This lesson will explore the connections between magnetism in natural materials and …
This lesson will explore the connections between magnetism in natural materials and electromagnetism. The ultimate goal will be for students to form an understanding that the source of magnetism in natural materials is moving charges. It is helpful, but not required, for the students to have some work with electricity, and other distance forces (such as gravity or the electric force).
In this short video and accompanying experiment activity and readings, students learn …
In this short video and accompanying experiment activity and readings, students learn about all kinds of forces in motion at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Chopping wood, riding a bike, pitching a tent, canoeing — students can see each of these examples to discover out how objects (and people) move in their surroundings.
In this tutorial students will learn about what makes a compound binary …
In this tutorial students will learn about what makes a compound binary and ionic. Students will also learn how to write a molecular formula for a binary ionic compound when given the systematic name and demonstrate how to name a binary ionic compound that includes a transition metal.
In this lesson, students learn how to name ionic and covalent compounds. …
In this lesson, students learn how to name ionic and covalent compounds. By uisng an inquiry apporach, students analyze patterns and create their own rules, helping them to not only remember the rules better, but also to have a deeper understanding of the way compounds are named.
In this lesson, students investigate the relationship among mass, acceleration and force, …
In this lesson, students investigate the relationship among mass, acceleration and force, as described in Newton's laws of motion. Students will work in collaborative teams to use a wooden car and rubber bands to toss a small mass off the car. The car, resting on rollers, will be propelled in the opposite direction. During a set of experiments, students will vary the mass being tossed from the car and change the number of rubber bands used to toss the mass. Students will measure how far the car rolls in response to the action force generated.
In this lab activity, students act as fellow scientists and colleagues of …
In this lab activity, students act as fellow scientists and colleagues of Isaac Newton. He has asked them to independently test his ideas on the nature of motion, in particular his 2nd Law. The emphasis here is on the process of science rather than the actual results. Students need to focus on how they would design a procedure to test Newton's hypothesis and then communicate that idea to others.
This brief video lesson introduces Newton's three laws of motion, using the …
This brief video lesson introduces Newton's three laws of motion, using the motion of a bicycle as illustration. Discussion/assessment questions and suggested supplemental resources are also included.
In this activity, students use miniature explosives (anatacid tablets and water in …
In this activity, students use miniature explosives (anatacid tablets and water in a film canister) to analyze action and reaction forces. Students will also explore how mass will affect the experiment. The distances that each canister travels is measured, recorded and later analyzed and discussed.
This unit of study reviews concepts of Newton's First Law of Motion …
This unit of study reviews concepts of Newton's First Law of Motion (The Law of Inertia). This resource includes videos and animations that demonstrate concepts on inertia and mass, state of motion, and balanced and unbalanced forces. At the end of each section students can check for understanding of concepts by answering questions about each concept covered.
In this unit, students will explore the behavior of objects for which …
In this unit, students will explore the behavior of objects for which all forces are not balanced. Lessons in this unit include: Newton's Second Law; The Big Misconception; Finding Acceleration; Finding Individual Forces; Free Fall and Air Resistance; and Double Trouble. This unit includes videos, animations, and mini quizzes to check for understanding and facilitate learning.
In this unit, students will learn about Newton's third law. Lessons in …
In this unit, students will learn about Newton's third law. Lessons in this unit include: Newton's Third Law and Identifying Action and Reaction Force Pairs. This unit includes videos, animations, and mini quizzes to check for understanding and facilitate learning.
In this activity, students investigate the effects of changing force in the …
In this activity, students investigate the effects of changing force in the acceleration of a cart. Students set up a lab cart that can travel over a pulley by changing the mass on the opposite end of a string. After collecting data, they will use Microsoft Excel to create a velocity-time graph from their data and then find the slope (acceleration). Students should be able to use simple algebraic equations to calculate velocity (v = d/t) and should be familiar with Excel or another computer graphing program. A second graph of acceleration versus force is created to see if Newton's second law is supported by the experiment.
Studenst will simulate the layers of ocean water and explore their densities; …
Studenst will simulate the layers of ocean water and explore their densities; afterwhich they will collaborate on the answers to why their observations occurred.
Introduce and explore various types of landforms. GeoInquiries are designed to be …
Introduce and explore various types of landforms.
GeoInquiries are designed to be fast and easy-to-use instructional resources that incorporate advanced web mapping technology. Each 15-minute activity in a collection is intended to be presented by the instructor from a single computer/projector classroom arrangement. No installation, fees, or logins are necessary to use these materials and software.
This online resource about nuclear energy, the methods of nuclear decay, and …
This online resource about nuclear energy, the methods of nuclear decay, and the concept of half-life includes text, interactive applets, and a hands-on simulation activity where students will collect and graph data.
Categorize sections of the oceans and understand their importance. GeoInquiries are designed …
Categorize sections of the oceans and understand their importance.
GeoInquiries are designed to be fast and easy-to-use instructional resources that incorporate advanced web mapping technology. Each 15-minute activity in a collection is intended to be presented by the instructor from a single computer/projector classroom arrangement. No installation, fees, or logins are necessary to use these materials and software.
Students will test several different antacids on simulated "sour stomachs." Students will …
Students will test several different antacids on simulated "sour stomachs." Students will write representative neutralization equations. After testing is complete, students will compare the results and identify the "best" antacid.
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