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To Float or Not to Float - A Lesson on Density

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils define density in their own words. In this physics lesson, students calculate density using mass and volume. They explain why some objects sink and some float.
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How Mass Affects the Speed of a Coaster Car

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine what factors affect the speed of the car. In this physics lesson, students calculate speed, velocity and acceleration from experimental data. They construct and interpret motion graphs.
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Circular Motion

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore circular motion.  In this centripetal force lesson students complete a lab activity while in groups. 
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Determining A Spring Constant

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students determine a spring constant and extrapolate information from a graph.  In this spring lesson plan students divide into groups and complete a lab activity. 
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So You Want to Hit a Home Run?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students determine the center of percussion and the center of mass for a baseball bat.  In this projective motion lesson plan students demonstrate the relationship between the position of the baseball bat and when its in the position in...
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Wood Identification Based on Density

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders measure irregular and regular shaped solids.  In this investigative lesson students calculator volume, mass and density of wood and blocks.
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Newton Car

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students demonstrate Newtons law of motion by examining the reaction of a rolling car when its mass and acceleration is increased.  In this acceleration lesson students complete and activity that shows them how Newtons Law of Motion works. 
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Create your own thermometer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners participate in an activity where they build a calibrated thermometer.  In this thermometer lesson students complete this activity and take notes. 
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Mass of Water vs. Ice

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how ice changes state and when  its volume changes.  In this mass lesson plan students complete a lab that shows them how waters volume can change. 
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Finding the Average People Mass for the Element Called "Humans"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate where a new element would be located on the periodic table. In this isotope lesson, students find the mass of a new element, people mass. This number will be entered onto the periodic table of elements as the mass of...
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MEASURING THE GRAVITATIONAL CONSTANT, G

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study gravitational force an.  In this gravitational force lesson students observe a demonstration. 
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Fishing Line Tests

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students test the strength of fishing lines. In this stress test lesson, students will investigate the breaking point of various fishing lines and graph the results.
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Mass vs. Weight

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students make generalizations about weight and mass by engaging in two hands-on experiments. In this weight and mass lesson, students weigh both an empty beaker and beakers with various amounts of weight inside of them in order to find...
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Units of Measure

For Students 8th - 9th
In this metric units of measurement worksheet, students read information about estimating lengths and masses, then solve 65 problems. Sample problems with solutions are included.
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Moles, Molecules, and Molar Masses

For Students 10th - 12th
In this molecules worksheet, students calculate the mass or volume of a certain number of moles of a compound. There are 3 difficulty levels of this worksheet, each one has 6 problems to solve.
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Matter

For Students 7th - 10th
In this matter worksheet, students unscramble 11 terms associated with the different forms of matter and how matter is measured.
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Experiments

For Students 9th - 12th
In this experiments worksheet, students determine the weight and mass of different objects. Students review variables in an experiment. This worksheet has 8 short answer questions and 11 problems to solve.
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Measuring

For Students 6th - 8th
In this measuring worksheet, students determine the mass shown on the scale, review how to read measurements in a graduated cylinder, and determine which measuring method is more precise. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions and 5...
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Introduction to Science

For Students 7th - 10th
In this science measurement worksheet, students practice calculating volume, density, and area as it relates to science experiments. This worksheet has 4 multiple choice and 2 problems to solve.
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Momentum of Line in Art

For Students 7th - 10th
In this momentum learning exercise, students read about how artists use the term momentum to describe how a viewer's eyes move a long a line. Then students complete 4 short answer questions.
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Circular Motion

For Students 10th - 11th
In this circular motion worksheet, students calculate the speed of circular motion as presented in each word problem. Students find the normal force as well as the frictionless force as it affect the circular motion of the object...
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Impulsive Force Model

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this impulsive force worksheet, students calculate speed, force, and velocity for several word problems as it relates to the concepts in physics. Students also apply the momentum conservation equation to each problem.
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Metric System Prefixes

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics instructional activity on measurement, 6th graders complete the missing entries in a table on milliliters and decimeters. Then they write using the correct units with their correct prefix. Students also change each...
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Chip Challenge Entry Form

For Students 7th - 9th
In this entry form worksheet, students fill out package information such as mass, volume, and unpacking directions used for a mail package for a Pringles chip.