Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Virtual Particle Lab: Compressibility of Air

For Students 2nd - 5th
Explore the particle model of matter. Run the simulations and see if you can predict the results.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Balloon Rockets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will learn that compressed air creates pressure to propel an air balloon. Students will create a graph in their science journals based on the relationship between the number of air pumps and the distance the...
Interactive
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Speed of Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
Physics tutorial on measuring the speed of sound in dry air. An interactive form allows the student to practice solving problems involving the temperature dependence of the speed of sound.
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Other

Avatar Consultants, Inc: Definitions of Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
Sound is defined and characterized as a wave consisting of oscillations in pressure of a medium. Includes graphics and links to further information.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Optimal Bottle Rocket Launch

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners build rocket models designed for gaining the maximum height. They use a compressed air rocket launcher and 2-liter plastic bottles. They will also use an online simulator to help them make predictions and adjustments to their...
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Other

D&t Online: Pneumatics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the basic concepts of pneumatics, which is often used in manufacturing.

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