University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Star Find
This one page website offers two interesting tiling problems. The solution is provided here as well.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: All in the Mind
You will have to use visualization to help you solve this challenge. At this one page website, you will be able to check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Tessellating Triangles
The challenge at this one page website, involves tessellation and triangle. Should you accept this challenge, you will find helpful teacher notes and the solution available right at the website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Green Cube, Yellow Cube
Think about the surface area of a cube. At this one page website, you use that information to complete the challenge. Solutions are offered right at the website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Dicey
If you can visualize a cube and turn it around in your mind, then this is the challenge for you. This one page website has the solution available to check your thinking.
Other
Derivation and Classification of Groups
This gives examples of classification of the differences between rotation and translation.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Four Basic Symmetries
This is a site from the Math Forum that gives visual examples to show the differences between the four different kinds of symmetry. Examples are given along with links to additional information.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Rotational Motion
A page describing rotational equilibrium and non-equilibrium situations. Includes graphics, equations, and many examples.
Michigan Reach Out
Nasa: Soda Pop Can Hero Engine
Students explore all three parts of Newton's Laws of Motion by observing a spinning pop can.
Math Words
Math words.com: Rotation
A basic definition of what rotation is at this site from MathWords.com. Provides a diagram to illustrate the concept. Links to other related concepts included.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Venus
All About Space profiles the planet Venus with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
Other
Center for Science Education: Eye on the Sky: What Makes Day and Night?
This activity will allow you to model day and night cycles. A rotating student holding a map (provided) models the earth. A lamp is used to model the sun. Numerous worksheets (pdf) and additional website resources are also provided.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Soccer Path
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students apply their geometric sense by creating a design using tessellations.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Learning Center: Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion
From the companion web site for the Contemporary College Physics web site. The collection of pages indexed from this page lead to a variety of useful resources pertinent to Chapter 9 (Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion) of the book. Such...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: What Causes the Season?
Explore what causes the change of seasons on the Earth.
US Navy
Usno: Virtual Reality Moon Phase Pictures
In addition to providing the current phase of the Moon [within 4 hours] you can find the phase of the moon for any date and time from 1800 to 2199 A.D. Universal, Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Time Zones will apply to most users.
Other
Center for Science Education: Eye on the Sky: Motion of the Sun and Earth
Students model the interaction of the earth and the sun. The activity is designed for the playground. You will need chalk, but all the other worksheets are provided.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Mathematics Glossary
This site contains the definitions for many geometric terms including transformations.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: The Center of Mass
This site from the Illinois Institute of Technology provides a lab activity in which young scholars determine the location of the center of mass of an irregularly shaped object. Observations are related to the balancing point of the...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Center of Gravity Lab
This Illinois Institute of Technologysite provides a lab activity in which students find the center of gravity of a box which has nonuniform weight distribution. Complete with directions and discussion questions; answers provided.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Lab Activity, Rotational Inertia
A lab activity in which students observe the rolling of objects along an inclined plane. The the rotational inertia of the objects are compared based upon their acceleration along the incline. Directions and assessment ideas are given.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Rotation
This rotation symbol can be used to mean a number of different things. It could represent recycling, a round about traffic sign or the circulation process of water. It is blue and features three large white arrows.