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OpenStax

Open Stax: The First Condition for Equilibrium

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses what the first condition for equilibrium is, and describes what static and dynamic equilibrium are. Includes two questions and a...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Calculation of Static Equilibrium: Case Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the concept of equilibrium and what static equilibrium is, gives some examples, and models how to calculate static equilibrium through some problems with detailed solutions.
Handout
FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Equilibrium & Heat Engines

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this illustrated guide to understand equilibrium and heat engines as they relate to the second law of thermodynamics.
Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Equilibrium of Three Forces

For Students 6th - 8th
A short interactive activity which simulates the equilibrium of three forces.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Stability

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses the types of equilibrium, and describes stable, unstable, and neutral equilibriums. Includes questions, problems and exercises.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Perching Parrot

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the concepts of center of mass and static equilibrium by seeing how non-symmetrical objects balance. Using a paper cut-out shape of a parrot sitting on a wire coat hanger, they learn that their parrot exists in stable...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Le Chatelier's Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explain the factors that stress a system at equilibrium and use Le Chatelier's principle to predict how the system will respond to each stress. They will...
Handout
Ohio University

Haptic Augmented Simple Machines: The Lever

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the three types of levers, with examples of each. The formula for the law of equilibrium is also demonstrated.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Tightrope Trials

For Teachers 7th - 9th
To learn about the concept of center of mass, students examine how objects balance. They make symmetrical cut-outs of different "creatures" and experiment with how they balance on a tightrope of string. Students see the concept of center...
Unit Plan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Ecology: Communities and Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of courses on communities and ecosystems. Some topics explored are productivity, food webs, and ecology. The courses offer video clips, lecture notes, practice problems, and exam questions. Practice problems and exam...
Interactive
Davidson College

Davidson College: Le Chatelier's Principle Applet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes an applet on Le Chatelier's principle. The applet allows the user to specify the initial amounts of carbon, water vapor, hydrogen gas, and carbon monoxide as well as the system temperature and volume. The applet will...
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Determining the Net Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Online classroom site explaining the concept of balanced and unbalanced forces. The site has examples and exercises for the student to review and try.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Do You Weigh Less, Descending Elevator?

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the effect of acceleration on force and gravitational force by measuring weight while moving up and down in an elevator in this simulation.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 10: Aggregate Demand/supply Model: Problems

For Students 11th - 12th
This section provides three problems to solve to aid in the understanding of the content of Chapter 10: The Aggregate Demand/Aggregate Supply Model from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Lever Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
A short interactive activity which demonstrates when a lever is in equilibrium.
Article
eSchool Today

E School Today: Balanced Forces

For Students 4th - 8th
Discover the idea behind balanced forces.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 4.8 Hardy Weinberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the conditions required for the Hardy-Weinberg model in evolution.
Website
Edutopia

Edutopia: Room to Learn: Mystery Science Theatre

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read and see examples of how one physics teacher turns his classroom into a student-centered, project-based and fun place to be.
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: The Center of Mass

For Teachers 7th - 9th
This site from the Illinois Institute of Technology provides a lab activity in which students determine the location of the center of mass of an irregularly shaped object. Observations are related to the balancing point of the object....
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Center of Gravity Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Illinois Institute of Technologysite provides a lab activity in which students find the center of gravity of a box which has nonuniform weight distribution. Complete with directions and discussion questions; answers provided.

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