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Bernoulli's Principle

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore Bernoulli's principle, how it is related to flight, and the effect of lift, thrust, and drag on flight. They design and develop an experiment that tests for distance traveled by their paper airplane, and record...
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Bottle Rocket

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students construct and launch a simple bottle rocket. Working in teams, they construct a simple bottle rocket from 2-liter soft drink bottles and other materials.
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Antacid Tablet Race

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students compare the reaction rates of effervescent antacid tablets under different conditions. They investigate methods of increasing the power of rocket fuels by manipulating surface area and temperature.
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Let's Outrage the Bull

For Teachers K - 8th
Students study kinetic and potential energy. In this energy lesson, students in grades K-2 understand the differences between kinetic and potential energy. Students in grades 3-5 demonstrate that kinetic and potential energy. Students in...
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Circle of Pong

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students, in groups, use given materials to devise a way to deposit a ping-pong ball into a paper cup that is located in the middle of a 6-foot diameter circle, while standing outside the circle.
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May the Force Be with You

For Students 8th Standards
You won't have to force your classes to complete these engaging activities! Through exploration, young scientists learn that force has both magnitude and direction. They draw force diagrams, investigate force models, and complete a...
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AP Physics 1: Universal Gravitation Review

For Students 11th - 12th
Everything scholars will need to know about universal gravitation in order to be prepared for the AP Physics exam. is provided in this fast-paced video. Test taking tips and common misconceptions are also addressed in the film.
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What Floats Your Boat?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars discover the Archimedes principle through a buoyancy experiment. They measure the water displacement of a lump a clay which is denser than water then reshape the clay into a bowl which floats but displaces more water.
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Gravity, Forces, and Inertia

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils participate in assessments involving gravity, forces, and inertia. They select from a menu of options assessments they would like to complete including worksheets, drawing posters, watching videos, creating crossword puzzles, and...
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Investigation 2 - Zoom Balls

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create Zoom Balls to explain how sometimes both forces of push and pull need to be used at the same time.
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Forces and Machines

For Students 7th - 12th
For this forces and machines worksheet, students will review vocabulary associated with forces including friction, inertia, and work. Students will also explain how simple machines help to do work easier. This worksheet has 10 matching,...
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Rube Goldberg Project

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars apply inquiry and problem solving approaches in science. They design a device (invention) that solves a special problem.
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Activity Two Teacher Page: Explosions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify variables that affect the system, and specify which variables are independent and which are dependent.
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Forces and Pressure

For Students 6th - 12th
In this forces worksheet, students will review the different types of forces and how forces are measured. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank, 1 short answer, and 11 multiple choice questions.
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Physics Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, learners complete short answer questions about physics concepts such as electricity, space, light, and more. Students complete 20 short answer questions.
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Help Wanted: A Lighting Engineer For Popular Rock Group

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners are assigned to groups, and determine each member's role in the group. They will design an experiment to determine a way to produce the three primary and five secondary colors. Students discuss color and mood. They listen to a...
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Warped Space-Time Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
students observe a teacher demonstration that models a space time continuum warping caused by gravity.
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From Lazy River To Deep Water

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student investigate the lock and dam system of the Mississippi River by creating one for the class to observe. The experiment is completed in conjunction with research bring compiled from different resources for a research project.
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States of Matter Mini-Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify he phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas), and why they take place. They comprehend what a physical change is and what a chemical change is. Students know the difference between a Mixture and a Solution.
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Mathematical Modeling and Physics

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use a web site to investigate roller coaster physics. In this mathematical modeling lesson, 12th graders are grouped according to their performance on a test. Each group is given an activity to complete on a web site...
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Physics Rules and S.I. Units Game

For Students 9th - 12th
In this physics rules worksheet, high schoolers complete questions and answers in order to review physics rules with each other. Students complete 26 questions.
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Tubularastic Roller Coaster

For Teachers 3rd
Students observe the effect of gravity on objects. They use tubing and other materials to simulate a roller caster. Afterward, they create a journal to write their observations and summaries.
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Origami Flight: The Physical Setting

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the forces that move certain objects.  In this physics lesson plan, 6th graders design and create paper flying objects using origami methods, which they practice flying in different conditions.  Students record...
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Applied Science - Built Environment (6) Lab

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders look at toys in space. In this gravity lesson plan, 6th graders make predictions about what different toys will do with zero gravity. They watch a space video and see what happens to these toys in space.

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