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Physics: Angular Solution of Hydrogen Atom

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover the angular solution of hydrogen activity. Depending on the undergraduate course, this activity can illustrate eigenvalue problems, to introduce Shrodinger's equation and particle wave duality, or to introduce...
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Where in the World is Cynthia San Francisco? A weather-related challenge

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate concepts of weather using a guided, essential question. They collect data from satellite weather images and create models to track the progress of weather changes.
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How Much Land Does It Take To Produce Your Food?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the amount of land required to produce the food eaten by an individual for one year and compare the amount of land required to produce animal versus plant products. They use calorie counting resources to compile...
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Particles and Prairies Sampler

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the prairie and Fermilab's reconstruction project. They observe the abiotic and biotic aspects of the prairie, the savannah and the aquatic environments of Fermilab. Students perform lab and field studies.
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Tracking Unseen Particles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, students look for the answers to the problems that are related to the identification of particles that move between different points.
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Activity Six -- Observing Magnetic Effects on Particle Beams (Student Page ) A Physics Lesson in Observation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
This student page lists several steps in teaching observation with an oscilloscope and bar magnets. The students can compare bar magnets with circular magnets on a particle beam . Students will learn more about focusing beams in particle...
Organizer
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Energy Works!

For Students 6th - 12th
In this energy learning exercise, students review the different types of energy and determine what form of work that energy provides. Then students give examples of how energy is related to work. This learning exercise has 1 graphic...
Interactive
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Marconi and the Radio: Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection, then complete 7 multiple choice questions. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled ESL, but is not exclusive.
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Where Will It Go?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students predict the path of a ball bouncing off an object. For this physics lesson, students conduct the rolling ball experiment to test their prediction. They perform several trials for accuracy.
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Invisible Investigations

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students simulate how charged particles move in a particle detector. In this physics lesson, students observe how iron filings behave when magnetic marbles are passed underneath them. They record and draw their observations.
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What Shape Is It?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars predict the shape of an unknown object by bouncing a ball on it. In this physics lesson, students relate this activity to how dolphins use echo-location to navigate. They analyze their lab result and discuss findings.
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Applied Science -- Science and Math (3B) Pre Lab

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Set up stations around your science lab to introduce youngsters to different equipment. They examine a beaker, graduated cylinder, ruler, balance, and thermometer. The said worksheet is not included, but you will find a few useful tips...
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Super Scientists Bingo

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, learners select twenty-five scientists from the list to fill in their bingo card. Then they match each of the scientists listed to their correct description strip.
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Super Scientists Code

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science activity, students use the key code on the right to unscramble each of the scientists. They also match each of the scientists found to their correct description.
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Energy: Electricity

For Students 7th - 9th
In this energy and electricity worksheet, students, with a partner, discuss  a variety of questions associated with electrical appliances, energy and electricity.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physicist

For Students 9th - 10th
Physicist as a career is a very broad spectrum. This site from Science Buddies relates the general requirements and education needed to be a physicist and lists the many sub-fields in which physicists can specialize. Included is a video...
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicists and Astronomers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the work of physicists and astronomers. This resource includes the job outlook and salary expectations.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicists and Astronomers

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough overview of the careers of physicist and astronomer, covering nature of the work, working conditions, employment information, training requirements, and job outlook.
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Other

Canadian Association of Physicists: Careers for Physics Graduates

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the career of a physicist. Education, job prospects, and interviews with a variety of physicists are presented.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: List of Famous Physicists

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of famous physicists with some biographical information and mention of their accomplishments. Includes separate list of physicists who won the Nobel Prize.
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Other

Tasmanian Physicist Profile: Feral Physicist

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a brief career biography of Dr. Ken McCracken, a physicist of many colors who has worked in multiple subfields of physics. Well written and insightful into the wide variety of possibilities for careers within physics.
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Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Career as a Physicist

For Students 9th - 10th
A career in Physics is profiled. Included: Physics overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
Article
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Fermilab Physicists Find New Matter Antimatter Asymmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This complicated yet interesting article describing the discovery of asymmetry between the behavior of matter and antimatter.
Handout
Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Profiles of Physicists: Stephen Karis

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a brief career profile of Mr. Stephen Karis, a research physicist at Phillips Laboratory, part of the United States Air Force, containing an interview and comments. Can be downloaded in PDF format.