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Speed and Acceleration
In this speed and acceleration worksheet, students complete math word problems having to do with speed and acceleration. Students complete 13 problems.
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The Force Rule
In this the force rule worksheet, 10th graders read explanations and examples, then fill in 5 blanks and answer 10 short answer questions about force, with answers included.
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Vectors
High schoolers listen to a lecture and complete a number of problems as they go. There are a variety of examples given and they are guided through the problem solving steps for each of the real-world scenarios regarding the purpose of...
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Vectors: How Much Force Can You Apply
This lesson entails the viewing of two videos to get an overview of force and its application. The lesson covers how vectors use force in real-world situations.
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Forces
These simple slides are basic, but clear, in their summary of physical forces. Definitions of friction, air resistance, gravity, freefall and projectiles are given along with a couple of helpful diagrams. More examples always help to...
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What is Motion?
Prior to beginning a math or physical science lesson on motion, use this presentation to define the concepts of motion, rate, velocity, and speed. This resource lacks concrete examples but could be useful as discussion starter.
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Review of Kinematics
In this kinematics review worksheet, students complete 50 multiple choice questions on average speed, velocity and acceleration.
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Go Car, Go!
Middle schoolers design and build their own car. In this physics lesson, students collect data to determine the speed of the car. They plot the data on the graph analyze the relationship between variables.
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Motion: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration and Networking
Students interpret a variety of motion graphs. In this physics lesson, students calculate the speed and acceleration of objects using numerical data from graphs. They apply what they have learned to solve real world problems.
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Gravity Gets You Down
Students design an experiment to investigate how objects with different masses fall. In this physics lesson, students predict how these objects will fall in a vacuum tube. They write a report explaining experimental results and conclusion.
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The Basics: Physical Science
Young scholars view a video on friction and examine how friction and gravity affect some sports. In this investigative lesson students write a paragraph and draw a picture that illustrates how friction and gravity affect sports.
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Newton Gets Me Moving
Fourth graders experiment with Newton's three laws of motion. In this motion lesson plan, 4th graders explore the three laws of motion and then work in small groups collaborating while experimenting with these laws. Numerous resources...
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Laws of Motion
Students explore centrifugal and centripetal force. In this motion lesson, students expand on their knowledge of motion to study velocity, acceleration, and friction. Students examine multiple objects to demonstrate the laws of motion.
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Take a Walk
Sixth graders graph acceleration and practice using the metric system. In this physics lesson, 6th graders take turns timing each other as they walk 15 meters. Students then chart and graph their data using the metric system.
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Calculus Exam
In In this calculus worksheet, student solve 6 multi-step problems involving volume, intervals, acceleration, and graphing. A graphing calculator will be necessary to complete the worksheet.
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Motion Problems
In this motion problem worksheet, students solve 1 motion problem. Students find the position of a particle with given acceleration and velocity.
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Crash Test Physics
Students design and test balsa cars. In this crash tet lesson, students design and build their own cars to specifications. They explore the physics of motion and vehicle crash safety.
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The Oscillation Period of Gaseous Spheres
In this oscillation period worksheet, students read about how the force of gravity effects the oscillation of bodies. Students use two given formulas to identify the oscillation period of the sun, the Earth and a neutron star.
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The Lost Newton's Laws Lesson
Learners explore momentum. For this physics lesson, students perform an experiment in which two balls are released on slanted boards while learners observe which ball will go the farthest and the fastest. Students define and explain...
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Fuel Level in a Spherical Tank
In this spherical tanks and fuel level worksheet, learners are given a diagram showing the effects of gravity or acceleration on the level of fuel in a spherical tank. Students solve 3 problems including finding the general formula for...
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Space Shuttle Launch Trajectory-I
In this space shuttle launch worksheet, students are given 2 equations used to determine the space shuttle's trajectory in the first 5 minutes of a launch. Students use these equations to solve 3 problems including finding the shuttle's...
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Basic Practice With Springs
For this springs worksheet, learners answer 14 questions about springs, spring constants, the acceleration of masses connected to springs, the elasticity constant of springs, the energy stored in springs and the speed at which masses...
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Practice with Simple Harmonic Motion
In this simple harmonic motion worksheet, students are given a diagram of a harmonic oscillator and they answer 9 questions about the oscillator's velocity, acceleration, amplitude and they write the functions of each of these measurements.
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Net F=ma
In this force worksheet, learners use the equation, F=ma to solve 7 problems where the force changes, the mass changes or the acceleration changes. Students explain their answer for each problem.