Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Wave Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Two wave graphs depicting a sine wave and relating the various characteristics (wavelength, amplitude, frequency, and period) of a wave to each other. The site includes an interactive JavaScript form in which the visitor enters one...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Velocity and Acceleration Vectors to Interpret the Motion of a Car

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand that vectors have both magnitude and direction components as they investigate velocity and acceleration vectors.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Mathematics of Satellite Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematics associated with the motion of satellites is described. Equations (for period, velocity, acceleration and force) are stated, symbols described, and sample problems solved. Includes five practice problems with solutions and...
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom:vectors and Projectiles:throw at a Slow Speed With Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this animation, students can visualize and imagine throwing a projectile in slow speed in a normal gravity situation.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica: Penguins: What Is Motion?

For Students 3rd - 5th
What do you know about Emperor penguins? Ernie is researching them and their migration across the continent.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: The Truck and the Ball

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine a pickup truck moving with a constant speed along a city street. In the course of its motion, a ball is projected straight upwards by a launcher located in the bed of the truck (with no air resistance). This animation depicts the...
Handout
University of Sydney (Australia)

University of Sydney: Structure and Properties of Materials/thermal Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive set of "lecture notes" on various topics in thermal physics (including thermal expansion). Explanations are well done and more interesting than most. Includes both a mathematical and conceptual treatment of topics. Humor,...
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: The Plane and the Package

For Students 9th - 10th
Consider a plane moving with a constant speed at an elevated height above the Earth's surface. In the course of its flight, the plane drops a package from its luggage compartment. This animation depicts such a situation. The path of the...
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: Maximum Range

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can imagine a cannonball launched at three different launch angles where the speed is held constant; only the angle is changed. The cannonballs do not encounter a significant amount of air resistance. How will the trajectories...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: A Classical and Relativistic Trip to a Black Hole

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This PBS site is a classroom activity that takes a trip to a black hole. Students apply calculations on distance, velocity, acceleration, time, circular motion, density, and more.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Graph Predictions for Position, Velocity and Acceleration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students interactively create predictions of position, velocity, and acceleration graphs using java applets. The applets automatically classify student answers, so instructors can create graphs of student predictions.
Website
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Average vs.instantaneous Speed

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an animation illustrating the distinction between the average speed and the instantaneous speed for any given motion.
Lesson Plan
ACT360 Media

Act Den: Speed Freak Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use Paint Shop Pro to "Experiment with the deformations and effects so it looks as if an object in the photo is in motion." There are many interesting filters and effects that can be used to edit images to produce cool photo features.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Wave Speed Calculations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate and analyze characteristics of waves, including velocity, and calculate the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength.
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Other

Westerville District: Measuring Motion

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn about motion and how it is defined by a reference point.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Average Velocity and Speed With Direction Changes: Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice calculating average velocity and speed from word problems when an object changes directions.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Relating Rotational & Tangential Speed Mathematically

For Students 9th - 10th
A video lesson relating rotational speed and tangential speed. Video derives equation to show how to find tangential speed based on rotational speed. [4:32]
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Instantaneous Velocity and Speed From Graphs Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms and skills related to analyzing motion graphs, such as finding velocity from position vs. time graphs and displacement from velocity vs. time graphs.
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular & Satellite Motion: Uniform Circular Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Manipulate variables while exploring principles and relationships related to moving in a circle at a constant speed. Students change the radius of the circle, the speed of the object, and the mass of the object and investigate the effect...
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Satellite Motion Math

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive physics tutorial, students explore the variety of mathematical equations that describe the motion of satellites.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Average Velocity and Speed Review

For Students 9th - 10th
How to calculate average velocity and speed in one-dimension in word problems.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Physics: Average Velocity and Average Speed From Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve problems where you must find the average velocity or speed by analyzing graphs. Hints and helpful videos are available when needed.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Oh Snap

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must determine speed and rpm of a object on a string at the moment when the string snaps that is holding the ball in a circular path.
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Velocity and Relative Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated article helps physics students learn about center of mass and velocity, and define the concept of inertia.

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