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Symmetries of a Quadrilateral I
Learners examine the properties of quadrilaterals from the point of view of rigid motion. Different types of quadrilaterals are characterized by their symmetries, so learners explore the symmetries of a described quadrilateral to...
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Plate Tectonics: First Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
A set of first grade geology lessons focuses on plate tectonics and movement of plate boundaries. During the pre-lab, learners experience three types of plate movement through a kinesthetic demonstration. The lab...
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Moving Along
Students are introduced to the concept of motion. In groups, they practice calculating the rate, time, and distance of various objects on a variety of surfaces. To end the lesson, they apply the same principles to those objects moving...
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Speed Trap
Students conceptually explore motion graphing by producing motion at different speeds and directions. They experience the lab and then graph the motion of the truck at various speeds and directions. The procedures of velocity are...
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Physics Rewind
Eighth graders differentiate speed and velocity. In this physics lesson plan, 8th graders explain Newton's laws of motion. They calculate speed using a mathematical formula.
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How Do Airplanes Get Off the Ground
Students construct various types of paper airplanes, exploring action and reaction forces by conducting a paper airplane rodeo. Students then discuss how Newton's Third Law of Motion affected their planes.
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Drop It!
Eighth graders explore Newton's Law of Motion that states that an object at rest stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force and that an object in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.
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Atlatl Lessons Grades 4-12
Young scholars examine motion and how to describe it qualitatively. In this investigative lesson students see how aboriginal people were environmentally responsible.
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Cartoon Creation
Fifth graders create four to six illustrations that produce sequential movement and change when rapidly flipped through with a thumb. Students demonstrate motion and change are shown in a series of illustrations by sharing original...
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Pendulum Patterns
Students identify the variables involved in the motion of a pendulum. In groups, they research how each different variable is related to the energy the pendulum produces. They share their results with the class and compare them with...
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Still Movement
Students explore constant motion. Using photography equipment and a dark room, students develop photographs that depict motion. Students demonstrate the proper use of photograph equipment.
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Vectors
Students describe motion by the use of adding vectors. They identify the difference between the x and y components of vector quantities. Students are given the Paper Bridge Building handout and the instructions as to where to perform...
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So You Want to Hit a Home Run?
Students determine the center of percussion and the center of mass for a baseball bat. For this projective motion lesson students demonstrate the relationship between the position of the baseball bat and when its in the position in...
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I'm Inclined to See
Pupils examine motion of a sphere on an inclined plane. In this inclined plane lesson students complete an activity to discover basic relationships.
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Identifying Forces
Pupils identify, describe and indicate direction and relative magnitude of forces. In this motion lesson students work in groups to identify the force that is described to them.
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Fundamental Terms
Students explore Newton's Laws of Motion and how they apply to flight.
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Rollin' On
Third graders investigate the effects of gravity on the motion of a marble on an inclined plane and a declined plane. They work in small cooperative groups to predict and explain outcomes.
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Newton's Third Law
Students use inquiry and observation to explore Newton's third law of motion: for every action there is a reaction. In this physics lesson, students rotate through six stations set up with materials and picture directions illustrating an...
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Using A Video Camera In the Physics Classroom
Students use video cameras as a way to analyze and understand motion. In this motion lesson students complete an activity that helps them better understand motion and calculate time.
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Pine Wood Derby Prompt
Eighth graders use Newton's Laws of Motion to assist a troop in making a winning car in the Pine Wood Derby.
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Blast Off
Students investigate how rocket thrust is generated with propellant. They listen to a teacher-led lecture, discuss Newton's third law of motion, answer discussion questions, and view photos of rockets and rocket designs.
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Bobsled Challange
Students investigate the effects of materials on the friction between a "bobsled" and the track. They explore the effects of weight on the motion of the bobsled. Students design a bobsled for either fast or slow movement. They discuss...
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Traveling Bowls
Students investigate the relationship between force and motion while conducting an experiment to answer the question,"How do objects move?". In small groups, they predict how many washers are needed to pull a bowl across a finish line.
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Einstein's Big Idea
Students investigate the meaning of c2 in E=mc2 by measuring the energy delivered by an object falling at different velocities. They state that kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. Students illustrate how kinetic energy...
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