Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Elephant & Feather (Free Fall)
A demonstration involving an elephant and a feather and explanation of why all objects maintain the same acceleration in the state of free fall without any air resistance.
Utah Education Network
Uen: My Solar System
Young scholars will use a simulation to build their own solar system discovering the relationship between gravity and motion that keeps a planet in orbit.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Forces of the Solar System
Use water balloons to show the effect gravity will have on different sizes of objects in our solar system. Activity also shows how inertia works.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Applying Gravity to a Particle
Understand how we simulate the effect of gravity on a particle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Step 1 (Particle Under Gravity)
This program simulates a particle falling due to gravity. Try changing the initial settings. What do you think will happen if you... Increase gravity? Change the mass of the particle? Make the time step negative?
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Change in the Atmosphere With Altitude
How does the atmosphere change as you go up high in the sky?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Applying Gravity to a Particle
Next, let's apply all these ideas to the case where a particle is being acted on by both gravity and air resistance using this 5-question quiz/practice. The gravity force vector points downward, and the air resistance force opposes it.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fireworks Simulator
Using the interactive tool, see what kind of interesting looks you can come up with. Have fun!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Physics for High School
This digital textbook covers core physics concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, videos, and study guides.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Kindergarten Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to kindergarten science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: First Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to first-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to third-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fifth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
Other
Boston Children's Museum: Moon Leap
Discover why the effects of gravity are different in different parts of our solar system.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Modeling Gravity and Friction
Application of Newton's Law of force and gravity to computer graphic programming.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gravitational Attraction
Applies Newton's concept of gravity to computer graphic programming.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Teacher's Guide: Structures
Learn about structures alongside Ruff Ruffman.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Gravity in the Solar System Study Guide
Understand gravity using this study guide.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 7.13 Tropisms
Learn how plants respond to different environmental stimuli.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Newton's Third Law: Action Reaction
An early astronaut's experiences teach students that Newton's third law of motion-for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction-applies both on Earth and in outer space.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Build a Wall Marble Run
In this activity, you will use recyclable materials to make your own wall marble run.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Build a River Model!
In this activity, explore the distinct characteristics of a river by creating a river model inside a pan with sand, pebbles, and real water.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Buoyant Force Does Not Get Smaller as You Sink
This article explains the buoyant force using a submarine as an example. It also discusses what determines the size of the buoyant force using a formula, and explains decompression sickness better known as the bends.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Newton's First Law?
Newton's First Law also called the law of inertia is the most important thing to realize about motion. This article offers more information on motion and explains solved problems involving Newton's First Law. Also included is a video...