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Maglev Trains
Students explore how Maglev trains work. In this technology activity, students discuss the pros and cons of Maglev compared to conventional trains. They build a simple Maglev train model.
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Reed Switch
Learners build simple electromagnetic reed switch motors. In this physics lesson plan, students explain how it works. They cite real world applications of reed switches and relays.
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Build a Tesla Coil
Students explore tesla coil through various experiments. In this physics lesson, students build their own tesla coils based on a given procedure. They discuss its real world applications.
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Electric Power Transmission and Distribution
High schoolers explain how power is transmitted over long distances. In this physics lesson, students simulate controlling power flow in parallel transmission lines. They discuss several applications of wireless power transmission.
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Galvanometers
Students construct their own galvanometer. In this physics lesson, students explain how it is used to detect electric current. They conduct an experiment to measure how much electricity flows through the circuit.
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Resistor and Resistance
Students explore electrical resistance through various experiments. In this physics lesson, students calculate resistance using a mathematical formula. They explain how colors identify the resistance value of a resistor.
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Thermoelectricity
Students conduct a series of experiments on thermoelectricity. In this physics lesson, students investigate how thermocouple works. They determine the voltage generated when different conductive materials are held at different temperatures.
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Hot Air
Students conduct an experiment to determine how hot air affect the path of laser. For this physics lesson, students explain why stars appear to twinkle at night. They discuss how light travels from space to Earth.
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Battery Charger
Students explain how battery chargers work. In this physics instructional activity, students discuss the two main ways that vehicles get charged. They build their own battery charger.
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Magnetic Field
High schoolers explore how compass and Gauss meter detect a magnetic field. In this physics lesson, students build their own Gauss meter and sensor based on given procedure. They cite real world applications of magnetism.
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Permeability (Magnetism)
Learners investigate magnetic permeability and saturation. In this physics lesson plan, students explain how current carrying wire coils create magnetic forces. They interpret normal magnetization curves.
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WiTricity Explained
Students explain how electricity is transferred from source to load without actual wires connecting the two. In this physics lesson, students explore how wireless electricity was discovered. They cite practical applications of this...
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Earth's Magnetic Field and Magnetosphere
Students investigate the magnitude of Earth's magnetic field using PASCO. In this physics lesson, students describe the features of the magnetosphere. They explain how atmosphere layers protect the Earth.
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Physics of a Slingstone: Slingstones in flight
Students gain a better understanding of the technology used by ancient Chamorros. In this physics lesson plan students theorize ways to forcefully throw a fist-sized object and discuss the technology behind a slingstone.
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Rectifying Diodes
In this physics worksheet, students solve 19 problems on rectifying diodes. They answer a series of conceptual questions that can be tested by building the circuit shown.
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Rectifier Circuits
In this physics worksheet, students complete 17 short answer questions about rectifier circuits. They use the test equipment to check their answers.
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Positive Feedback Opamp Circuits
In this physics worksheet, students complete 12 short answer questions on opamp circuits. They also perform calculations of voltage in some items.
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Gravity Gets You Down
Learners design an experiment to investigate how objects with different masses fall. In this physics lesson plan, students predict how these objects will fall in a vacuum tube. They write a report explaining experimental results and...
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Electricity's Attraction
Middle schoolers explore the different features of a roller coaster using an interactive website. In this physical science lesson, students explain the role of science to make this thrill ride possible. They develop a creative...
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Voltage Divider Circuits
In this physics activity, students construct the circuit shown in the problem and calculate either voltage, current and resistance. They solve 37 circuit related questions.
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DC Metrology
In this physics worksheet, students complete 11 short answer questions related to general metrology. They define basic metrological terms.
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DC Motor Theory
In this physics activity, students solve 12 problems on DC motor circuit. They make predictions and construct the corresponding circuit to verify if they are correct.
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Superposition Theorem
In this physics worksheet, students build a circuit based on the schematic diagram and solve the following questions about it. They calculate voltage, current and resistance of the circuits.
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Graphing Your Motion with Vernier LabQuests
Seventh graders create motion graphs using a motion sensor. For this physics lesson, 7th graders match the graph shown by moving their body. They relate the slope to the way they moved.