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Impulse and Momentum
Students are introduced to the concepts of impulse and momentum and problem solving strategies for these types of problems. In groups, they discover the law of conservation of momentum and share their answers with the class.
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Skateboard Science
Young scholars investigate how skaters can turn in midair. In this physics lesson, students relate Newton's Laws to skateboarding. They carry out the maneuver with the help of their classmate.
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Antacid Tablet Race
Young scholars complete experiments to determine how rocket fuel is affected by surface area and temperature. They compare the reaction rates of antacid tablets. They discuss their results to complete the lesson.
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Bottle Rocket Launcher
Students construct a bottle rocket launcher for use with the Bottle Rocket and Project X-35 activities. They construct a bottle launcher from "off-the-shelf" hardware and wood using simple tools.
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Antacid Tablet Race
Students compare the reaction rates of effervescent antacid tablets under different conditions. They investigate methods of increasing the power of rocket fuels by manipulating surface area and temperature.
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Catapults!
Students work together to discover the relationship between the angle of catapults and the flight of different objects. They discover the heavier the object the more force is needed. They examine how engineers use this information to...
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Impact!!
Students perform a science experiment. In this algebra lesson, students collect data from their experiment and create a graph. They analyze the graph and draw conclusion.
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Sciences Working Together
Students research articles about science technology and society. In this science and technology lesson, students answer questions about an article they chose. They share what they learned with their peers.
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Paper Suspension Bridges: You Want Me To Go Up There?
A few class periods will be required to complete this physics investigation with your high schoolers. There is an unavailable video written into the lesson plan, but there is plenty of material here to bridge the gap. Two terrific...
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Dimensional Analysis Problem Set
Students, after studying various pages of a NASA Web-based textbook, use dimensional analysis to verify actual aeronautic equations.
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It Won't Budge: Balloon
Eighth graders use the scientific method to discover why a balloon is not inflated.
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Forces and Machines
In this forces and machines activity, students will review vocabulary associated with forces including friction, inertia, and work. Students will also explain how simple machines help to do work easier. This activity has 10 matching, 6...
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From Lazy River To Deep Water
Student investigate the lock and dam system of the Mississippi River by creating one for the class to observe. The experiment is completed in conjunction with research bring compiled from different resources for a research project.
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Physics Rules and S.I. Units Game
In this physics rules worksheet, students complete questions and answers in order to review physics rules with each other. Students complete 26 questions.
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In-Line Inertia
Students practice calculating the moment of inertia when discussing a skater and the position in which it is best to spin. After class discussion, students practice calculating inertia on their own.
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MEASURING THE GRAVITATIONAL CONSTANT, G
Students study gravitational force an. In this gravitational force lesson students observe a demonstration.
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Activity Two Teacher Page: Explosions
Young scholars identify variables that affect the system, and specify which variables are independent and which are dependent.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Newton's Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
In the following interactive students will begin to define net force, external force, and system and understand Newton's second law of motion. They will also apply Newton's second law to determine the weight of an object.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: 4.3 Newton's Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
By the end of this section, you will be able to define net force, external force, and system; understand Newton's second law of motion; and apply Newton's second law to determine the weight of an object.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What Is Newton's Second Law?
After a review of force, types of forces, and Newton's first law, students are introduced to Newton's second law of motion: force = mass x acceleration.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Newton's Second Law: Lesson 3
This lesson introduces Newton's Second Law and explains that force is equal to mass times acceleration. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's Second Law."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Second Law Review
Review the key concepts, equations, and skills for Newton's second law of motion, including how to analyze motion in the x- and y-directions independently.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Newton's Second Law
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Newton's second law of motion and the effects of force and mass on acceleration. Direct and inverse relationships between force, mass and acceleration.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Newton's Second Law
Students begin to explore the meaning of Newton's Second Law of Motion by doing several self-checking practice problems.