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Other

Math Matters Every Day: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at how Newton's three laws of motion apply to an analysis of the forces being exerted when playing football.
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Other

Glenn Turner: Gyroscope Math Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematics associated with gyroscopes can be investigated through this interactive page. Users enter critical parameters about gyroscopes and rotational motion descriptors are given.
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NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.
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NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA uses a colorful graphic to illustrate why objects reach terminal velocity. Provides equation for the terminal velocity of an object. Graphic is accompanied by a simple explanation.
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University of Virginia

Uva Physics: Using Vectors to Describe Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Background information on vectors and their use in describing motion in two dimensions. A comparison of Aristotle's and Galileo's perspectives on force and motion is given.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Astronaut Gene Cernan Speaks About Working in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
In this audio resource from NOVA: "To the Moon," astronaut Gene Cernan recounts his harrowing experience during America's first attempt to do work in outer space.