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Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students apply their knowledge of the physics principles of force, energy and motion to researching the physics behind amusement park rides. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students utilize their knowledge of basic physical science concepts to create movement patterns that simulate the movement of atoms and molecules. They formulate and answer questions about how movement choices communicate abstract ideas in dance. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd
Rating
5 Stars

Students explore the physics of pendulums using the swings in their schoolyard. They compare the difference in a pendulum's swing when using different sized weights. This is a fun way for students to use an everyday object to explore physics. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students expand their knowledge about the physical properties of matter and how those properties can be changed. Students are given multiple opportunities, using first-hand experiences and familiar objects in different contexts, to identify characteristics of a physical change. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the difference between a physical and chemical change. They collect data and categorize it into one of two categories. The data is considered a change that is chemical or physical. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate how knowledge of science influences people in their daily lives, specifically in their careers. Students conduct interviews with an individual in a Science or Technology career as part of their research on the impact science has on occupational decisions. Full Review »

Grade Range
Higher Ed
Rating
3 Stars

The lesson has the following intentions: PHYSICS is the mst fundamental science - basis for all physical sciences (chemistry, earth science, astronomy, geology)! 2. To stimulate interest in PHYSICS! 2. ALSO, to give teacher tools by which to evaluate student abilities in Physics. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine the differences between chemical and physical changes. As a class, they are read a scenerio and determine whether it was deliberate act or not. In groups, they observe the changes of an alka-seltzer tablet and discuss the changes that occur to the state of matter in a physical or chemical change. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students conduct a number of simple experiments, collect and categorize the results as either chemical or physical change. The lesson uses connections to folklore, science fiction and comic books to assist each student as they make observations and conduct their labs. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore physical changes. They discuss that physical change is a change in size, shape, or state of matter of a substance. Students explore what change takes place when two substances can dissolve each other. They observe physical changes. Full Review »