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Vocabulary for Newton's Laws
In this Newton's laws activity, learners match 24 terms with their definitions about topics related to Newton's three laws of motion. Topics include free body diagrams, vector diagrams, static equilibrium and all terms related to the...
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Deep Impact-Comet Flyby
In this comet and angles worksheet, students read about the Deep Impact spacecraft that flew by the comet Tempel-1. They use a given formula to find the angular diameter of the comet and solve 4 problems using the equation.
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Using the Proper Tools to Solve Problems
In this word problem learning exercise, learners complete ten multiple choice word problems by choosing the correct mathematical operation. This is an interactive learning exercise.
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Electromagnetic Radiation and Bohr Atom
In this chemistry worksheet, students study the Bohr atomic model and calculate the wavelength and frequency of given electromagnetic radiation. They answer 9 problems and short answer questions.
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The History of Photography
By discussing the history of photography, students can learn about this art and its importance in recording major events.
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Motion in a Circle
Students explore uniform circular motion, and the relation of its frequency of N revolutions/sec with the peripheral velocity v and with the rotation period T. They examine how uniform circular motion is a type of accelerated motion.
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#22 Frames of Reference: The Basics
Pupils explore the concept of frames of reference in physics.
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That Mu You Do
Students discussion frictional force, kinetic friction, and static friction and the role each plays in acceleration and velocity in relationship to a car and the road on which it is traveling. Students complete lesson answering review...
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Newton's Second Law of Motion
Sixth graders study Newton's second law of motion and verify it. In this force and motion activity students complete a lab activity and collect data, analyze it and graph it.
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Vectors!
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the vectors found in various types of situations. They practice solving problems in a variety of situations that are set in real life contexts. Then students follow the experiment that...
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The Case of the Crooked Cartoon: Newton's Laws Set the Standard
Students have the opportunity to use higher-level thinking skills and to apply their talents to previously learned material. It provides an opportunity for visual, auditory, and tactile/kinetic learners to utilize their particular...
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Newton's Laws of Motion
Students perform three activities that each demonstrate one of Newton's Laws of Motion. They use a ramp and toy car to demonstrate inertia, calculate acceleration due to gravity, then use a medicine ball and rolling chair to demonstrate...
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Percentages: Decimals To Percent
In this percentages worksheet, students write twelve decimals as percentages and twelve percentages as decimals. Students check their answers with the key when they are finished.
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Percentages: Fractions To Percent
In this percentages worksheet, students write eighteen fractions as percentages. Students problem solve each fraction as a percentage.
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Leveled Problem Solving Converting Between Systems
In this measurement conversions worksheet, students solve the problems by converting the measurements in each problem to the given systems.
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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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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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Inverse Variation
In this algebra worksheet, students find the inverse of an equations. They graph their solutions and analyze it. There are 8 questions.
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Math Regents Exam Questions
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, learners solve distance-rate-time word problems. The one page worksheet contains a combination of eight multiple choice and free response problems. Answers are provided.
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Designing a Speedometer
In this algebra worksheet, students analyze the designs of a speedometer. They collect data on the distance and time as the speedometer works. They draw conclusion and make predictions from the collected data. There are 4 word problems.
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Pendulum Activity
Fourth graders conduct a lab activity that measures the factors that change the swing rate of a pendulum. They create a hypothesis and test it during the experiment. They record their observations using the recording sheets and journal...
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Worksheet 20 Fall 1995
In this math worksheet, students describe a step by step method to solve rate problems. Then they state the time derivatives of different quantities.
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Space Weight, Gravity, and Distance
In this planets in space instructional activity, learners calculate their weight on the 9 planets plus calculate the distance of the planets from the sun in astronomical units. This instructional activity has 6 fill in the blank and 3...
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Gravity (Newton's Laws of Motion): A Weighty Subject
Students identify Newton's Laws of Motion. They students explore Newton's Laws of Motion and apply the second law with a classroom activity. The videos will provide visual examples of the effects of gravity while riding on a roller coaster.