Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University: Power Questions
Good use of linking to provide definitions of power along with examples and probing questions. Created by Robert H. Gowdy, physics instructor at VCU.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Geometria Metrica
In Spanish. This interactive unit examines how to measure in space. The basic tools are the scalar and vectors.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Working With Distance (Length)
A seven-question quiz in which you'll answer questions about distance. You'll need to know how to find distance between points on a coordinate plane.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Average Speed and Rich Eisen's Ineptitude in the 40 Yard Dash
At the 2010 NFL draft, NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen was dared to run the 40-yard dash. The 40-something reporter in a suit was no match for the 22-year-old NFL draft prospects. Eisen's colleagues put together this segement mocking his...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Madagascar: Leaping Lemurs
In this lesson, students use the activity of measuring their jumping distances to develop measurement and graphing skills. Although this activity is meant to be completed in conjunction with watching the PBS program, "Madagascar: A World...
Other
Easyphysics: Chapter 2 Velocity
Learners investigate velocity. Some topics examined are average velocity, distance, and displacement. The resource includes example problems with solutions, interactive graphs, and a chapter quiz.
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Other
Sprk: Time, Speed, and Distance:teacher Guide [Pdf]
Students will use Sphero to show that there is a linear relationship between time, speed, and distance. They will program Sphero to move at a particular speed for a particular amount of time, and then measure how far it has gone.They...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Shortest Distance Between Points and Lines
This activity investigates concepts such as the shortest distance between two points in a plane, and the shortest distance between a line and a point not on the line. The analytical explanation of these concepts is supported with visual...
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute Online: Simple Machines
Information on all six simple machines, nicely presented with extra information available for all. Other sources available. Do "Try This Demonstration."
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Planets in Proportion
Students learn about the distance and relative size of the rest of the planets compared to the Earth and Sun. The lesson plan includes an assessment and extension activities.
Other
University of Arkansas: Simple Machines
A thorough discussion of all the simple machines, beginning with some thoughts on mechanical advantage and conservation of energy. Very complete. Move down to the section that interests you.
Other
Metric Conversion Calculator and Charts
Metric Conversions offers online calculators for making conversions, downloadable tables in many types of metric conversion (pdf format), and free conversion tools to put onto your website or dynamic pages.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Finding Distances and Midpoints
Discover how to find distances and midpoints by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:07]
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Quiz on Introduction to Analytic Geometry
The online assessment exhibits knowledge of analytic geometry. The questions evaluate students on distance, midpoint, and the area of a rectangle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Work
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will learn to calculate work and explain how it relates to the overarching idea of energy.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Can You Do It Too?
Can you throw a beanbag as far as the Olympic hammer or discus throwers? This activity introduces children to informal measures to compare distances, and is designed to be accessible to primary pupils at Key Stage 1.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Now and Then
Look at the changes in results on some of the athletics track events at the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948. What will the results be in 2012? This slightly more challenging activity encourages children to examine data and consider...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Acceleration: Lesson 8
This lesson will introduce the concept of acceleration, explaining the difference between acceleration and deceleration. It is 8 of 10 in the series titled "Acceleration."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Distance Between Two Polar Coordinates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the distance between two points expressed in polar coordinates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Given the coordinates of two points, use the Distance Formula to find the distance between them. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Vector Voyage!
In this activity, students will use vector analysis to understand the concept of dead reckoning. Students will use vectors to plot their course based on a time and speed. They will then correct the positions with vectors representing...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Wheeling It In!
In an open-ended design activity, students use everyday materials (milk cartons, water bottles, pencils, straws, candy) to build a small-scale transportation device. They incorporate the use of a wheel and axle, and lever into their...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Absolute Value Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to solve equations involving absolute value. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using Rational Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use lowest common denominators to solve applications involving rational equations. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and...