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Handout
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Kinetic Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Kinetic energy is defined and explained--learning exercises are included to assess your understanding.
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Reversing Velocity of Charged Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
Adjust the particle speed in this simulation and observe how the particle's motion is affected.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Instantaneous Velocity: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of instantaneous velocity without the use of calculus. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Instantaneous Velocity."
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA uses a colorful graphic to illustrate why objects reach terminal velocity. Provides equation for the terminal velocity of an object. Graphic is accompanied by a simple explanation.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Balloon Car

For Students 3rd - 5th
Make 4-wheeled, air-powered cars that jet across the floor. Experiment with the design process and thrust in this activity from Design Squad Nation.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Centripetal Acceleration?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what centripetal acceleration means and how to calculate it. Included are two example problems with solutions.
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Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Whelmer #9 Learning Activity: Nickel Karate

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic theories of inertia. The activity is in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
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Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Whelmer #12 Learning Activity: Bernoulli Cans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do activity that investigates Bernoulli's principle. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
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Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Whelmer #33 Learning Activity: Density Balloon

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A simple activity that investigates the effect of heat on the volume of a gas. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.