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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular, Satellite, Rotational: Uniform Circular Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Uniform circular motion can be described as the motion of an object in a circle at a constant speed. This animation depicts this by means of a vector arrow.
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Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Uniform Circular Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
This app simulates circular movement and demonstrates how the position, speed, acceleration, and the applied force vary depending on the time. You may choose the option "slow animation" to make the movement ten times slower. You can also...
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Motion Graph Matching

For Students 9th - 10th
You will be given a velocity vs. time graph for the motion of a car. Your job is to match the graph with your car by pushing on the gas or brake or coasting at the appropriate moments. Before you start the matching game, you must set the...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mini Lab 14: Molecules in Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this inquiry-based lab, learners investigate the phenomenon of molecular motion. They will understand the relationship between temperature and molecular speed, the relationship between concentration and diffusion rate, and what...
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Circular Motion Learning Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab/learning activity is designed to introduce students to some of the basic terms with circular motion. They will be introduced to rpm, frequency, period, angular frequency, speed and velocity. It is hoped that students will be...
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Vertical Motion of Firework Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab was designed to give students an environment that they could relate to that would let them test how launch speed and time of flight affect the height of an explosion and the speed at the time of the explosion.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Motion on Incline Level 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must calculate the distance an object will move up an incline using Newton's Laws. Mass, angle, gravitational field and initial speed will be generated randomly.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: What's Your Speed?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students' will use a motion detector to determine what effect the speed at which a person moves has on the appearance of the distance versus time plot.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Changes in Motion

For Students 6th - 9th
In this lesson, you will learn about position vs. time graphs and velocity vs. time graphs and how to use them to solve problems.
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Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Mathematics of Satellite Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematics associated with the motion of satellites is described. Equations (for period, velocity, acceleration and force) are stated, symbols described, and sample problems solved. Includes five practice problems with solutions and...
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom:vectors and Projectiles:throw at a Slow Speed With Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this animation, students can visualize and imagine throwing a projectile in slow speed in a normal gravity situation.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Difference in Landing Speed

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must predict the difference in the landing speeds of two projectiles.
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Lesson Plan
ACT360 Media

Act Den: Speed Freak Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use Paint Shop Pro to "Experiment with the deformations and effects so it looks as if an object in the photo is in motion." There are many interesting filters and effects that can be used to edit images to produce cool photo features.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation: Centripetal Forces

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to calculate coefficient of friction on a car tire and to calculate ideal speed and angle of a car on a turn.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Forces and Motion: Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
See how forces affect various items that are pushed or pulled.
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Activity
Middle School Science

Middle School Science: Motion Notes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Personal site in which a teacher outlines a unit on motion. Probes through topics such as average speed, velocity, acceleration, speed, deceleration, force and more.
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Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Speed and Velocity

For Students 4th - 8th
Kids learn about speed and velocity in the science of physics and the laws of motion including units and measurement. What is the difference between speed and velocity?
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Middle School Science

Middle School Science: Motion Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
Let your students have a little fun and reinforce their learning of motion-related concepts at the same time.
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My Science Site

Forces and Motion [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides reproducibles that aide in student learning of force and motion. Also offers hands-on and cooperative learning activity ideas as well as an ESL/ELD activity. This resource is in PDF form; requires Adobe Reader.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Instantaneous Velocity and Speed From Graphs Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms and skills related to analyzing motion graphs, such as finding velocity from position vs. time graphs and displacement from velocity vs. time graphs.
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Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular & Satellite Motion: Uniform Circular Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Manipulate variables while exploring principles and relationships related to moving in a circle at a constant speed. Students change the radius of the circle, the speed of the object, and the mass of the object and investigate the effect...
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Average Velocity and Speed Review

For Students 9th - 10th
How to calculate average velocity and speed in one-dimension in word problems.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Satellite Motion Math

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive physics tutorial, students explore the variety of mathematical equations that describe the motion of satellites.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Average Velocity and Speed With Direction Changes: Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice calculating average velocity and speed from word problems when an object changes directions.

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