Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Expanding the Work Energy Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
A narrated tutorial which illustrates how the work-energy theorem can be expanded to include other kinds of energy. [10:07]
Handout
Oklahoma Mesonet

Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey of the thermal factors effecting the movement of air masses in the atmosphere. Numerous topics such as methods of heat transfer, latent heat, phase changes (including sublimation and...
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Masses and Springs

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive, animated lab to explore conservation of mechanical energy.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Ramp and Review

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this hands-on activity - rolling a ball down an incline and having it collide into a cup - the concepts of mechanical energy, work and power, momentum, and friction are all demonstrated. During the activity, students take measurements...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Ramp and Review (For High School)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this hands-on activity - rolling a ball down an incline and having it collide into a cup - the concepts of mechanical energy, work and power, momentum, and friction are all demonstrated. During the activity, students take measurements...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Work and Power: Waterwheel

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Investigating a waterwheel illustrates to students the physical properties of energy. They learn that the concept of work, force acting over a distance, differs from power, which is defined as force acting over a distance over some...
Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: How Can a Small Spark Start a Huge Explosion?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module Activity 4 investigates How are bonds formed and broken? This activity explores the relationship between energy and the formation and breaking bonds, using the ideas of energy transfer and conversion.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Electric Analogies

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore a different way of thinking about electricity as a way to become familiar with the concept of potential, current, and resistance using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Your Marbles: Making Energy Work for You

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is based on the common experiment of running a marble down a ramp to do work on a cup. Students will be able to see the relationship between mass and energy of the marble and the ramp height.
Activity
Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Radiometer

For Students 9th - 10th
Help Dracula find out about light waves by using a virtual radiometer.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Energy From Elastic Graph

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must find how much energy has been added to a spring by looking at the Force vs. Spring Length graph.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Design a Roller Coaster

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive lesson where students design and build their own virtual roller coaster. Choose the height of the hills. the shape of the hills. and loop to find out if you successfully used physics concepts to pass the safety and fun...
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Energy of Bond Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore distance and energy of bond formation.
eBook
Other

Wikibooks: Physics Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A handy resource that gives an overview of equations and definitions pertinent to an introductory, college-level physics course, with two of its three sections focusing on motion-related topics and principles.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Downhill Race

For Students 9th - 10th
An activity that explores how two cylinders that are identical in shape and mass may travel down a hill differently due to how their mass is distributed. Learn how the distribution of mass in an object can affect its translational...
Activity
Museum of Science

Museum of Science and Industry Chicago: Online Science: Drop Eggs Into Cups

For Students 3rd - 8th
Step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to drop four eggs into four cups without touching them. Demonstrates the concept of inertia according to Newton's first law of motion.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Building Roller Coasters

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this hands-on activity students learn about the laws of physics by creating a marble roller coaster.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Motion Commotion

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students learn why and how motion occurs and what governs changes in motion, as described by Newton's three laws of motion. They gain hands-on experience with the concepts of forces, changes in motion, and action and reaction. In an...
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Reaction & Rate Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will learn what causes reactions and what affects the rates of reaction through data collected by conducting several simulated experiments.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Amusement Park Physics: Roller Coaster

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting and interactive exhibit demonstrates how Newton's Laws of Motion impact the design and safety of roller coasters.
Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Work to P Eg Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students discover the relationship between the work that is done and the changes to height that occur to an object. Students can adjust the amount of energy added to the object. They can test five different...
Interactive
Other

Funderstanding: Roller Coaster Game

For Students 2nd - 6th
Design your own thrilling coaster and learn about energy and friction.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Build a Wall Marble Run

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, you will use recyclable materials to make your own wall marble run.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Build a Balloon Car

For Students 6th - 8th
With craft and recycled materials, kids can make all kinds of rolling vehicles. Add balloons to make this balloon car and see Newton's laws of motion in action.

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