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Emotional Speed with Balls and Ramps
Fifth graders investigate the relationship between mass and speed. In this physics lesson, 5th graders experiment with motion by being given a ramp, two balls, and blocks or books for elevation. Students determine how different variables...
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Straight Line Motion with a Stomper
Young scholars explore average speed, and graph distances and time. In this speed and velocity lesson students complete a lab then calculate distances, acceleration and velocity and graph the data.
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Balloon Powered Race Cars
Pupils examine Newton's Law of Motion and use the formula to calculate speed. In this laws of motion instructional activity students create a balloon powered car and calculate its speed and distance.
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Describing Motion-Speed
Students study speed and learn how to calculate it. For this investigative lesson students participate in an activity that shows them how to calculate speed then they fill out a worksheet.
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Dulles to Denver
In this Dulles to Denver worksheet, students determine the airspeed of an airplane. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided.
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Investigating Friction
Young learners explore friction. They view a video or DVD (bibliography provided) and define terms related to friction, and work in groups to experiment with the effects of friction on speed and motion using ramps and toy cars.
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Alternative Energy Part II - Lesson Eight of Eight - Energy Conversion and Propulsion
Young scholars investigate the results of different propulsion methods. In this propulsion lesson, students measure the distance a test toy car goes using different types of propulsion. They record the distances in data tables before...
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The Great Tin Race
Students construct and race tin can cars. In this motion lesson plan, groups build tin racers, complete timed runs, and record their data on the provided worksheet. The teacher leads a discussion comparing data between groups. Specific...
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Calculating Speed
In this speed worksheet, high schoolers calculate the average speed of an object or the distance an object travels at a certain speed in 11 word problems.
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Motion Graphs
In this motion graphs activity, students learn about how motion of objects can be described using a graph. Students then answer 10 fill in the blank, 10 short answer, and 5 problems to solve.
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Weight, Friction, Equilibrium
In this weight worksheet, students review the equation for solving for the force of weight and review the kinds of friction. Students complete 10 matching, 7 fill in the blank, and 8 problems to solve.
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Energy Costs of Walking and Running
In this energy activity, students use a data chart comparing the energy used while running and walking to create a graph and complete 2 short answer questions.
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Kinetic Energy
In this energy worksheet, students use the kinetic energy equation to solve for speed or mass. This worksheet has 11 problems to solve.
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Significant Figures
In this significant figures worksheet, students read about how to determine the number of significant figures and how to solve problems using significant figures. Then students complete 12 problems.
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Using Scientific Notation
In this scientific notation worksheet, students practice calculating area, speed, and volume being sure to write the answers in correct scientific notation. Students complete 11 problems.
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Newton's Laws of Motion
In this motion worksheet, students review the definitions of all three of Newton's laws plus give examples of each law. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank questions.
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Calculating Average Speed, Distance and Time
In this physics worksheet, students solve 6 problems where they calculate average speeds of moving objects, distance objects travel and time it takes for objects to get to their destination.
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Bug Race
In this motion worksheet, students compare two graphs showing a bug's distance traveled over time. Students calculate the average speed of the bugs and determine which bug was traveling at a constant speed. This worksheet has 1 short...
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Single-Step Vector Worksheet
In this forces activity, learners draw the indicated vector and show the components into which it is resolved and then calculate for acceleration, speed, or momentum. This activity has 12 word problems.
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Particle Models in Two Dimensions
In this motion worksheet, pupils draw and label the trajectory of objects including the x-component and y-component of the velocity. Students calculate acceleration and speed. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.
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Position vs. Time and Velocity vs. Time Graphs
In this constant velocity worksheet, students use data of position vs. time of a roller-skater to determine speed, acceleration, or deceleration at different points along the path. Students rank graphs according to average velocity and...
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Vector Practice Problems
In this vectors activity, students draw scale diagrams and solve the problems using trigonometric methods. Students determine angles, speed, and components of force. This activity has 7 problems to solve.
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Rotational Dynamics
In this pulley instructional activity, students calculate the acceleration, tension, and speed for given parts of a problem with an object and pulley system. This instructional activity has 3 problems to solve.
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Linear Motion Problems
For this motion worksheet, students determine the speed, velocity, or acceleration of various objects under certain conditions. This worksheet has 7 word problems.