Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Alexandrian Lighthouse: What Is a Force?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Learn to identify when a force is being exerted, the different types of forces, and the size and direction of a force.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: What Are Forces?

For Students 4th - 6th
This lesson will introduce forces and give an overview of some different types of forces.
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Tire Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a rubber tire with many different types of materials.
Activity
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Tipos De Fuerzas [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short demonstration to learn about the different types of forces.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Truss Destruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students work within constraints to construct model trusses and then test them to failure as a way to evaluate the relative strength of different truss configurations and construction styles. Each student group uses Popsicle sticks and...
Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces: Changes of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the changes of state that can occur for the three different types of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and different types of heat energy that have been defined by scientists.
Unknown Type
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Comparing Stress Exerted on the Body by Different Running Shoes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage Comparing the stress exerted on the body by different running shoes and complete the five-question quiz.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Building Towards the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This curricular unit introduces students to basic Civil Engineering concepts in an exciting and interactive manner. Bridges and skyscrapers, the two most visible products of Civil Engineers, will be discussed in depth. Students will have...
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Natural Disasters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to our planet's structure and its dynamic system of natural forces through an examination of the natural hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods and tornados, as well as avalanches, fires,...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Water and Dams in Today's World

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars learn about the importance of dams by watching a video that presents historical and current information on dams, as well as descriptions of global water resources and the hydrologic cycle. Students also learn about...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Antarctica Penguins: How Does the Moon Influence the Tide?

For Students 4th - 6th
This lesson explains how the moon affects tides on Earth and about the different types of tides.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Which Way?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students' use a motion detector to examine how different types of motion affect the shape of the distance versus time plot. They explore how changes in direction and other factors affect the shape of the plot.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this outline to find out about Newton's Laws of Motion. Use the different lesson plans covering the laws of motion to learn more.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy of Motion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students discover the different types of reactions, and the driving forces behind those reactions. They learn how to write net ionic equations, and learn about specific types of reactions like acid-base neutralization and...
Activity
NASA

Nasa: Rockets Educator Guide: Pop! Rocket Launcher

For Students 3rd - 8th
This lesson allows students to construct a rocket launcher that can be used for several different types of rockets. This rocket launcher is propelled by students stomping on a two liter bottle to provide force.
eBook
New York University

Nyu: Math Mol: Motion of Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the link between molecular motion and energy. Observe the movement of a molecule at room temperature. Learn about the different types of molecular motion.
Activity
SRI International

Performance Assessment Links in Science: Observing Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a performance task for Grade Four students where they observe two different pendulums and compare the two types of motion. The activity is designed for a lab setting where students work at individual stations. A rubric and...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Building Our Bridge to Fun!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify different bridge designs and construction materials used in modern day engineering. They work in construction teams to create paper bridges and spaghetti bridges based on existing bridge designs. Students progressively...
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers:hang in There

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore different types of load supports and the forces that act upon them. Investigate how the cable contributes to the stability and strength of a suspension bridge.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Building Columns

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore different types of supports and the forces that act upon them. Investigate the best design of a column, including the role that size and dimensions play on its load capacity.
PPT
Other

Metamorphic Rocks [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the different ways that metamorphic rocks can form. Looks at high temperature, high pressure, and chemically active fluids. Discusses structures created in metamorphic rocks by different forces and the classifications based on...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Tunnel Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore different types of tunnels and the forces that act upon them, then choose the design of tunnel that best fits the needs of the location.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Dam Challenge

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore different types of dams and the forces that act upon them, then choose the design of dam that best fits the needs of a town.