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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Work, Energy, and Power: Power

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive module, students learn the basic terminology and concepts of power as it has to do with work and energy.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Statics and Torque: Conceptual Questions

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a list of 19 study questions covering the major concepts in Chapter 9: Statics and Torque from the AP Physics online text.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Physics and Astronomy: Electric Potential and Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
From The Scots Guide to Electronics web site. The meaning of electric potential is described. A combination of diagrams and words are used to explain this difficult concept without the use of mathematics. Very well done!
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Newton's 2nd Law Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive module, students use free-body diagrams, Newton's second law equation, and circular motion concepts to analyze a variety of physical situations involving the motion of objects in circles or along curved paths.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: The Big Misconception

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the ideas behind the misconception and misunderstanding of why all objects accelerate at the same rate. This explanation involves the concepts of force and mass.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Surface Tension

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia State explains, defines, and illustrates the concept of surface tension. Includes photos, examples and links to further information.
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Website
Other

Physics Quests

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource links to many web-based activities which allow students to explore and examine physic principles and concepts on their own. Links to other good physics sites are also here.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Practice Science Questions: Physics Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of forces with this quiz that covers the basic concepts.
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Handout
USA Today

How Topography Affects Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This fantastic multimedia site contains information about the causes of extreme and dangerous weather. The site explains how the earth's surface affects the weather and supplies incredible video clips to illustrate the concepts...
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eBook
McGraw Hill

Mhhe: Chapter 19 Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pages which define key terms and explain basic concepts related to magnetism. A set of practice problems with answers and solutions are given. Links to related internet resources and a list of animations are provided.
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Activity
Physics Central

Physics Central: Physics in the Kitchen: The Magical Can Crusher

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will see first hand the force that is created by pressure as a can crushes before their eyes. This demonstration will show students how a can will collapse due to pressure from the air outside pushing against the can's exterior...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will apply the concept of conservation of momentum using action and reaction forces.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn and apply the concept of conservation of momentum using action and reaction forces with classmates on skateboards.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Further Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
In the following interactive students will begin to apply problem-solving techniques to solve for quantities in more complex systems of forces. They will also integrate concepts from kinematics to solve problems using Newton's laws of...
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Cornell University: Cornell Center for Materials Research: Friction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of experiments where students can learn about how friction works and affects the physical world. At the end, students design a tortoise to win by slowing it down using friction. Lesson includes explanation of the concept of...
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Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
This article helps students understand and apply the concept of gravity and Newton's Laws.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Amusement Park Ride: Ups and Downs in Design

For Teachers 7th - 8th
This unit has students design and build foam tubing roller coasters. The design process integrates energy concepts as they test and evaluate their designs that address the task as an engineer would. The goal is for students to understand...
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Activity
Other

Puhinui School: The Atoms Family: The Mummy's Tomb: Raceways

For Students 3rd - 8th
Help the Mummy build a rollercoaster to entertain the Atoms Family monsters by investigating the concepts of kinetic and potential energy.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore the concept of inertia and how it applies to Newton's First Law. They also learn about Newton's Second Law and answer both numerical and conceptual...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Linear Momentum and Collisions: Conceptual Questions

For Students 11th - 12th
This page features 22 questions covering the major concepts in Chapter 8: Linear Momentum and Collisions from the AP Physics online text.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Centripetal Acceleration Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Centripetal motion can be a complex topic so use this website to review the key concepts, equations, and skills for centripetal motion. Also, the connection to centripetal acceleration is discussed here.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Inclined Planes Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key concepts and skills for inclined planes, including how to write Newton's second law for forces parallel and perpendicular to the incline.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Newton's Second Law Review

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Feel the Stress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Working individually or in groups, students explore the concept of stress (compression) through physical experience and math. They discover why it hurts more to poke themselves with mechanical pencil lead than with an eraser. Then they...