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Middle school physics simulations for Microsoft Word
Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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5th - 10th
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PhET Forces and Motion Webquest
Access a free PhET simulation and allow students to work independently in discovering the effects of forces on objects.
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5th - 8th
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PhET Simulation: Collision Lab - Data Taking/Short Conservation of Momentum Lab
Free Resource: Worksheet - PhET Simulation: Collision Lab - Data TakingThis is a short worksheet for the "Collision Lab - Intro" simulation on the phET simulation website. No answers provided to the worksheet. This is intended to be a quick distance learning lab that the students can use to verify that momentum before a collision is equal to the momentum after a collision!Simulation Link: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/collision-lab/latest/collision-lab_all.htmlLab Help Video: A video walk
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
Sound Waves Online Lab
Student will use the free PHET SOUND online simulation to learn about the properties of waves. This is a word document editable lab sheet for students to guide them through the simulation. Includes teacher answer key.
PHET Sound: Students will learn about frequency, amplitude, how to calculate the speed of sound, and sound waves.
MS-PS4-1
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5th - 10th
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PhET Lab: Static Electricity
Students follow a link to the PhET website where they can see electrons transfer to a balloon from a sweater when rubbed; they then delve into what static electricity and how positive and negative charges interact. Feel free to change the link to not include my last name :)
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-4
PhET Simulation - Forces and Motion: Basics
This is an worksheet to accompany the PhET multimedia activity Forces and Motion: Basics. It is two full pages of questions for students to answer as they interact with the simulation. It will fill the majority of a one-hour period.
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6th - 12th
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PhET Simulation Worksheet - Forces and Motion: Friction and Net Force
Students will complete the "Forces and Motion" simulation on the PhET WebsiteForces and Motion SimulationStudents will be able to distinguish between static and kinetic friction.Students will be able to calculate static and kinetic friction.Students can define a "Normal" ForceStudents self assess their lab work (helps with grading)Free Product: I also updated this directly to the Phet simulation website. Feel free to modify/redistributeList Mr. Mellor as a collaborator if you do soIf you like it
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-1
Waves Lab (PhET Simulation Lab Worksheet)
This three page worksheet guides your students to explore the PhET Waves on a String simulation to understand basic wave properties, such as transverse vs longitudinal waves, amplitude, frequency, wave speed, reflection, interference, etc. Students will need access to the internet to use the PhET simulation with this worksheet. The simulation is available in html5, so it should work on any device. Before you purchase this lab worksheet, please verify the PhET simulation works for your situation.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, HS-PS4-1
Faraday's Electromagnetic Lab -- Computer Simulation
Using the computer simulation PhET Interactive Simulations website, students learn about magnets, magnetic domains, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, electromagnet, and generator.
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7th - 12th
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Physical Science Balloon Rocket Experiment Lab - Newton's Laws
In order to fully grasp the laws of motion, students need to see them in action! However, students will be able to use Newton's second and third law of motion to explain the motion of a balloon rocket within the classroom. This is a formal lesson plan, suitable for observations. It includes Tennessee state standards.
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4th - 10th
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PhET Simulations Online Physics Lab: Density
This is the second lab in my physics 1 online lab curriculum. It can be done in a complete virtual setting and is separated into two main parts. In part 1, students find the identity of 5 unknown objects through measuring mass and volume through water displacement. Part 2 isn't simulation based, and prompts a few theoretical density problems, as well as explores the purpose of a few other measurement devices.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Physics 1 Online Lab Curriculum
PhET Forces and Motion Lab - Newton's Laws of Motion
This lab is designed to work with the awesome PhET Forces and Motion Simulator!Students will:Determine the mathematical relationships between mass, force, and acceleration.Apply Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws of Motion in a controlled simulator.Create graphical representations of Newton's 2nd Law of Motion.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Kepler's Laws Worksheet for pHet Simulation
Students use this worksheet to guide them through an exploration of Kepler's 1st and 2nd Laws with the pHet simulation for Gravity and Obits.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Gravity and Orbits Simulation Investigation
This resource is a way in which students can work with an online simulation/interactive through PHET and explore how/why gravity affects orbital paths. This interactive allows students to visually see how gravity impacts orbits by experimenting with factors such as mass and distance then modeling how these impact orbital paths of solar bodies. Your students will be asked to manipulate, model, and explain while participating in this activity.Covers NGSS Performance Expectation:MS-ESS1-2: Develop
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Grades:
6th - 9th
PhET | Wave on a String
This assignment is an excellent resource to introduce students to the fundamentals of waves, including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, crest, trough, and energy. Using the PhET Simulation and guided directions, students will collect data to answer specific questions. This assignment aligns perfectly with 8th-grade physical science standards, serving as an introduction to help students grasp a better understanding of how energy is transported through waves.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
Investigating Generators Virtual Lab
This virtual lab is based on a phet simulation and guides students through an exploration of the factors that impact the quality of a generator. Students test, analyze, and evaluate number of loops of wire, strength of magnets, and rotations per minute (RPM) on the current generated by their virtual generators. Three main questions are investigated:1. How does the number of loops impact current?2. How does the strength of the magnet impact current?3. How does the RPM impact current?This activity
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8th - 11th
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Newton's Laws Lab (PhET Simulation Worksheet)
This lab worksheet is intended to be used with the PhET Simulation: Forces & Motion Basics. Students are guided to set up the simulation in various ways, and collect data from the simulation. They will analyze their data and answer questions.This lab worksheet covers Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Kinetic and Potential Energy Skatepark Simulation Introduction/Reinforcement
This product utilizes PHET simulations to support student introduction or reinforcement of Kinetic and Potential Energy.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-1
Motion and Forces Phet Simulations Worksheet
This webquest allows students to simulate forces and principles involved with motion and forces.
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7th - 12th
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Webquest Activity for students to complete while investigating PBS Virtual Car
Great lesson for a substitute teacher. Document is formatted for a substitute teacher with short script. Editable Word document. Answer key included.Students complete questions while using PBS: Virtual Car: Velocity and Acceleration.PBS has similar questions but my worksheet has substitute script, 10 questions and an answer key.
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8th - 12th
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Forces and Motion Webquest
Interactive webquest for your students to explore Newton's Laws of Motion. Students will use a mixture of reading comprehension, interactive simulations, 3D animations, and inquiry to learn about forces and motion. This was designed as a culminating, 8th grade webquest.
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6th - 8th
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Electromagnets Inquiry Lab
This is a 4-part investigation where students investigate the impact of various independent variables on the strength of a magnetic field as it relates to electromagnets, current, and magnetic field strength. Research Question: What factors affect the strength of an electromagnet? Purpose: Use an electromagnet to determine how the changes in current generated impact the strength of the magnetic field. Students use a virtual lab and hands-on learning to explore how changing different factors affe
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Heat Transfer Simulation Stations
This resources features six simulation stations that ask students to apply their knowledge of heat transfer to solve various problems. I have always taught heat transfer through the lens of surviving the zombie apocalypse (check out my store for other fun zombie-related resources—they are always a hit with kids) and the simulation stations center around survival scenarios. Students are asked to determine which method of heat transfer applies in each scenario and determine in what manner. A link
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7th - 11th
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Slinky Wave Modeling Lab (Sound Focus)
An inquiry-based approach to teaching students about 1.) transverse and longitudinal waves, 2.) wave vocabulary (such as wavelength, amplitude and frequency) and 3.) how sounds are changed when you alter sound waves.
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7th
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