Here you can learn all about heat flow, one of the major driving forces of nature, and how it works. It is the force behind weather, photosynthesis, animal behavior, and much more.

In this activity, Students can use a Force Sensor to measure the force needed to lift an object and the force needed to pull the same object up an inclined plane. They will also calculate work done and efficiency and make conclusions.

This site is from the Physics Department at Georgia State University. The conservation of energy as a fundamental conservation law is presented and compared to other conservation laws (momentum and angular momentum). Links to further...

This site is from the Physics Department at Georgia State University. The reliance upon the law of conservation of energy as an approach to problem-solving is presented and encouraged. It is modeled through a problem involving a...

This lab is designed to have students discover the relationship between the work that is done by a force and the speed gained by the object experiencing the force. Students can adjust the strength of the force. They can decide how much...

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.

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.

This lab is designed to have students discover the relationship between the work that is done and the stretch of a spring. Students will get the area under a Force/Stretch graph to find the work given to a spring for a given situation....

Glencoe offers the STEM Handbook which outlines the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math in opening many career pathways.

This article explains what forces are at work on changing the tides of our oceans.

Good defintions of both power and horsepower, including nice diagrams and calculations.

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.

This site from the Virginia Commonwealth University gives good information on the definition of work using nice graphics and interactive questions. Immediate feedback on student answers is provided.

Have you ever tried to walk across a flowing stream? Have you ever watched a news report that showed cars and bridges being washed away by a flood? These experiences and events suggest the force of moving water, which provides a...

Looking to review how kinetic energy is related to mass and speed? This video lesson review the concept of kinetic energy, mass, and speed with both definitions and problems. Problems are work through step-by-step so you can review how...

Find out some history behind engines, and learn how thermal energy and work play a part in how engines run.

What kind of unit conversion would you like to do? This site will allow you to do a multitude of conversions. Just click on the specific measurement you are needing to convert. It also provides a history of measurements and a chart of...

Outlines the wedge and inclined plane, including their uses in everyday life and their mechanical advantages.

Provides a long list of physics formulas for easy reference.

The main focus of this lesson is learning about aerospace engineering and the principles of rocketry. To accomplish this, learners will work in teams to design, build, and launch a rocket made out of a soda bottle, then present their...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the physics behind soccer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Simple machines such as inclined planes in wedges and screws are explained.

This lesson plan 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...

See how motion is converted and the energy associated with the motion is used to do work.