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Nearpod: Distance Time Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson on distance-time graphs, students will understand graphing by analyzing distance-time graphs.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Satellite Motion Math

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive physics tutorial, students explore the variety of mathematical equations that describe the motion of satellites.
Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Working With Parabolic Projectile Paths

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the free-fall constants and gravity acceleration equations, we can determine many things about the position, velocity, and speed of a projectile. Here are a few examples and explanations. This is a great review for the AP Calculus...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: High Energy Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A video module that allows students to uncover the relationship between speed and kinetic energy in the context of a particle accelerator.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Einstein: How Smart Was He?

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the NOVA Web site explores the impact Einstein made on physics and most everything we know about the cosmos.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Pendulum Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Manipulate the mass of a weight and the length of string in this interactive pendulum simulation. Change the speed, friction, and gravity to make the pendulum swing change as measurements are displayed on the screen. Younger students can...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Linear Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module where students gain an understanding of the relationships between the different kinds of motion. Students will be able to explain free-fall motion and use kinematics equations to calculate problems involving falling...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

International System of Units: Si Base Units

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the definitive source for information on SI base units, derived units, squares, cubes, luminosity, field strength and flux density.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is Newton's First Law?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners are introduced to the concepts of force, inertia, and Newton's first law of motion: objects at rest stay at rest and objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.This lesson is the first in a series...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Archery

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Watch this animation as an archer shoots at a target on an angle, and its horizontal and vertical paths and its velocity are explained. An interactive follows where you can manipulate the archer's...
Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Stopping Distance Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students find the relationships that affect the stopping distance and stopping time of a car on a roadway. Students will be able to modify the tires, road surface, the mass of the car, gravitational...
Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Instantaneous Rates of Change

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Prepare for the AP Calculus exam by reviewing the most common relationships that are used in calculus. Formulas and examples are provided.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The Science of Racing: Newton Knew

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For race car engineers, F = m a, is the backbone of the vast majority of calculations. The selection of gear ratios is one example. Investigate and create a mathematical model for the relationship between force, speed, mass, distance and...
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Other

Online Conversion

For Students 9th - 10th
Conversion calculators galore! Convert just about anything from one measureable unit into another measureable unit here with over two dozen calculators. Each of the links is specific to a measureable quantity. Some examples include...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Vertical Motion of Firework Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab was designed to give students an environment that they could relate to that would let them test how launch speed and time of flight affect the height of an explosion and the speed at the time of the explosion.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Forces: Pop Bottle Rockets

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lab, students will work on scientific inquiry skills: observation, developing questions, conducting an experiment, and collecting data. They will investigate forces using pop bottle rockets that they have designed.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Dept. Of Mathematics: Physics of Skiing

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you like to ski? If you do, do you ski for the physical sport of it? This resource turns the attention to the mathematical side of the winter sport.
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Middle School Science

Middle School Science: Motion Notes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Personal site in which a teacher outlines a unit on motion. Probes through topics such as average speed, velocity, acceleration, speed, deceleration, force and more.
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Middle School Science

Middle School Science: Motion Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
Let your students have a little fun and reinforce their learning of motion-related concepts at the same time.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Conventionality of Simultaneity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Stanford University is on the topic of simultaneity in relativity.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Dump Tower Level 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must find the acceleration due to gravity on a planet and the impact speed of an object that has been falling from the top of a garish tower.

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