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Cornell University

Friction

For Students 6th - 8th
Friction and gravity are always at odds! Learners complete a set of activities to explore the relationship between friction and gravity. Groups make conclusions about the factors that affect the amount and type of friction between surfaces.
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Curated OER

Friction Experiment

For Students 4th - 5th
In this friction experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment, collect data and write a conclusion about the effect of friction and weight.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Friction - Slip or Stick

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this friction worksheet, students complete a friction experiment in which they use marbles to create friction between a book and a tin. This worksheet contains equipment, preparation, background information and more to complete this...
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Edmond Public Schools

8th Grade Science Resource Book: Unit 2 - Physics

For Students 8th Standards
Get things moving with this extensive collection of physical science resources. Covering the fundamentals of measurement, graphing, lab safety, and experimental design as well as the specific scientific concepts...
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Curated OER

Friction 1

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this friction worksheet, students test heavy and light objects to see if the more friction of the heavier object makes it easy or harder for it to slide. Students also answer 5 questions.
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Curated OER

Overcoming Friction 1

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this friction instructional activity, students use books, a bucket, string, weights, and more to test what happens to friction when they use wheels to roll an object instead of sliding it. Students also answer 5 questions.
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Curated OER

Attract or Repel?

For Students 3rd - 4th
Opposites attract with a fun science experiment on magnets. With a short paragraph on background knowledge, the lab sheet prompts third and fourth graders to choose which pairs of magnets will attract, and which pairs will repel. A...
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Curated OER

Overcoming Friction 2

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this friction activity, students conduct an experiment with their hands and lotion to simulate how an engine needs lubricant to reduce friction. Students then answer 3 questions.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Acceleration Nation Guide

For Students 5th - 7th
Discover the science of NASCAR! Young scholars rev up their learning as they explore aerodynamic principles. Hands-on activities help learners understand concepts of friction, kinetic energy, and potential energy.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Satellite Technology

For Students 7th - 9th
In this satellite technology learning exercise, students read about Low Earth Orbit satellites and the frictional drag from the Earth's atmosphere that causes them to fall back towards the Earth. Students use given data of the years the...
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Mr. E. Science

Work and Machines

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
What would you be if you were attached to another object by an inclined plane wrapped helically around an axis? In this fourth presentation that covers work and simple machines, young physicists look at Newtons and Joules as...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Unit IX: Worksheet 3 - Impulsive Force

For Students 9th - 12th
Eight motion-related problems are contained in this physics assignment. Upcoming physicists calculate combined velocity after collisions, impulse, and momentum. They also address critical thinking situations, making this a well-rounded...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Economic Health Indicators: Inflation and Unemployment Worksheet

For Students 11th - 12th
Ensure your economists understand demand and supply curves with this 13-question inflation and unemployment worksheet. Although it references a text, information students need is included on a separate notes handout (included). Consider...
Worksheet
Curated OER

IPC Physics Vocabulary Review

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics review worksheet, learners review vocabulary words associated with speed, acceleration, Newton's Laws and simple machines, work and energy, magnetism, electricity, and harmonic motion and light. This worksheet has 92...
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Curated OER

Black Holes...III

For Students 9th - 12th
In this black holes worksheet, students use a formula for time dilation which causes delays in events that occur near the black hole. They solve 6 problems using the equation.
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Curated OER

Slinky Movement Lab

For Students 8th - 11th
In this wave worksheet, students use Slinky's to observe the properties of waves. They observe longitudinal waves, transverse waves, traveling waves and standing waves and record their observations. They calculate the frequency and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Physics Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
For this physics worksheet, students complete short answer questions about physics concepts such as electricity, space, light, and more. Students complete 20 short answer questions.
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Thinking Fountain: Friction

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Thinking Fountain provides this simple experiment for understanding friction and it relationship to energy.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Dirtmeister's Science Reporters: Friction

For Students 9th - 10th
Step into Dirtmeister's Science Lab and become a Science Snooper! Work side by side with him as he sets out to answer the challenge question: "How does the force of friction affect us in our daily lives?"
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Frictional Force Experiment

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesson about friction can be found on this website. Students will experiment to see how motion and frictional force affect the game of football.
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Thinking Fountain: Friction

For Students 9th - 10th
This science experiment provides a nice introduction to friction and bearings.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Slip Sliding Away: Experimenting With Friction

For Students 3rd - 5th
As you headed up the mountain to enjoy your last ski trip, you may have noticed a sign reading: Hazard. Icy Roads Ahead, Put On Your Chains. Putting chains on car tires increases the resistance between the tires and the road allowing the...
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New York University

New York Univ.: Tandon School of Engineering: Static and Kinetic Friction [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what static and kinetic friction are and discusses the coefficient of friction for different situations. Presents two simple lab experiments and real-life examples of friction in action.
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Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Hover Cup

For Students 9th - 10th
Science experiment in which you make a hovercraft, a machine that uses compressed air to do work, from a paper cup. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of how air flow can minimize friction and cause...

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