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Resistor and Resistance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore electrical resistance through various experiments. For this physics lesson, students calculate resistance using a mathematical formula. They explain how colors identify the resistance value of a resistor.
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Thermoelectricity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct a series of experiments on thermoelectricity. In this physics lesson, students investigate how thermocouple works. They determine the voltage generated when different conductive materials are held at different...
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Earth's Magnetic Field and Magnetosphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the magnitude of Earth's magnetic field using PASCO. In this physics lesson, students describe the features of the magnetosphere. They explain how atmosphere layers protect the Earth.
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Trajectory and Range of a Projectile

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the factors affecting projectile trajectory. In this physics lesson, students calculate the range, time and speed of projectiles using mathematical equations.
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Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerodynamics

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students investigate the physics of flight through various experiments. In this physics lesson plan, students construct different flying objects. They explain the dynamics that make these object fly.
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Thermo and Fluid Dynamics of a Homemade "Lava Lamp"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners construct their own lava lamp using simple substances. In this physics lesson, students explain how difference in density causes convection. They solve for forces and buoyancy using mathematical equations.
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Diffraction of Laser Light, Polarization and Color Filters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate light behavior by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics activity, students calculate the wavelength of the light source using an equation. They determine what color is produced when light of...
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Objects Race 500

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of "shape affects speed" through a series of experiments. In this physics lesson, students participate in an experiment in which various objects are released on an inclined plane. Speed and distance are...
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Principles of Flight: Bernoulli's Lift

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discover how air pressure effects flight.  In this physics lesson, students create two types of airplane wings so they can observe the way air pressure creates lift.  Students utilize a printout to create the airplane wings.
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The Hand Drill: An Example of a Screw

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine how a screw works as an inclined plane and a hand drill works as a screw. In this physics lesson, students complete two hands-on activities working with simple machines including screws and hand drills. This lesson...
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Discovering How a Car Works

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the four stroke process in internal combustion engines. In this physics lesson, students role play this process and present their reenactment in class. They draw and label the diagram of an internal combustion engine.
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Simple Machines: The Wede & Lever

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe how wedge and lever makes work easier. In this physics lesson, students analyze experimental data by creating a graph to see the trends. They calculate the work done and mechanical advantage of these simple machines.
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Inclined Plane and Pulley

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners describe how inclined plane and pulleys make work easier. In this physics lesson, students calculate work done and mechanical advantage of both simple machines. They collect data from the experiment and construct graphs.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamp Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiment on incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. In this physics lesson plan, students explain how they operate. They compare the efficiency and power rating of both bulbs.
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Rechargeable Batteries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics lesson, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their own battery charger...
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Permeability (Magnetism)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate magnetic permeability and saturation. For this physics lesson, students explain how current carrying wire coils create magnetic forces. They interpret normal magnetization curves.
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Electromagnetic Bomb (E-Bomb)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how E-bomb works. In this physics lesson, students simulate the effects of e-bombs on electronic targets. They discuss its potential harmful effects when used as a weapon.
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Using "Student Power" to Generate Electricity to Run a Portable Compact Disc Player

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explain the relationship between magnetism and electricity. In this physics lesson, students describe the transformation of energy. They create an electromagnet and investigate the factors affecting its strength.
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Electric Power Transmission and Distribution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how power is transmitted over long distances. In this physics lesson, students simulate controlling power flow in parallel transmission lines. They discuss several applications of wireless power transmission.
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Adventures in Electrical Engineering

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners explore electricity by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics activity, students discover the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. They calculate voltage and power in a given system.
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There's Air in There!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students attempt to blow a wad of paper into a soda bottle.  For this physics lesson, students discover that air pressure inside of a soda bottle prevents new air from going in.
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Heat Loss and Cool Gains

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders predict what happens when cold and hot water are mixed together. In this physics lesson, 5th graders discuss how heat transfer takes place. They record temperature readings and compare it with their prediction.
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So Fast! So Slow!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders give examples of objects that move slow and fast. In this physics lesson, 5th graders rank animals according to how quickly they move. They create a bar graph of organisms versus rates of speed.
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Speedy Trials

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate how forces affect the motion of an object. In this physics lesson, 5th graders calculate an object's speed using a mathematical formula. They discuss how force and mass affects the speed.

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