In this unit of study, students will learn how to describe motion ...
In this unit of study, students will learn how to describe motion with velocity versus time graphs. Lessons in this unit include: Meaning of Shape for a v-t Graph; Meaning of Slope for a v-t Graph; Relating the Shape to the Motion; Determining Slope on a v-t Graph; and Determining Area on a v-t Graph. This unit includes videos, animations, and mini quizzes to check for understanding and facilitate learning.
In this unit students will learn how to analyze the motion of ...
In this unit students will learn how to analyze the motion of objects. Students will begin to make a mathematical connection with words that describe motion. This unit will focus on several examples of vector and scalar quantities (distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration). As students proceed through the lessons, they should give careful attention to the vector and scalar nature of each quantity. This tutorial also includes animations of each of the major concepts. At the end of each lesson students can check for understanding of concepts by answering concept questions.
In this unit, students will learn about free fall and the acceleration ...
In this unit, students will learn about free fall and the acceleration of gravity. Lessons in this unit include: Introduction to Free Fall; The Acceleration of Gravity; Representing Free Fall by Graphs; How Fast? and How Far? This unit includes videos, animations, and mini quizzes to check for understanding and facilitate learning.
Students will learn about sound and how sound moves. Students then work ...
Students will learn about sound and how sound moves. Students then work together to make an instrument (a kazoo) to make sound and perform a piece of music "William Tell Overshirt" using their kazoo.
A complete model for describing 1-D accelerated motion (descriptive, motion maps, graphs ...
A complete model for describing 1-D accelerated motion (descriptive, motion maps, graphs and kinematic equations). Begins with a paradigm lab of motion on an incline. The lab utilizes Vernier Logger Pro motion detectors the way I implement it, but can be done with other methods of data collection.
Lesson plan that uses students' step length to understand the relationship between ...
Lesson plan that uses students' step length to understand the relationship between distance, speed and acceleration. Includes graphing of data and interpretation of graphs.
Students develop an understanding of how aspirin works and how understanding its ...
Students develop an understanding of how aspirin works and how understanding its interaction with other chemicals in the body aided doctors in medical research.
Students devise a scientific investigation to detect acids and bases in common ...
Students devise a scientific investigation to detect acids and bases in common materials. Students will prepare a test solution whose color changes when an acid or base is added.
In this hands-on activity students create a simple electromagnet with wire, a ...
In this hands-on activity students create a simple electromagnet with wire, a pencil, and a battery. Students will investigate factors that increase the strength of the magnet.
In this hands-on activity, the generator effect will be demonstrated, due to ...
In this hands-on activity, the generator effect will be demonstrated, due to electromagnetic induction when a conductor (extension cord) moves through a magnetic field (in this case, the Earth's magnetic field). Students will note changes in galvanometer readings.
In this lab activity, students will accomplish two sequential goals. The first ...
In this lab activity, students will accomplish two sequential goals. The first goal is to understand the law of conservation of energy through an activity where students mix cold and warm water with predetermined volumes and temperatures. THe second goal is to use their knowledge in part one to determine the temperature of hot water with a known volume and an unknown temperature that has been mixed with cold water with known temperature and volume.
This video clip is meant to serve as a writing or discussion ...
This video clip is meant to serve as a writing or discussion prompt during a unit on forces and motion. This can be used at varied grade levels, with the expectation that student responses would be more complex in higher grade levels.
Students explore Newton's first law of motion. In the associated activity, students ...
Students explore Newton's first law of motion. In the associated activity, students will experiment with variable speeds and distances to see how far and how fast they can throw an egg without breaking it.
Students analyze a map of the North Polar region, test their knowledge ...
Students analyze a map of the North Polar region, test their knowledge of the Arctic, and brainstorm examples of the interconnectedness of life in this region with life around the world.
How are magnetism and electricity related? In this lesson, students will explore ...
How are magnetism and electricity related? In this lesson, students will explore the relationship between magnetism and electricity, learn how to construct an electromagnet, and discover everyday uses of electromagnets. Students will create a multimedia presentation in which they will demonstrate their knowledge of electromagnetism.
Students will: determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for a ...
Students will: determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for a given element by using the periodic table; construct and draw models and diagrams of atoms; use the concept of the stable octet to predict simple molecular formulas; and distinguish between elements and compounds.
This lesson introduces students to scientific models. The students will learn how ...
This lesson introduces students to scientific models. The students will learn how models of the atom have changed as new evidence is gathered. The students will also learn about the current model of the atom. Each student will make a model of an atom of a different element.
This app for iPad devices is a fully interactive atomistic simulation that ...
This app for iPad devices is a fully interactive atomistic simulation that shows the motions of atoms as they attract, repel, and collide with one another. With the tap or swipe of a finger, students can add, delete, or highlight molecules, as well as increase/decrease temperature, pressure, or volume and explore the states of matter. An associated simulation, Salts, allows students to manipulate atoms and ions to join to form crystals.
Sample Learning Goals Describe and draw models for common static electricity concepts ...
Sample Learning Goals Describe and draw models for common static electricity concepts (transfer of charge, induction, attraction, repulsion, and grounding) Make predictions about force at a distance for various configurations of charge
This illustration shows a close-up of a section of the band of ...
This illustration shows a close-up of a section of the band of stability and shows the types of decay a radioactive isotope might undergo to become stable.
In this tutorial students will learn about static electricity. Students will also ...
In this tutorial students will learn about static electricity. Students will also be able to explain what happens when neutral, positively charged, and/or negatively charged objects come into contact with one another.
In this activity, students will wear "tags" to identify themselves as common ...
In this activity, students will wear "tags" to identify themselves as common ions and find a classmate that they can "bond" with. Students will record information in a table, including the formula and the name of the compound that is created during the bonding.
In this activity, students determine the number of valence electrons for a ...
In this activity, students determine the number of valence electrons for a variety of elements. They will then create Lewis structures (using pieces of cereal or small candies as electrons) to show what happens when two of the elements combine via ionic bonding.
Students make observations of a ball bouncing off a hard surface one ...
Students make observations of a ball bouncing off a hard surface one time or sequentially for several trials. From these observations students will then describe and explain the motion of the ball.
This demonstration involves properties of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. A video is ...
This demonstration involves properties of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. A video is included in addition to the written instructions. It touches on a number of areas of chemistry: density of gases, solubility of gases, sublimation and combustion. Each of these areas could be explored in more detail, depending on the level of the group.
In this lesson, students will learn that forces can change the speed ...
In this lesson, students will learn that forces can change the speed or direction of motion. Students will observe what happens to a toy car as it moves down a ramp and then encounters "speed bumps" that are added at different lengths away from the ramp. Students will also add a clay figure to the top of the cars to see what effect the ramp and "speed bumps" will have on the figure.
In this lab activity, students will test household chemicals with litmus paper ...
In this lab activity, students will test household chemicals with litmus paper and using red-cabbage juice inidcator and use the results to classify household substances as acids or bases.
Using third grade Michigan Science Standards students will learn about force and ...
Using third grade Michigan Science Standards students will learn about force and motion then design, describe, and create an arcade game for others to play. Since this is a PBL, many ELA content standards are also included.
This is a remix of Caine's Arcade PBL, orginially authored by Val Capel, ...
This is a remix of Caine's Arcade PBL, orginially authored by Val Capel, Katie Johnson, and Michele Randle. The original work was aligned to Michigan State Standards and housed in Google Drive, which made it difficult to remix on this platform.This version has been aligned to North Carolina State Standards and was created on this platform for easy remixing by others.
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