Curated OER
Swinging on a String
Students explore how pendulums work and why they are useful in everyday applications. In a hands-on activity, they experiment with string length, pendulum weight and angle of release.
Curated OER
Ballistic Pendulum Lab
Students determine the muzzle velocity of projectile launcher. In this physics lesson, students compare the pendulum method and kinematic method in calculating the initial velocity. They analyze data and discuss results in class.
Curated OER
Ring Around the Rosie
Students work together to discover the concept of angular momentum. They participate in experiments in which they test rotation and relate it to an object's mass. They participate in a literacy activity in which they compare mythology...
Curated OER
Lesson- Infinite Potential Well
Student create a numerical model which integrates Schrodinger's equation in 1 dimension. They discuss the properties of the solutions which match the boundary conditions. Student discusss any limitations if there are any in there model.
Curated OER
Angles: Angles, Angles, Everywhere
Students estimate and accurately measure the size of angles communicate with the appropriate geometric terms and symbols to describe and name angles, lines, line segments, rays
Curated OER
Wind Turbines
Pupils build their own wind turbine. In this physics lesson, students calculate the power output of their wind turbines. They evaluate their design and make the necessary modifications.
Curated OER
Newton's Laws Review
In this Newton's Laws worksheet, students solve 4 problems using Newton's Laws. Students explain their work and calculations using Newton's Laws and equations.
Curated OER
The Ghost Particle
Students collect evidence to make inferences about a object hidden inside a sealed box. They think critically and logically to raise questions. Students identify questions that can be answered through investigation. They formulate and...
Curated OER
Angles: Angles, Angles, Everywhere
Students practice estiminating and measuring angles. After watching a short video, they identify angles in objects in the classroom and their homes. In groups, they participate in activities in which they are given a scenerio and are...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Conservation of Momentum
From a chapter on Linear Momentum and Collisions in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses the principle of conservation of momentum and the expression for it, along with examples. It then explains the role this...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Linear Momentum and Collisions: Conservation of Momentum
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe the law of conservation of linear momentum, derive an expression for the conservation of momentum, explain conservation of momentum with examples, and explain the law of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will apply the concept of conservation of momentum using action and reaction forces.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn and apply the concept of conservation of momentum using action and reaction forces with classmates on skateboards.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Conservation of Momentum?
Learn what conservation of momentum means and how to use it with this reference page.Page also includes practice problems with answers.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Conservation of Momentum
This 5E model lesson helps students understand the concept of conservation of momentum.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Law of Conservation of Momentum
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Law of Conservation of Momentum states that the total momentum before the crash is equal to the total momentum after the crash. Use the red dots to adjust the speed of each car at they head straight...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Conservation of Momentum Using Rollerblades and a Medicine Ball
In this guided inquiry demonstration, a person on rollerblades and a medicine ball are used to teach the concept of conservation of momentum. Various sorts of collisions are used to show how momentum is conserved within a system.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Conservation of Momentum
This activity assesses students' knowledge and understanding of conservation of momentum.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Law of Conservation of Momentum
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The law of conservation of momentum and how it is transferred and conserved.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Momentum Conservation Principle
A tutorial that explains the law of conservation of momentum using examples, an animation, a video, and interactives. Includes questions for self-checking one's understanding.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Conservation of Momentum
This article helps students understand and apply Newton's third law and the conservation of momentum.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Physics: Conservation of Momentum
Understand how the momentum of an object remains constant if there is no outside force involved. Examine translation symmetry. The article is wrapped up with a collection of homework problems to solve.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy of Motion
By taking a look at the energy of motion all around us, students learn about the types of energy and their characteristics. They first learn about the two simplest forms of mechanical energy: kinetic and potential energy, as illustrated...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Conservation of Momentum
The conservation of momentum is technically explained along with a diagram.