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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Energy in Satellites

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive practice problems and illustrated examples, students explore energy relationships for satellites.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Work, Energy, and Power: Application/practice Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Through illustrated examples and practice problems, students apply the relationship between work and mechanical energy change to a variety of motion scenarios in order to test our understanding.
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Roller Coaster Model

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive playground for students to explore the physics of roller coasters. Learners investigate by changing the variables of force, velocity, friction, and vectors. Energy bar charts are displayed as the coaster car moves along...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Energy Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of how energy is used, and how it can be conserved.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the types of energy, and how it can be stored and released.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the types of energy and how it can be stored and released.
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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.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Projectile Motion: Creating a Catapult

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is for 9th grade physical science students. It begins with an inquiry-based lesson using a projectile motion computer simulation. It culminates with students building a catapult; applying and connecting science knowledge from...
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Energy Relationships for Satellites

For Students 9th - 10th
The orbits of satellites are described and an energy analysis is performed. Kinetic, potential and total mechanical energy are explained and applied to the motion of satellites.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: May the Force Be With You: Drag

For Teachers 5th - 7th
This lesson explores the drag force on airplanes. The students will be introduced to the concept of conservation of energy and how it relates to drag. Students will explore the relationship between drag and the shape, speed and size of...
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Other

Ward's Science: Speedy Energy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This is an interactive inquiry where students will investigate the speed of an object and the energy it exerts as it crashes into other objects. Students will understand that the more speed an object has, the more energy it has in a...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pendulums Swing Into Motion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will allow students in groups to describe the relationship between energy, work, and force through the use of pendulums. The results will be reported through a graphing activity as well as a paragraph written and printed on...
Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Force, Energy, and Motion: Complex Machines for Simple Tasks!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Designed for Grade Eight, this collection of lessons provides information, examples and quizzes related to simple machines. Elementary students studying this topic will find this site informative as well.
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Online Physics for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A set of four online courses in Physics for elementary and middle school teachers. Each course targets a different topic area - light, electricity & magnetism, temperature & heat, and force, motion, & energy.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Work, Energy, and Power: Mechanical Energy Is Conserved

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive exercise, explore the quantitative relationship between work and mechanical energy in situations in which there are no external forces doing work.
Interactive
Concord Consortium

The Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Forces and Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
See how motion is converted and the energy associated with the motion is used to do work.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Types of Motion

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn about the study of mechanics, motion, the laws of motion, and the different types of motions.
eBook
Other

Wikibooks: Physics Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A handy resource that gives an overview of equations and definitions pertinent to an introductory, college-level physics course, with two of its three sections focusing on motion-related topics and principles.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Amusement Park Physics: Roller Coaster

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting and interactive exhibit demonstrates how Newton's Laws of Motion impact the design and safety of roller coasters.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Forces and Elasticity Aqa

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on forces and elasticity. Forces are responsible for changing the motion of objects. If more than one force is present, the shape of an object can also be changed. A link to a test is provided.
Activity
Other

Puhinui School: The Atoms Family: The Mummy's Tomb: Raceways

For Students 3rd - 8th
Help the Mummy build a rollercoaster to entertain the Atoms Family monsters by investigating the concepts of kinetic and potential energy.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Work

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will learn to calculate work and explain how it relates to the overarching idea of energy.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Motion Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about glossary and terms in the science of physics and motion. Definitions for words such as momentum, force, work, energy, gravity, scalar, vector, power, and more.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Imagine Life Without Friction

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students are introduced to the concept of inertia and its application to a world without the force of friction acting on moving objects. When an object is in motion, friction tends to be the force that acts on this object to slow it down...

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