Lesson Plan
Utah State University

Uen: Doppler Effect

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will see and hear demonstrations of the Doppler Effect and then make an advertisement for a rock and roll band called "The Doppler Effect".
Handout
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Doppler Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
At this tutorial, a happy bug in the center of a circular water puddle is used to describe the Doppler effect.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Beating the Motion Sensor

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Lighting is responsible for nearly one-third of the electricity use in buildings. One of the best ways to conserve energy is to make sure the lights are turned off when no one is in a room. This process can be automated using motion...
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Other

Weather Radar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has information about weather radar and the types of information which can be retrieved from Doppler radar. Consists of a three-part student activity; easily adaptable to any student project.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Energy of Music

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to sound energy concepts and how engineers use sound energy. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, students examine how we know sound exists by listening to and seeing sound waves. They learn to describe...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Predictable!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students follow weather forecasts to gauge their accuracy and produce a weather report for the class. They develop skills of observation, recording and reporting.