This resource is a compilation of text and other elements that serves as a multimedia learning experience for students. The resource reviews atomic structure and how the numbers of subatomic particles determine an element's identity, its placement on the periodic table, and its chemical reactivity.
In this interactive lesson, students rotate to different sports activity stations to determine if a push or a pull or both are being used for that sport. Students record their observations by writing a simple phrase to explain the push or pull force they used. At the end of the rotations, students compile their data onto a class tally graph. Extension activities include involving the Olympics and Para-Olympics and their family members. Probing questions that include determining if the age of the thrower affects force and distance and assessment extend and complete the lesson.
This online resource defines and describes the phase changes of water. There is a brief assessment at the end of the reading.
This video describes and demonstrates Newton's three laws of motion, including footage of demonstrations conducted in space.
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 problem-solving activity, students design a device that will accurately and quickly deliver a specific load from one location to another by using non-traditional resources. Students will also understand the importance of power and energy in society.
In this lesson, students will investigate different types of mechanical waves. They will investigate how waves move differently through different mediums.
An interactive periodic table that provides not just the basic information, but also information about where the element can be found and how it is used.
In this lesson, students will learn that all matter has physical properties through an activity based around water.
Background: students are familiar with static electricity, charge, and sparks. They also know about conservation of energy, forms of energy including potential energy, power, and work. Students will complete a variety of activities using breadboards, which will display various types of circuits and their effect on the flow of electricity.
A complete introduction to scientific investigation and the scope of physical science. Includes: states of matter, atoms, periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, carbon chemistry, chemistry of solutions, nuclear chemistry, motion, forces, Newton's Laws of Motion, work and machines, energy, waves, sound, electromagnetic radiation, visible light, electricity, and magnetism.
Students compare the viscosity of common household substances by measuring how fast marbles move through the liquids.
In this first hands-on lesson in a two part series, students will explore and measure the rate of spherical objects rolling down a ramp. Assessment suggestions and real-life connections are included.
In this interactive second lesson in a two-part series, students explore ramps. They design and create plans for ramps; and then they build, test, evaluate and adjust the make up of the ramps they create to determine the ramp that will allow objects to roll the longest distance. Lesson extensions include probing questions, a Ramp Builders activity sheet, an assessment suggestion and alternative activities using the ramps which include timing the rolling objects, building ramps where items go up, a web link for differentiated learning and real life applcations.
In this lesson, students will investigate questions about how to calculate energy gain and loss and power during putts or other strokes.
In this activity, students use the scientific method to conduct a lab measuring snow density and calculating snow water equivalent.
In this acitvity, students explore atomic structure by analyzing six types of atomic models.
In this project, students will use knowledge of electricity and electromagnetism to collaboratively design and test a model of a magnetic recycling sorter. They will evaluate the performance of their models and propose further modifications based on the output of their magnetic device measured in mT using a Vernier probe. They will also physically test their magnets on a model of a conveyor belt containing recyclable items. Students will track their data from both tests, with the ultimate goal of creating the strongest and most effective magnet with given materials. Finally, students will present their findings and proposed final design to peers and community partners involved in the recycling industry. The entire process takes about 6 weeks. The unit is a great fit for standards within energy and engineering & design.
This online lesson discusses sound waves as pressure waves. Compressions and rarefactions and defined and described.
This article provides elementary school teachers with background knowledge about science concepts needed to understand the first of seven essential principles of climate literacy--the sun is the primary source of energy for our climate system. Graphs, diagrams, and oneline resources provide more background for the teacher. The article appears in a free online magazine that focuses on the seven essential princples of the climate sciences.