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Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
Students calculate the values of electron binding energies. In this physics lesson, students solve for different wavelength characteristics of X-rays. They present their findings to the class.
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Scientific Inquiry: Periodic Motion
Students construct their own pendulum. In this physics lesson, students design an experiment to find the factors affecting its period. They formulate a conclusion based on experimental data.
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Float Your Boat
Students design an experiment to find density using Archimedes' Principle. In this physics lesson, students calculate density using mass and volume. They share their findings in class.
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What Shape Is It?
Students predict the shape of an unknown object by bouncing a ball on it. In this physics lesson, students relate this activity to how dolphins use echo-location to navigate. They analyze their lab result and discuss findings.
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Electromagnitism Applications
Students experiment on magnets and electricity. In this physics lesson, students determine what factors affect the strength of a magnetic field. They design an experiment to determine how electromagnetic field strength varies with distance.
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TIES MSEE Sensor Lesson Plan
Students explain how a sensor works. In this technology instructional activity, students determine the air quality around their school. They record observations and share results to class.
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What is an Electromagnet?
Students give examples of electromagnet applications. In this physics lesson plan, students explore what makes electromagnets work. They experiment picking paper clips with it.
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Fishing Line Tests
High schoolers test the strength of different fishing lines. In this chemistry lesson, students conduct the experiment by hanging various masses on the fishing line until it breaks. They record data, construct graphs and formulate...
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Measuring Velocity
Students calculate their classmate's velocity using a mathematical formula. In this physics lesson, students graph the motion. They interpret the slope of the graph.
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Where Will It Go?
Learners predict the path of a ball bouncing off an object. In this physics lesson, students conduct the rolling ball experiment to test their prediction. They perform several trials for accuracy.
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Charge Challenge
Learners observe the behavior of different charged objects. In this science lesson, students perform a series of static electricity experiments. They discuss their observations in class.
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i-Density Crisis
Eighth graders determine the density using mass and volume. In this science lesson, 8th graders explain why some materials float or sink. They estimate the density of objects based on whether it floats or sinks in a liquid of known...
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Wave Types and Characteristics
Ninth graders identify the different parts of a wave. In this physics lesson, 9th graders observe wave behavior as it travels through a boundary. They determine the relationship between wavelength, frequency and velocity.
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Radiation In Our World
Students identify the different sources of radiation around us. In this physics instructional activity, students calculate their estimated radiation exposure per year. They research a current issue about radiation.
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Cross that Bridge!
Middle schoolers design a bridge that can hold a hundred pennies. For this physics lesson, students follow the scientific method to solve a given problem. They analyze possible problems in their design.
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Look Mom, No Wings!
Pupils explain how drag, weight, lift and thrust work together to make something fly. In this physics lesson, students measure their jump height and record data on the table. They reason out why they can't remain airborne for long.
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Get a Lift!
Students explain the principles of flight. In this physics lesson, students perform a series of exploration activity on Bernoulli's principle. They relate this principle to airplane flight.
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Free Shot Physics
Students discuss ways to test the bounciness of different balls. In this physics lesson, students measure how high each one bounce. They record data and compare results.
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Invisible Investigations
Students simulate how charged particles move in a particle detector. In this physics lesson, students observe how iron filings behave when magnetic marbles are passed underneath them. They record and draw their observations.
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Vectors
Students differentiate distance and displacement. In this physics lesson, students use formulas to calculate for displacement. They draw vectors using the grid.
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The Bending and Bouncing of Light
Students differentiate reflection and refraction. In this physics lesson, students perform a series of experiment on light behavior. They decipher the secret message provided by teacher.
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Building Polymer Cup Speakers
Students construct their own speaker using a cup, coil and magnet. In this physics lesson, students establish a criteria to test them. They present their working speakers in class.
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Electromagnetic Energy and Its Spectrum
Learners explain how electromagnetic radiation travel in space. In this physics lesson, students design and implement an experiment to reduce UV exposure. They discuss and share their findings in class.
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Marbles and Momentum
Students explain the law of conservation of momentum. In this physics lesson, students test this concept by playing marbles. They discuss how mass and velocity affects momentum.