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Friction
Fourth graders investigate friction as a force that is present around us. They observe as a ball is rolled on different surfaces and stopped before discussing what happens. Using different surfaces, they make predictions as to what type...
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Fling It
Students investigate the best design using technology. In this science lesson, students construct a freestanding object with specific materials to be able to shoot a ping pong ball and a marshmallow. They have to adjust and discuss...
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Blast Off
In this physical science exploration, small groups place a piece of antacid tablet into a film canister and step back to time how long it takes for the top to pop. They repeat the activity, altering either the amount or temperature of...
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A Clasroom Study of the Life of an Airplane
Students participate in an experiment to discover the properties of lift. They work together to complete calculations and collect data. They share their results with the class.
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3-D Model of Lake Benthos
Students create 3-D models of Lake Benthos. In this scale drawing lesson, students create a 3-D model of Lake Benthos. Students work in groups to create the models. Students use the models to to encourage people to conserve natural...
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Mousetrap Cars
Use mousetrap cars to make hands on connections with concepts such as energy, friction, momentum, and simple machines.
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Artificial Limbs & Robotics
Students design and build a mechanism to retrieve wrapped candy through a small hole (e.g. through the top of a water cooler jug). They gain an appreciation for the challenges faced by people who have lost the use of their limbs. They ...
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May the Force Be With You
Third graders participate in a variety of hands-on activities that involve the effects of force on an object: What a Load, Over the Edge, Collision Zone, and Straw Rocket. They practice describing and comparing attributes of...
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Oscillations
Students construct and compare the actions of various pendulums. In this pendulum motion lesson, students build and test different types of pendulums. They conduct experiments with the length of the swing arm and apply mathematical...
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Simple/Complex Machines
Learners make a simple machine. In this physics instructional activity, students learn about six types of simple machines and the purpose of each and brainstorm examples of simple and complex machines in the classroom. Learners create a...
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Up, Up and Away
Tenth graders experiment with gravity and air pressure. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders build their own kits and fly it. They investigate the questions: what keeps a kite in the air and what are some important factors when flying a...
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MTV no PTV
Young scholars study the gas laws in particular the three variables; pressure, temperature and volume. In this gas laws lesson students complete an activity and discuss their findings.
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How Can We See Inertia?
Young scholars conduct 8 experiments to gain an understanding of inertia. Students use a variety of materials to conduct these experiments. Young scholars learn the difference between objects at rest and objects moving in a straight line.
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Newton Car
Students demonstrate Newton's Second Law of Motion by showing the reaction of a rolling car by increasing its mass and propulsion.
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Rocket Activity
Young scholars explore Newton's Second Law of Motion. In this rocket activity lesson, students experiment with Newton's Second Law of Motion as they use a slingshot device to force a car to move.
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Roller Coaster Simulator for the Magnetic Chalkboard: Construction Plans
Students watch a demonstration that allows the teacher to show Galileo's inertia experiment and how and why the hills on roller coasters are designed as they are. The roller coaster simulator can be mounted on a magnetic chalkboard;...
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Festivals and Fairs
Students celebrate May Day. In this Medieval festivals instructional activity, students research May Day and information about may poles. Students build their own may poles and discuss the significance of the May Day festival.
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Airline Carry-On Luggage
Students pretend they are taking trip to tropical rainforest of South America, and design and build luggage that fits within standard size requirements for most airlines. After researching requirements, design and build pieces of soft...
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Balloon Rockets
Students build pinwheel airplanes and balloon rockets to determine which ones fly faster and which fly farther.
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A Place In Space
Pupils work together to create a 3D coordinate system. They plot points that are given to them and asked to find these points in space. They discover how engineers use coordinates in their careers.
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Problem Solving: Draw a Picture
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems by drawing picture to help them.
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Don't Lose Your Load!
Pupils create graphs using collected data. In this algebra lesson, students use spreadsheet in Excel to create graphs to interpret their data and make predictions. They rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions.
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Newton Car
Students demonstrate Newtons law of motion by examining the reaction of a rolling car when its mass and acceleration is increased. For this acceleration lesson students complete and activity that shows them how Newtons Law of Motion...