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Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Falling Slinky Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A model of a slinky consisting of a string of twenty masses connected by springs. When the slinky is released, it falls and retracts in a series of movements. The motion of the slinky can be explored by moving the masses to different...
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Structures Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
How does that bridge stay up? What are the forces acting on that column? This site helps students understand how structures can be built by having them build their own. Also provides images of real structures for kids to compare with...
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Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's First Law of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear explanation of Newton's First Law of Motion, the law of inertia, with diagrams and real-world examples. Useful for both students and teachers. Written by a high school physics teacher.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Tension?

For Students 9th - 10th
What is tension? How do you calculate tension? This site will review over how ropes pull on things and how to handle that kind of force.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Normal Force?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you have ever run into a solid wall, you have experienced the pain of a normal force. This webpage reviews over the force exerted when two objects touch.