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Phy6: De Astronomos a Astronaves

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains four main categories: Astronomy of the Earth's motion in space, Newtonian mechanics, the sun and spaceflight and spacecraft.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science of Golf

For Students 9th - 10th
NBC Learn, in partnership with the United States Golf Association, uncovers the science, technology, engineering and math behind the game of golf. For lesson plans provided by the National Science Teachers Association, open the video and...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Drawbridge

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about torque balance in the context of a medieval drawbridge using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [3:47]
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Forces and Motion: Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
See how forces affect various items that are pushed or pulled.
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Swinging Atwood's Machine Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Variation on the standard Atwood's Machine model, where one hanging mass swings like a pendulum and the other remains stationary. Manipulate the conditions and observe the results.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Acids and Bases: Making a Film Canister Rocket

For Students Pre-K - 1st
ZOOM cast members mix different amounts of baking soda and vinegar to see which combination produces the most carbon dioxide for launching a film-canister rocket. [3:23]
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Comprehensive List of All the Physics Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a long list of physics formulas for easy reference.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Into Space!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
While building and testing model rockets fueled by antacid tablets, students are introduced to the basic physics concepts on how rockets work. Students revise and improve their initial designs. Note: This activity is similar to the...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sliding Textbooks

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this culminating activity of the unit which highlights how forces play a role in engineering design and material choices, students explore and apply their knowledge of forces, friction, acceleration, and gravity in a two-part experiment.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Your Age on Other Worlds

For Students 6th - 8th
How old would you be on Mars? Venus? Have fun plugging in your birthdate to see your age on other planets then read scroll down for a full explanation.
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Other

Bscs: Forces and Motion Content Background Document

For Teachers K - 1st
In this document, we will try to answer a fundamental question of physical science, "Why do things start to move, slow down, speed up, stop moving or change direction?" In answering these core questions we can develop concepts that can...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Satellite Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
An animation depicting the path of projectiles launched at various launch speeds from the fictional Newton's Mountain. Accompanying text discusses satellite motion and the requirements of orbital motion. Links to further information is...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Destination Outer Space

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine some...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Physics Quizzes: Universal Gravitation

For Students 9th - 10th
Assess your understanding of Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Immediate feedback is provided.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
(1642-1727) English natural philosopher, mathematician, and physicist most famous for gravity and his laws of motion.
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Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Balloon Rockets [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science experiment that demonstrates Newton's Third Law by launching rockets made out of balloons. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what causes balloons to shoot forward and how you can make them...
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Conservation of Momentum

For Students 9th - 10th
This article helps students understand and apply Newton's third law and the conservation of momentum.
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Other

Nondestructive Testing Resource Center: Radiographic Inspection

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial helps students learn about Radiographic Inspection through the concept of Newton's Inverse Square Law.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Pop Rockets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design and build a paper rocket around a film canister, which is used as the engine. An antacid tablet and water are put into the canister, react to form carbon dioxide gas, and act as the pop rocket's propellant. With the lid...
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Marble Madness

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, Bill Nye uses marbles to explain momentum and Newton's third law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck12: Airplane Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive simulation, the user will be able to control the airplane using Newton's Second Law.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Guide to Projectile Motion With Real Life Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
Projectile motion is explained here. Includes a discussion of Newton's Second Law of Motion, the formulas used to make different calculations, real-life examples of projectile motion at work, and sample problems with solutions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear Momentum Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of key terms and equations for linear momentum, including a derivation of Newton's second law from the conservation of linear momentum.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Conservation of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
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...

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