Curated OER
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Seventh graders participate in an experiment using syringes. For this physics lesson students demonstrate the movement and principles of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Curated OER
Forces in Fluids-Science Puzzlers, Twisters, & Teasers
In this physical science learning exercise, students complete 7 questions in the form of puzzles, word problems, and brain teasers about forces in fluids.
Teach Engineering
Energy Storage Derby and Proposal
Small groups use the engineering design process to build and test a vehicle capable of carrying 250 grams a distance of five meters. The design must allow for the storage of potential energy and turn it into motion,...
Curated OER
Levers and Pulleys
Seventeen pages of material leave you well-prepared to carry out this lesson on levers and pulleys. Photos and diagrams make the instructions clear; resource links provide additional information. The missing aspects of this teacher's...
Curated OER
Nanaotechnology: Small Science, BIG DEAL!
Pupils read an article that introduces them to the science and applications of nanotechnology. They discuss the the everyday examples of how nanotechnology is and can be used. In small groups, they observe and make inferences about...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Hydraulic Lift Problem
Determine the difference in pressure that leads to the motion of masses in an hydraulic lift and the difference in height when the piston reaches equilibrium.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Pascal's Principle
From a chapter on Fluid Statics in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter looks at Pascal's principle and its applications, and how forces in a hydraulic system are related. Includes problems and exercises.