Curated OER
Contact Angle. Interfacial Tension and Wetting
Students determine the contact angle of water on different surfaces. In this physics activity, students calculate their percent error using a mathematical formula. They explain the advantages of using non-wetting surface for certain...
Curated OER
Worksheet 33
In this math worksheet, students state Newton's second law of motion and his law of gravity. Then they state Kepler's three laws of planetary motion.
Curated OER
Acceleration and You
Students discuss and view examples of acceleration. They work together to determine acceleration rates in two ways. They analyze their data and discuss.
Curated OER
Rube Goldberg Project
Students apply inquiry and problem solving approaches in science. They design a device (invention) that solves a special problem.
Curated OER
Let Us Bond Together
Fourth graders paricipate in a demonstration about bond strengths and bond types.
Curated OER
Geometry Problem Set I
Students prove angles congruent by use of vertical angles definition, subtraction postulate, and transitivity postulate.
Curated OER
Impulse and Momentum
Students are introduced to the concepts of impulse and momentum and problem solving strategies for these types of problems. In groups, they discover the law of conservation of momentum and share their answers with the class.
Curated OER
RESISTANCE IS FUTILE
Pupils explore friction and use objects such as coins and marbles to study the concept.
Curated OER
Physics Rewind
Eighth graders differentiate speed and velocity. In this physics lesson, 8th graders explain Newton's laws of motion. They calculate speed using a mathematical formula.
Curated OER
Drag Problem Set
Students read an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook and then demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to calculating drag of both full-sized and model gliders.
Curated OER
On the Move
Students see if they can get their perceptions of movement expressed in images.
Curated OER
Looking into Eratosthenes' Radius of the Earth
Students, in small groups, research Eratosthenes and his calculations of the Earth's radius. They write a summary of the person, the experiments and his calculations to determine how accurate Eratosthenes was in his estimations of the...
Curated OER
Gyrocopter - Describing Rotary Motion
Young scholars calculate angular displacement, velocity and acceleration of gyrocopters. For this physics lesson, students compare data taken from 3 different gyrocopters. They explain how differences in construction material affect...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Centripetal Force Activity
In this physics activity, students will simulate a race car on a circular track. Velocity, acceleration, and force vectors will be analyzed at various places along the track. As the students progress in the activity, prompts for student...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions: Vector Addition
An extensive discussion of vector addition with links to interactives and exercises.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors: Inclined Planes
Through examples and interactive practice problems, this physics tutorial helps students understand how forces behave on an object on an inclined plane.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Portrait Gallery
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about adding force vectors in two dimensions using the example of a painting hanging from two strings. Experiment with variables of weight and angles to hang a portrait in this physics simulation....
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Direction
A complete lesson/tutorial on vectors. Learn about vector addition, vector resolution, vector components, and resultants. Numerous examples and learning exercises are provided.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Vectors and Motion
Learn more about the properties of velocity, acceleration, and force vectors in this illustrated article.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Vectors
Explore the world of vectors, by finding answers to questions like what are vectors, what are scalars, what is the difference between scalar and vectors, the magnitude of a vector, operations on vectors, and properties of a vector.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions
Three complete tutorials on vectors and two dimension forces and motion. Lessons include informational text, interactive activities, animations, and quick, interactive comprehension checks along the way.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Vector Addition
Learn how to add vectors. Drag vectors onto a graph, change their length and angle, and sum them together. The magnitude, angle, and components of each vector can be displayed in several formats.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity Force Lab
An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, Newton's Third Law, and force pairs by varying properties affect the gravitational force exerted between two objects. This simulation can either be downloaded or played...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors: Resolution of Forces
This interactive tutorial helps students determine the components of a vector to better understand resolution of forces.