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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Light: Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the properties of electromagnetic radiation and photons.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Thinking Problems With Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of thought-provoking multiple-choice questions from the University of Maryland on the topic of sound and acoustics. One question pertains to the acoustics of a furnished room with two speakers; demands a basic understanding of...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe a simple harmonic oscillator and relate physical characteristics of a vibrating system to aspects of simple harmonic motion and any resulting waves.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics Ii: Electricity and Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level physics course highlighting electricity and magnetism. This course is divided into several modules including electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, conductors and dielectrics, electromagnetic waves, and...
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Website
Other

Universidad Del Pais Vasco: Curso Interactivo De Fisica en Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a general Physics course from simple concepts such as the rectilinear movement to more complex as the energy bands of solids. Interactivity is achieved by the 646 applets embedded in web pages that are simulations of physical...
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Website
Other

Avatar Consultants, Inc: Definitions of Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
Sound is defined and characterized as a wave consisting of oscillations in pressure of a medium. Includes graphics and links to further information.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Simple Pendulum

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able determine the period of oscillation of a hanging pendulum.
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Wet Dog Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the physics behind animals' ability to dry themselves by shaking to remove water.
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Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Spinning Hoop Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A model of a bead traveling along a spinning hoop. The hoop's velocity and the bead's initial angle can be modified, and the results are displayed on an accompanying chart.
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eBook
Other

Wikibooks: Physics Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A handy resource that gives an overview of equations and definitions pertinent to an introductory, college-level physics course, with two of its three sections focusing on motion-related topics and principles.
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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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Website
Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Electronic Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Look into the collection of electronic and electrical musical instruments from the Canada Science and Technology Museum's collection, some artifacts dating as far back as the late 1800s. The collection is divided into two main groupings:...
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Unit Plan
University of Guelph

University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Amplitude, Period, and Frequency

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial describing the characteristics of simple harmonic motion. Utilizes animations, mathematical equations, and interactive questions to teach essential principles.
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Handout
Other

University of Winnipeg: The Simple Pendulum

For Students 9th - 10th
The periodic motion of a pendulum is described with words and equations; little conceptual emphasis. Sample problems with solutions are provided.