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Look Mom, No Wings!
Students explain how drag, weight, lift and thrust work together to make something fly. For this physics lesson, students measure their jump height and record data on the table. They reason out why they can't remain airborne for long.
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States of Matter
Properties in measurement, pressure and viscosity of solids, liquids, and gases are the main topics covered in this slideshow. The explanations of Pascal's, Bernoulli's, and the Venturi effects are very clear. Easy to understand diagrams...
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Build A Borneo Glider!
Learners construct a paper glider. In this physics of gliding lesson, students first learn about Borneo and it's rainforest habitat. After learners discover the way animals in Borneo glide from tree to tree, they use their newly acquired...
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Build Your Own Parachute
Learners study the basics of parachuting. In this flight and aerodynamics lesson students make a simple parachute and investigate different variables that can cause potential problems.