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Physics on the Playground
Second graders explain how friction affects the motion of moving objects. In this physics lesson, 2nd graders investigate how different materials move down the slide. They share their observations with each other.
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Focusing Event to Electricity
Students explain how electrical charges behave. In this electricity activity, students determine how far away lightning is when it strikes. They research how fabric softener reduces static electricity and share their findings in class.
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Electrical Symbols - Making Circuits from Circuit Diagrams
Students draw different electrical circuit symbols. In this electricity lesson, students construct simple circuits based on circuit diagrams. They share their findings to class.
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Density, Iron, and Anemia
Young scholars explain what factors determine density. In this physics lesson, students hypothesize which objects are less dense. They cite the importance of density in everyday life.
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Can You See the Light?
Students differentiate transparent and translucent. In this physics lesson, students design an experiment to determine which material is more effective in heating container using solar energy. They collect data and share results to class.
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Check out Lights and Shields with Beads
Students investigate how effective sunscreens and blocking devices are in blocking UV. In this physics lesson, students collect and graph their data from the experiment. They explain the harmful effects of UV radiation to everything...
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Cling On's
Learners explain how static electricity is produced. In this electricity lesson, students design an experiment to reduce static electricity. They share and discuss findings in class.
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Condiment Diver: The World's Simplest Cartesian Diver
Middle schoolers explain what density is in their own words. In this physics lesson, students perform the condiment experiment and explain why some float and some sink. They share their findings in class.
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Describing the Motion of a Battery Powered Car
Students calculate average velocity of a moving car. In this physics lesson plan, students construct graphs from data collected in the experiment. They design their own experiment to determine velocity of another moving object.
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Pendulum Lab
Students predict how changing the pendulum components affect its period. In this physics lesson, students calculate the period using different masses. They analyze lab result and complete assigned worksheet.
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Skateboard Science
Students investigate how skaters can turn in midair. In this physics lesson, students relate Newton's Laws to skateboarding. They carry out the maneuver with the help of their classmate.
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Safety Gear and Helmets
Students explain how helmets protect the head from injury. In this physics lesson plan, students design their own helmets after considering certain parameters. They present their design in class.
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Force Counterforce
Middle schoolers hypothesize what forces affect the motion of a falling body. In this physical science lesson, students create diagrams and illustrations to support their hypothesis. They perform the experiment and record observations.
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Junkyard Wars: Wind Machines
Students explain how wind direction affects sail angle. In this physics lesson, students measure the speed of the yacht while varying different factors. They summarize and share their finding to class.
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Electrical Circuits - Current & Voltage in Series Circuits
Students investigate the relationship between current and voltage in a series circuit. In this physics activity, students measure the current across each light bulb. They predict what happens to the circuit if one bulb is blows out.
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Electromagnetism - Electromagnetic Induction
Students investigate electromagnetic induction. In this physics lesson, students construct Faraday's coil to observe what happens when a wire moves through a changing electromagnetic field. They complete lab report and present results to...
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Electricity – Ohm’s Law
Students investigate the relationship between voltage and current. In this physics instructional activity, students observe and collect data from the experiment. They graph the result and share them to class.
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How Cars Work
Students summarize the steps in the four stroke internal combustion engine. In this physics lesson, students act out the process while being videotaped. They simulate energy conversion using potato gun.
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How Mass Affects the Speed of a Coaster Car
Students determine what factors affect the speed of the car. For this physics lesson, students calculate speed, velocity and acceleration from experimental data. They construct and interpret motion graphs.
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Black Holes: The Ultimate Abyss
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of the three different types of black holes. In this space science lesson plan, students research black hole's lifetime, location and evidence of existence. They present their findings to...
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Levers
Students compare and contrast the three different types of levers. In this physics lesson plan, students hypothesize how ancient Egyptians use them to build structures. They construct their own lever after teacher approves their design.
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The Catapult
Students identify the advantages and disadvantages of a catapult as a weapon. In this physics activity, students construct their own catapult. They investigate how changing one variable affects results.
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Universal Gravitation
Students create a KWL chart about gravity. In this astronomy class, students investigate the nature of gravity. They discuss common misconceptions and address them.
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Parachutes: Is it Surface Area or Shape?
Students investigate how to make a good parachute. For this physics lesson, students observe the motion of parachutes as it falls and measure the time. They collect data and calculate the average descent time for each canopy shape.