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Prior Knowledge
Twelfth graders watch a video on linear motion. In this physics lesson, 12th graders write down formulas and notes. They take a quiz after watching the video.
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Analyzing Motion of a Tossed Ball
Students investigate the parameters involved with launching a basketball at an angle. For this motion lesson students predict and sketch graphs that show the motion of a ball toss.
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Picket Fence Free Fall
Students measure acceleration using a Picket Fence and a Photogate. In this physics lesson, students drop an object and measure the acceleration of the object free falling. They log their data using the TI.
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Explorit's Physics Quiz (Level 1)
In this online interactive physics quiz worksheet, learners respond to 5 questions. Students may check their answers for accuracy.
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Rocks Up!
Students will design and build a structure to support a rock. Students will use their knowledge of movement of objects to determine the proper base to be built to support their rock. Students will explore their natural area for...
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Worksheet 22
In this math worksheet, students apply the following: In physics, the equation W=Fd gives the amount W of energy expended in moving a distance d by applying a constant force F.
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Thermodynamics Worksheet
In this science worksheet, learners are using the laws of thermodynamics and a basic knowledge to fill in the sentences with the correct words.
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A Guide (on the Side) to Physics
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to the study of Physics. They participate in class discussion and list common misconceptions of Physics. Students write and discuss the problem of Science illiteracy.
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Newton's Laws
Students examine and discuss Newton's Laws and discover his contribution to physics. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they much apply the Laws to the world around them. They describe contact and conservative forces...
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The Farther Away You Are, The Faster Away You Move
Young scholars explore linear relationships. The lesson uses science to develop an understanding of the expanding Universe. There are 3 Labs, only 2 of which are required. Lab C is an enrichment for higher level classes.
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Introduction to the Planets
Young scholars become familiar with the members of the solar system and planetary order. They identify differences and characteristics of individual planets. Finally students visualize the great size of the solar system and make the...
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Sound and Hearing
Students form an understanding that there are many different types of sound. The core concepts are presented in the most basic form for elementary school. Also students investigate how sound travels.
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Torque Me Off
Students investigate the lever and the mathematics associated with levers. They determine the conditions necessary to balance a system of forces around a fulcrum.
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The Way Things Fall
Students see that light and heavy objects fall at the same rate, as established experimentally by Galileo. They see that falling objects, and balls rolling down an incline, tend to accelerate at a constant rate a. Their velocity...
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Bicycle Wheel Demonstration: Practical Uses of Angular Momentum
Students balance a wheel using one of the wooden handles. In this physics lesson, students predict what direction the wheel rotates after the teacher lets it go. They explain how this demonstrates angular momentum.
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Mars Pathfinder Egg Drop and Landing
Students construct a pathfinder that could land an egg safely. In this physics lesson, students explain the factors affecting the dynamics of falling objects. They evaluate their pathfinder design.
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The Big Picture of Physics
Twelfth graders describe the main goal of physics education. In this physics lesson, 12th graders watch videos and explore theories and conflicts about physics.
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Energy: Classroom Energy Hunt
Sixth graders list the different forms of energy. In this physics activity, 6th graders identify what form of energy a certain object possess. They explain the law of conservation of energy.
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Final Assessment
Twelfth graders review concepts learned in the class. In this physics lesson, 12th graders solve practice exercises and compare their answers with the solution provided.
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TIES MSEE Sensor Lesson Plan
Pupils explain how a sensor works. In this technology lesson, students determine the air quality around their school. They record observations and share results to class.
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Physics on the Playground
Second graders explain how friction affects the motion of moving objects. In this physics lesson, 2nd graders investigate how different materials move down the slide. They share their observations with each other.
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The Physics of My Life
Twelfth graders review the basic principles of physics. In groups, they use these principles to discover how they are present in their everyday lives. They create a webpage that demonstrates on of the principles and share it with the class.
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Physics- global warming
Students discuss the concept of global warming and view a multimedia clip on the global warming phenomenon. They statistically analyze mean temperature data and compare a given set of data. Data on atmospheric CO2 is done then they...
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Looking Out Is Looking Back...
Students explore the size of our Universe by understanding how long it takes to travel around from object to object in it - even if you travel at the speed of light! In making our exploration, we will examine ways of measuring distance,...