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Zona Land : Education in Physics and Mathematics - Ed Zobel
Grades
9 to 12
tag(s): calculators (35), charts and graphs (170), forces (37), functions (51), light (54), motion (50), optics (12), vectors (16), waves (15)
In the Classroom
This site includes simple definitions of physics terminology and a game to demonstrate momentum. It has a good array of mathematical content useful for students in or out of class. It could be useful for student review or supplemental material. Be sure to link this site to your class web page or bookmark on a classroom computer for easy access.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Trebuchet.com
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): medieval (33)
In the Classroom
Share this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to introduce a unit or lesson on the physics of throwing machines. Use this site to provide a historic example of their many uses. Teachers can focus simply on the history of mechanics of the machinery OR can have students attempt to create their own based on the directions and resources provided. This would be a great resource for either a History or Physics classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Skateboard Science - The Exploratorium
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Share this site with students who like to skateboard to extend their knowledge about the dynamics of how the tricks work (and learn to relate force and motion in real life). Ask these students to share what they learned about their favorite trick with their peers by creating an annotated, narrated image (including text boxes and related links) using a tool such as Google Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use: OK2Ask Google Drawings, here. The subject matter should make the hard work fun as it is all about the physics of the skateboarder and his board!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Physics Classroom, Glenbrook, IL
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): enrichment (12)
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Physics4Kids
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): enrichment (12)
In the Classroom
Teachers may also find the site a good resource for strategies on conveying abstract concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Physics 2000 - University of Colorado
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9 to 12tag(s): matter (46)
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The Particle Adventure - Particle Data Group
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9 to 12tag(s): matter (46)
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Hands on Physics - Concord Consortium
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): motion (50)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. This site covers almost everything in basic physics, and would be an excellent site for students to use while reviewing for a quiz or test. Design a worksheet for students to fill out that accompanies the site, or use the site as a learning center or station.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fusion and Plasma Physics - Princetom Plasma Lab
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): nuclear energy (20)
In the Classroom
Use the animated Video "What is Fusion" in your flipped or blended classroom. Have students use a tool like YiNote, reviewed here. YiNote is a Chrome extension for taking notes online on the video while watching it. You may want to use the same strategy when students use the Virtual Tokamak, or you could ask them to create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Building Big - PBS
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): structures (18)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site with students on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector to show them how to navigate it. Allow pairs or small groups to choose from Bridges, Domes, Skyscrapers, Dams, or Tunnels for further study and exploration. As a substitute for handwritten reports have students create a blog sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Century of Physics - American Physical Society
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): atomic bomb (8)
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Albert Einstein Biography - American Institute of Physics
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6 to 12tag(s): biographies (93)
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Antimatter Mysteries - CERN
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): matter (46)
In the Classroom
Tackle the idea of "antimatter" with the information and graphics from this PDF. Make a pictorial response to what you have learned by going through this lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amusement Park Physics - CPB/Annenberg
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): engineering (127)
In the Classroom
Have students or small groups of students design their own roller coaster with suggestions from this site; at the same time, they will learn about the physics involved in the roller coaster ride. Enhance learning by having students use Flip, to talk about what they learned about physics and then comment on what their peers learned, too. Flip is an augmentation tool for video responses to a question along with comments from peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AIP Physics News, American Institute of Physics - American Institute of Physics
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): scientists (63)
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Astrophysics Lesson Plans - NASA
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lesson plans for any unit on astrophysics. Search the site to find the appropriate lesson tools and bring them up on an interactive whiteboard or projector. A lot of the activities can be used for a class activity, or you could also break students up into cooperative learning groups and have them complete them separately. Make sure to post this site on your teacher web page to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom for review. Challenge small groups of students to create and interactive infographic using a tool such as Visme, about what they are learning and what they are still questioning. Challenge cooperative learning groups create podcasts demonstrating their understanding of one of the concepts. Use a tool such as Buzzsprout.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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New Scientist - Reed Business Information Ltd.
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (146)
In the Classroom
Share the site on an interactive whiteboard or projector, and use it as a springboard for an ethics discussion during science class. Though there are a wide array of articles, some capture and illustrate arguments over the debate of stem cell research, Pluto's classification, and climate change. At the end of a unit, open one of these articles and use the real-world information provided to spark a classroom debate. Students can use the knowledge they have gained, in addition to seeing its practical application. This is a very useful site for science enrichment!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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My Favourite Scientist - Brady Haran, Nottingham Trent University
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): biographies (93), darwin (13), scientists (63)
In the Classroom
Use as a resource for finding more information about a variety of different scientists told from a scientist's perspective. Share the videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Consider having students create their own report about the importance of research and not just the biographical information about a scientist. Encourage students to make their own videos (or other presentation tool) about scientists to place on a wiki, site, or blog. Have students use one of the many TeachersFirst Edge multimedia tools reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nova: Lever an Obelisk - NOVA Online
Grades
4 to 10tag(s): newton (21)
In the Classroom
Use this site with your interactive whiteboard or projector to help your students gain a better understanding of levers and their use in everyday life. After reading about common levers we use everyday, ask them if they can think of others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BLOSSOMS Video Library - MIT
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): engineering (127), STEM (288)
In the Classroom
Use as some great starters to a unit where students can question what needs to be understood to solve the problem. Brainstorm questions, research information, or use these as starters for daily lessons. Provide time for students to view videos and report their understandings via a blog or report. Create student reviews of videos to be placed on a blog and allow for commenting on the videos and the reviews themselves.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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