Let's talk torque! Science scholars evaluate experimental setups during an interactive from the Rotation and Balance series. Individuals calculate the torque of differently arranged weights to determine the effect they have on a balanced...

Ever found it difficult to observe the night sky with pupils because school takes place during the day? Host a stellar lesson using a detailed night sky interactive! Scholars view the apparent rotation of the sky from the comfort of the...

Sometimes it appears that a bowling ball slides down the alley rather than rolling, while other times it appears to switch rolling directions at some point. Scholars control the bowling ball size, initial rotation, initial speed, and...

Sometimes low, sometimes high, but always in motion! Explore Earth's tidal system in the 10th interactive in a series of 13. Engaging life and earth science students alike, the versatile resource demonstrates cause and effect between...

What determines which ball rolls the fastest — the weight, the radius, the material, or something else? Scholars select two balls to race down the inclined plane, determining their material and radius. As they race, the simulation graphs...

What is the steepness of a hill before a unicyclist slides down it rather than pedaling down it? The simulation graphs the wheel speed versus the unicycle speed as the rider goes down a hill. Scholars control the mass of the rider,...

In this moon phase worksheet, students complete 2 prior knowledge questions, then use the "Phase of the Moon Gizmo" to complete several activities, answering short answer questions when finished.

In this ocean activity, learners complete a 13 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about ocean currents. Prior knowledge is assumed.

Explore the relationship between the angular and linear velocity for two bugs on a rotating disk.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore circular motion on an interactive merry-go-round by changing the position of the riders. After the activity, answer a challenge question to check for understanding.

Join the ladybug in an exploration of rotational motion. Rotate the merry-go-round to change its angle, or choose a constant angular velocity or angular acceleration. Explore how circular motion relates to the bug's x,y position,...

View the conversion of linear motion to rotational motion.

Apply forces to a race car in order to drive a lap around an oval track. The track becomes narrower with each of the three levels. Horizontal and vertical velocities are displayed, allowing students to make wise choices regarding the...

This lab/learning activity is designed to introduce students to some of the basic terms with circular motion. They will be introduced to rpm, frequency, period, angular frequency, speed and velocity. It is hoped that students will be...

This game is intended to help students master the basic terms for circular motion. Students will have two minutes to correctly answer as many questions as possible.

This game is intended to give students an intuitive feel for the direction the velocity for an object in circular motion. The objects is to score as many points in two minutes as possible. You earn more points the closer you are to the...

View a simulation that converts rotational motion into waves.

Adjust the rotation in this simulation to see how particles of fluids move.

Simulation analyzing the motion of a rotor that is repeatedly kicked. Adjust the settings for kick strength and speed and observe the results.

Investigate how torque causes an object to rotate. Discover the relationships between angular acceleration, moment of inertia, angular momentum and torque.

View several examples demonstrating that rotational motion may be transformed into straight-line motion.

See how motion is converted and the energy associated with the motion is used to do work.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Understand the dynamics of rotating objects in the context of a spinning yo-yo using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [3:29]

[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the relationship between rotational and translational kinetic energy, and how each are exchanged when objects roll down inclined ramps using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and...