teaching tips:
  • 0 to 5 minutes teaching time
  • Watch the video and discuss the importance of standardized time and the SI measurement unit second (s)..
  • Show how the world's satellite navigation system affects individuals
Resource owner information:
  • Jennifer Huergo
  • [email protected]
  • NIST
  • 10 - Director's Office (NISTDO)
  • 107 - Public Affairs Office
Resource dates:
  • Created on July 06, 2015
  • Reviewed on August 28, 2025
Resource type:
  • Educational Resource: Movie
Resource format:
  • Video
School subjects:
  • STEM: Physical Science (General)
  • STEM: Chemistry
  • STEM: Physics
  • Other: Graphic or Visual Arts
Keywords:
  • SI
  • metric system
  • measurement
  • superhero
  • time
  • second
  • calibrate
  • uncertainty
Topics:
  • Research at NIST: Metrology
  • Other: SI Units
Instructional levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Target audiences:
  • Students
  • Educators
  • Parents
  • General Public
  • Outreach Ambassadors