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Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners describe the science of physics. For this Physics lesson, students observe examples of physics within their classroom. Learners create a definition for physics.
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TE Activity: Heavy Helicopters

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners study the concepts of weight and drag while making paper helicopters. They measure how adding more weight to the helicopter changes the time for the helicopter to fall to the ground. They apply what they examine to the work of...
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Equations with Three Parts

For Students 9th - 12th
In this equations worksheet, high schoolers practice solving problems using the equation for mechanical advantage. Students complete 2 problems.
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Newton's Laws

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this motion worksheet, students read about the 3 laws of motion and then complete a graphic organizer describing the laws and giving an example for each one.
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Rocket Science 101

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the aspects of Newton's First and Third Laws of Motion as they conduct controlled rocketry experiments and analyze the Mars Mission in terms of the principles of rocketry.
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Math in Science-The Pressure is On

For Students 9th - 11th
In this pressure worksheet, students find the pressure of objects using the equation for pressure. They find the pressure of air in the atmosphere and the pressure of water in the ocean at different depths.
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Center of Gravity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders conduct experiments to identify the center of gravity. In this gravity lesson, 4th graders do two hands-on experiments to increase their understanding of this concept. This self-discovery lesson provides students with the...
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Applied Science - Technology (2A) Lab

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders experiment with simple machines. In this machine lesson, 2nd graders go to different labs to see examples of a lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, gears, and wheel and axle. They discuss how a machine makes work a lot...
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Newton's Second Law

For Students 9th - 12th
In this laws of motion worksheet, high schoolers use Newton's second law of motion to explain how they can make their go-cart go the fastest at the go-cart races. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions.
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Simple Machines Made Simple

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this simple machines worksheet, learners review how simple machines are used to do work. Students understand the distance of resistance and apply this to answer 6 problems.
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate what simple machines are and how they work. In this simple machine lesson, the students create simple and compound machines and test each machine's ability to perform a task. Students compare simple machines to...
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The Basics: Physical Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars view a video on friction and examine how friction and gravity affect some sports.  For this investigative lesson students write a paragraph and draw a picture that illustrates how friction and gravity affect sports.
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Physics and Me

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast mass and weight. In this physics lesson, 6th graders calculate speed given distance and time information. They construct a rocket and relate this to Newton's 3rd Law of motion.
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UFOs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners, in groups, construct a catapult. Then they conduct a series of experiments by catapulting a marshmallow, using different lengths of spoons, across the room. They predict, measure, and record the measured distance on a worksheet.
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Newton's Laws

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students experiment with and analyze moving objects and explain their motion in relation to Newton's Laws of Motion. Students then work with partners to design and construct cars that are powered by balloons.
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F = a, Inertia, and Friction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a matchbox car to push across a hard surface and observe what happens. They then push the car across a soft or rough surface and discover what happens. The two ideas are discusses as Newton's First and Second Laws of...
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Work, Energy, and Power

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this energy worksheet, students determine how much work a person an object does, the potential energy of an object, the amount of power being exerted on an object. This worksheet has 16 word problems.
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Animation Flip Books

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students investigate examples of animation made from a flipbook technique in order to learn how to create their own flipbook and to learn how this process looks like an animated cartoon. In this animation lesson plan, students will...
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Newton's Challenge

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Newton's challenge learning exercise, middle schoolers demonstrate their understanding of Newton's laws by performing several mini labs. Students answer questions that ask to describe the movement of each demonstration using...
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Simple Machines: Levers

For Teachers K - 7th
Students discover the fundamentals and daily applications of simple machines. They practice basic engineering theory through their hands-on demonstrations of levers.
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Simple Machines: Levers

For Teachers K - 8th
Students discover the fundamentals and daily applications of simple machines. They investigate basic engineering theory through their hands-on demonstrations of levers.
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Simple Machines: Rotating Wheels

For Teachers K - 8th
Students use a rotating wheel to move an object.
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Ready, Set, Go!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers predict if the height of a ramp affect how far an object travels. They design and conduct an experiment to test their predictions. The results are recorded and a graph is created to show the relationship between ramp...
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Physics 240:10

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics 240:10 worksheet, learners calculate the speed and distance as presented in the given word problems. Students apply their understanding of Hooke's law to answer the questions provided.

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