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Fishing Line Tests
High schoolers test the strength of different fishing lines. In this chemistry lesson, students conduct the experiment by hanging various masses on the fishing line until it breaks. They record data, construct graphs and formulate their...
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Measuring Velocity
Students calculate their classmate's velocity using a mathematical formula. In this physics lesson plan, students graph the motion. They interpret the slope of the graph.
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Where Will It Go?
Students predict the path of a ball bouncing off an object. In this physics lesson, students conduct the rolling ball experiment to test their prediction. They perform several trials for accuracy.
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Charge Challenge
Learners observe the behavior of different charged objects. In this science lesson, students perform a series of static electricity experiments. They discuss their observations in class.
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i-Density Crisis
Eighth graders determine the density using mass and volume. For this science lesson, 8th graders explain why some materials float or sink. They estimate the density of objects based on whether it floats or sinks in a liquid of known...
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Wave Types and Characteristics
Ninth graders identify the different parts of a wave. In this physics lesson plan, 9th graders observe wave behavior as it travels through a boundary. They determine the relationship between wavelength, frequency and velocity.
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Radiation In Our World
Students identify the different sources of radiation around us. For this physics lesson, students calculate their estimated radiation exposure per year. They research a current issue about radiation.
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Cross that Bridge!
Students design a bridge that can hold a hundred pennies. In this physics lesson, students follow the scientific method to solve a given problem. They analyze possible problems in their design.
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Look Mom, No Wings!
Students explain how drag, weight, lift and thrust work together to make something fly. In this physics lesson plan, students measure their jump height and record data on the table. They reason out why they can't remain airborne for long.
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Get a Lift!
Students explain the principles of flight. In this physics lesson, students perform a series of exploration activity on Bernoulli's principle. They relate this principle to airplane flight.
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Free Shot Physics
Students discuss ways to test the bounciness of different balls. In this physics lesson, students measure how high each one bounce. They record data and compare results.
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Invisible Investigations
Students simulate how charged particles move in a particle detector. In this physics lesson, students observe how iron filings behave when magnetic marbles are passed underneath them. They record and draw their observations.
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Vectors
Students differentiate distance and displacement. In this physics instructional activity, students use formulas to calculate for displacement. They draw vectors using the grid.
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The Bending and Bouncing of Light
Students differentiate reflection and refraction. In this physics instructional activity, students perform a series of experiment on light behavior. They decipher the secret message provided by teacher.
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Building Polymer Cup Speakers
High schoolers construct their own speaker using a cup, coil and magnet. For this physics lesson, students establish a criteria to test them. They present their working speakers in class.
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Electromagnetic Energy and Its Spectrum
Learners explain how electromagnetic radiation travel in space. For this physics lesson, students design and implement an experiment to reduce UV exposure. They discuss and share their findings in class.
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Marbles and Momentum
Students explain the law of conservation of momentum. In this physics lesson, students test this concept by playing marbles. They discuss how mass and velocity affects momentum.
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Introduction to Density
Seventh graders define density in their own words. In this physics lesson, 7th graders solve density problems using its mathematical formula. They explain why some objects flow and some sink.
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To Float or Not to Float - A Lesson on Density
Learners define density in their own words. In this physics lesson, students calculate density using mass and volume. They explain why some objects sink and some float.
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Levers - An Interactive Lesson
Seventh graders identify the different parts of a lever. In this physics lesson, 7th graders draw a lever and label the different parts. They use the interactive board to create their own lever.
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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
Young scholars explain how electrical charges behave. In this electricity instructional activity, students determine how far away lightning is when it strikes. They research how fabric softener reduces static electricity and share their...
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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
Learners 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.