Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
States the equation of Newton's law of universal gravitation. States the value of G and uses the equation to solve problems.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Nonmechanical Universe
Students learn about the fields of force and gravity in this illustrated article.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Kindergarten Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A science text for kindergarten that covers the weather and gravity.
Other
Center for Education Partnerships: The Marble Roll
In this Science-athon, students try to make their marble roll the farthest across a flat surface, using their knowledge of forces, motion, and energy to guide them through their apparatus design. Teachers must enroll online.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Egg Drop
In this physics lab, learners build a container to safely deliver two eggs from the top of the school. Students calculate average velocity, acceleration, momentum, and the amount of force as it hits the ground. If their egg breaks, they...
NASA
Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Testing New Suture Material
This passage will test your knowledge on the force of tension when testing a new suture material using this five-question quiz.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: The Life Cycle of a Star
This lesson focuses on the formation and life cycle of stars. Stars form when enough dust and gas clump together because of gravitational forces. Nuclear reactions release energy to keep the star hot. Some stars grow larger over time....
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Whoi: What Causes Tides?
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute provides an in-depth but easy to read article on the role of the moon and the sun in respect to tides.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Centrifuge
Wikipedia provides detailed information and history on centrifuges in scientific research and industry, including its importance in making nuclear weapons.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Elevator Ride Interactive
Have you ever felt that queasy feeling in a moving elevator? Explore the physics behind the sensations of weightlessness and weightiness. Teacher notes and a downloadable handout are also provided.
Ambleside Church of England Primary School
Ambleside c.e. Primary School: Your Weight on Other Planets
Students enter their weight here on Earth, and find out how much they would weigh on the moon and other planets.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Physics for High School
This digital textbook covers core physics concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, videos, and study guides.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Newton's Third Law: Action Reaction
An early astronaut's experiences teach students that Newton's third law of motion-for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction-applies both on Earth and in outer space.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps2 4: Gravitational Interactions
Help plan lessons that will facilitate students learning about interaction of objects due to the gravitational interactions that are attractive and depend on the masses. Included on site are work samples, phenomena, assessment templates,...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Center of Gravity Lab
This Illinois Institute of Technologysite provides a lab activity in which students find the center of gravity of a box which has nonuniform weight distribution. Complete with directions and discussion questions; answers provided.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Why Doesn't the Moon Fall Down?
In this animated video segment adapted from NASA, astronomer Doris Daou explains how the forces of speed and gravity keep the moon in a constant orbit around Earth. [1:36]
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Gravitational Potential Energy
By the end of this section, you will be able to explain gravitational potential energy in terms of work done against gravity, show that the gravitational potential energy of an object of mass m at height h on Earth is given by PEg = mgh,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Natural Disasters
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,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Claw
Students learn about gear ratios and power by operating toy mechanical cranes of differing gear ratios. They attempt to pick up objects with various masses to witness how much power must be applied to the system to oppose the force of...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Dams
Through eight lessons, students are introduced to many facets of dams, including their basic components, the common types (all designed to resist strong forces), their primary benefits (electricity generation, water supply, flood...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Falling Objects
Students will determine if objects fall at the same speed by testing a variety of objects as they let them fall from above. They will learn that gravity is the force that is pulling on the object. Included in this instructional activity...
Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Curious Scientific Investigators: Flight Adventures
Young scholars will make paper rockets, parachutes, and foam gliders to experience how objects move through the air. Explore topics such as thrust, weight, gravity, force, and lift through fun activities and stories and cutting-edge work...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Weighing In
Activity investigates weight and its relationship to gravity.
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