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Intro to 2D Motion
Students study straight line motion and motion due to gravity. In this motion lesson students analyze several experiments.
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Physics Around the School: Simple Machines In and Out of the Classroom
Students explore different machines and the components that encompass the science of physics. In this physics lesson students explore how things move.
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Forces Crossword Puzzle
In this science instructional activity, students examine the words and concepts related to forces in order to solve the crossword puzzle. The new vocabulary can be acquired this way.
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Algebra-Based Linear Motion Problems
In this motion learning exercise, students determine the distance traveled, the acceleration, and velocity of different objects. This learning exercise has 11 problems to solve.
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Science Multiple Choice Definitions Worksheets
In this science activity, students choose the multiple choice answer that best defines each of 15 science related vocabulary words.
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Linear Motion Problems
In this motion activity, students determine the speed, velocity, or acceleration of various objects under certain conditions. This activity has 7 word problems.
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Pushy Kids in Physics
Students examine the concepts of balanced forces, unbalanced forces, and resulting net forces. They participate in a force and motion demonstration by pushing students in various directions, and calculating and identifying the resulting...
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Science Vocabulary Decoder Worksheet
In this science vocabulary instructional activity, students match the letter of the science vocabulary word to the number next to its definition. Students match 15 words to 15 definitions.
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Science Vocabulary Maze
In this science vocabulary worksheet, students solve the clues with science vocabulary words and find the words in the maze. Students find 14 science words.
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Science Letter Shapes Puzzle
In this science word puzzle, learners fit words to shapes using a set of 15 definition clues. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Physics and the Quantum Mechanical Model
In this physics worksheet, students review vocabulary terms and key equations associated with the quantum mechanical model. Students apply the quantum theory to explain the photoelectric effect. This worksheet has 5 true or false, 12...
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Energy for Free: Perpetual Motion Machines
High schoolers observe the "drinking bird" perpetual motion machine and critically examine the designs of other so-called perpetual motion machines. They use this experience to create their own definition of conservation of energy.
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Medieval Catapults
Students design and build a working catapult or trebuchet to explore the concepts of force, motion, and distance.
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Reel Projects
Students investigate projectile motion. In this projectile motion lesson, students investigate a website with an interactive lesson. Students view the changes in the projectile they see in the lesson. Students watch short video clips and...
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The Solar System
Third graders investigate Newton's law of Motion. In this chemical reaction lesson plan, 3rd graders participate in an experiment with rockets to study Newton's law. Students observe the effects of a chemical reaction made by...
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Let's Get Moving
Students participate in sports activities that relate to motion, velocity and momentum. They produce a PowerPoint presentation after researching the activities.
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Foucault's Pendulum
Students investigate how the motion of the Foucault pendulum proves that the Earth is rotating. They research the Internet about pendulums and conduct an experiment online. They view a multimedia presentation about pendulums and read...
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Understanding Newton's Laws
In this physics activity, students investigate Newton's Three Laws. In this multiple choice, matching, and short answer activity, student answer eleven questions.
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Gravitational Acceleration
Students investigate the interdependence of mass and gravitational acceleration using computer simulation. In this physics lesson, students derive the formula for acceleration due to gravity. They calculate air resistance on falling...
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SMASH Skill Development: Badminton
Students perform the SMASH technique and overhand motion. In this SMASH lesson, students practice hitting targets using racquets and the overhand motion. Students also complete a target smash drill using hula hoops.
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Model Rockets
Learners build a model rocket. In this model rocket lesson, students explore a rocket launch cycle. Learners investigate the laws of physics for each part of the launch. Students build model rockets and launch at school.
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Electric Field Activity
In this physics activity, students identify and describe the correct and incorrect features in electric field lines. Then they qualitatively sketch field lines for a charge distribution and a charge given the field lines.
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Build Your Own Hovercraft
Students construct a hovercraft following specific procedures. In this technology lesson, students explain the physics principles behind hovercraft. They compare and contrast this machine with the aircraft.
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Applied Science -Physics (2B) Pre Lab
Second graders look at different types of energy. In this energy lesson, 2nd graders define energy and the difference between kinetic and potential energy. They see examples with falling books and a slinky.