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

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9th - 12th

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.

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Kindergarten - 3rd

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.

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Higher Ed

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.

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5th

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.

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4th