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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Velocity Vector in 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A program that will randomly move an object from one location to another in three-dimensional space. You must determine the three components of the velocity vector that is created by this movement and also the speed of the object during...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Orbital Motion

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Orbital motion and why it occurs, and the orbits of the Earth around the sun and the moon around the Earth.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Motion

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of motion and how it is related to frame of reference.
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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Futurism

For Students 9th - 10th
The biography of the Art movement known as Futurism. Use this site out for more information, artist links and images.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Physical Science: Friction

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes friction and how it opposes motion, and identifies types of friction.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Physical Science: Forces

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This resource gives the definition of force and provides examples. It also describes how forces combine and affect motion.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Drop and Pop Energy and Speed Exploration

For Students 4th
Fourth graders use a toy to make observations that speed is related to the amount of energy in an object as well as work with gravitational and elastic potential energy.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: My Solar System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will use a simulation to build their own solar system discovering the relationship between gravity and motion that keeps a planet in orbit.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Force and Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, the students will work across the curriculum using technology, business education, and mathematics. They will form a company and use the physics of force and motion to build a hovercraft. The students will use this...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Effects of Friction on a Moving Block

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students will move a 2 X 4 inch block with a hook attached across different surface areas. Students will discover how the friction created by these surface areas affect the movement of the block. Students will begin the activity by...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pendulums Swing Into Motion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will allow students in groups to describe the relationship between energy, work, and force through the use of pendulums. The results will be reported through a graphing activity as well as a paragraph written and printed on...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Motion in One Dimension

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This hands-on exercise allows students to view and calculate the various factors involved in one-dimensional motion. Students will use remote control vehicles to illustrate the linear motion. Students will use the information gathered...
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Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Frictional Force Experiment

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesson about friction can be found on this website. Students will experiment to see how motion and frictional force affect the game of football.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core physical science concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, and videos.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Physics for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core physics concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, videos, and study guides.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Newton's Second Law Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key concepts, equations, and skills for Newton's second law of motion, including how to analyze motion in the x- and y-directions independently.
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Sound and Vibrations 2: Make Sprinkles Dance

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the connection between sound and vibrations.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Melting and Boiling Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Observe the motion and temperature of water molecules in this simulation as heat is applied to a beaker containing an ice cube.
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Website
Other

Bscs: Bscs Science Teaching Video Library

For Teachers K - 1st
Elementary teachers have an urgent need for high-quality science classroom videos. To respond as rapidly as possible, BSCS Science Learning has made some of our best K-12 videos available for free streaming. In this collection, you'll...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Newton's Second Law?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the fact that forces cause acceleration in this article about Newton's Second Law. Includes examples and worked examples of problems.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Newton's Third Law?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article offers a description and real-life examples of Newton's Third Law. Practice questions are included to test your knowledge!
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Interactive
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Experimental Instructions

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this summary of friction. Use the interactive JAVA window to run friction simulations.
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Activity
Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth Univ.: Work Definitions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Virginia Commonwealth University gives good information on the definition of work using nice graphics and interactive questions. Immediate feedback on student answers is provided.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Views From Windows

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructions that take you through an Einstein-like thought experiment by having you imagine and record what you see when stationary and when moving at the speed of light.