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Physics cultural activities
Leprechaun Trap Design Project
Includes-Slides with read aloud video of "How to Catch a Leprechaun", description of project, parameters, and examples -Planning and reflection sheet
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1st - 4th
Motion and the Forces Affecting It - Alternative Assessment
This is meant to be an alternative form of assessment to MCQ problems. Includes all necessary student materials, a grading rubric, and an answer key.Students first analyze graphs of motion and match them to varying situations that they describe. They then utilize a virtual simulation to analyze varying force driven motion situations and explain the results. Finally, students address a culturally relevant piece by analyzing the motion and forces included in a sport or other physical activity.
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9th - 12th
Montessori 3 part Nomenclature Cards - Sink/Float
Presentation of floating and sinking objects. Introduce the concept of floating and sinking with these Montessori inspired 3 part cards. Let the child read and copy the exercise independently. The child can create, page by page ,their own float/sink booklet.
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K - 2nd
Montessori 3 Part Nomenclature Cards - Magnetic/Non-magnetic
Presentation of magnetic and non-magnetic objects. Introduce the concept of magnetic and non-magnetic with these Montessori inspired 3 part cards. Let the child read and copy the exercise independently. The child can create, page by page ,their own magnetic/non magnetic booklet.
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K - 3rd
Force Pairs Drawing: Newton's Third Law of Motion | Art activity
Students will draw an activity that shows a force pair. They will use arrows to show the two forces. It should show that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Newton's Law of motion, Newton's 3rd law of motion, Third law.SEL - they pick an activity that is interesting to themClick here to follow me on TpT to see what's newRemember to leave a review to earn credits!
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7th - 11th
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MS-PS2-1
Pi Day ~ Einstein Trivia Game Year 1
"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. I believe in the latter." Albert Einstein (German physicist ~ 1879 - 1955)Create a miracle of your own - enthusiasm and excitement in class ! On Einstein's birthday, March 14th, officially known as Pi Day, I use this game of random facts about Einstein for a fun introduction to the man named 'Person of the Century' by Time Magazine in 1999. I have Year 1 and Year 2
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9th - 12th
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Pi Day ~ Einstein Trivia Game Year 2
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Albert Einstein (German physicist ~ 1879 - 1955)Create some joy in class ! On Einstein's birthday, March 14th, officially known as Pi Day, I use this game of facts about Einstein for a fun introduction to the man named 'Person of the Century' by Time Magazine in 1999. I have Year 1 and Year 2 - two separate versions with different questions in English pertaining to Einstein. You get:1. Complete instructio
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8th - 12th
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Science Poster Project (Extra Credit)
This is an extra credit assignment I give to my students. 1) I give them guidelines for the type of posters I'm looking for. 2) Guidance of how the students will vote for their personal favorite posters.3) How I choose to hang up the best posters.______________________________________________________________________________________________Save Over 20% Project Bundle:Physics and Engineering Project Bundle________________________________________________________________________________________Chec
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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physics holiday activity book
this is a christmas/hanukah booklet filled with physics review built around a holiday theme. it includes: oh christmas tree (a projectile problem), its the Law (identifying the physics laws), toy train (centripetal problem), physics jumble (vocab), grandma got run over by a reindeer (momentum problem), and lighting the menorah (kinematics).
Great activity/coloring book to use before the holiday break or as hwk over break.
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11th - 12th
STEPHEN HAWKING: A TRIBUTE: A BIOGRAPHICAL WORD JUMBLE
This jumble has biographical information on the famous physicist, Stephen Hawking.
He was an amazing role model. This jumble has a hidden message which is tricky, and an answer key. Thanks for visiting!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Egyptian Electromagnetism: The Ankh PDF
Ancient Egyptian Electromagnetism: The Ankh PDF is a lesson that teaches students about what the ankh was and how it was used in ancient Egypt.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
HANUKKAH: A SCIENCE PROMPT: HOW DOES THAT DREIDEL SPIN? GRS.4-8, MG, PHYSICS
Students explore how a top/dreidel spins. What is the science behind it? Students can use the internet for research! Have fun. May the force be with you. Perhaps, the teacher can have a top day during Hanukkah, and talk about the physics behind the dreidel. Have a Happy Joyous Hanukkah, America.
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4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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Einstein's Wife ~ Movie Guide + Overhead ~ Women's History Month
“I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having her own way. And second, let her have it." Lyndon B. Johnson (American president ~ 1908 - 1973) These film questions go with the PBS documentary 'Einstein's Wife', telling the story of Albert Einstein's first wife, Mileva Maric, a young, super smart physics student whom he met at the university and later married. Unfortunately, as so often happens, with the lack of intellectual cha
Grades:
9th - 12th
Tibeten Monks and Acoustic Levitation
Tibetan Monks and Acoustic Levitation is a lesson that teaches students about how the monks of Tibet were able to move huge stones with acoustic levitation. Comprehension questions are included.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
CHRISTMAS DAY: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ISAAC NEWTON: A MINI-CRYPTOGRAM
This short cryptogram celebrates the life of Isaac Newton. He was born on Christmas Day in 1642, in the Julian Calendar! It has an interesting fact about Newton in astronomy. Happy Holidays!
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5th - 10th
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STEM Challenges
Students can use their teamwork skills to accomplish these challenges. 4 challenges have been provided using similar resources to create a fair competition. The most important part is the planning and design process.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Intro to Magnetic Levitation
This lesson is designed to introduce kids to the technology behind magnetic levitation (maglev). During this session we will discuss what maglev is and how it’s used now and in the future. Finally we will build mini maglev trains using the materials shown to the left and have a drag racing competition.
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-2
Teacher's Guide for Grandma's Great Gourd (A Picture Book App)
Grandma's Great Gourd is an adventurous and interactive storybook app starring one spunky Grandma who hides herself in a giant gourd to trick a hungry bear, tiger, and fox in the forests of Bengal! It has been featured in USA Today’s "Children’s Apps that Highlight Diversity" report and was named as one of Common Sense Media's "Best Book App for Kids." Inspired by the award-winning picture book Grandma and the Great Gourd by best-selling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Bring a multicultural f
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Who was Albert Einstein
Who was Albert Einstein? his most famous work and theories simplified as much possible.
Grades:
2nd - 7th
German / Deutsch: Steckbrief - Marie Curie (Vorstellung / presentation) FREE!
Steckbrief Marie Curie (fact file) kostenlos!Was macht diese Reihe mit Steckbriefen zu bekannten Menschen aus Geschichte, Wissenschaft und Kultur so besonders?Das Schreiben von Steckbriefen zu Vorbildern, Vordenkern und wichtigen Persönlichkeiten ist seit jeher eine beliebte Aufgabe in der Schule. Dazu gehören die Recherchen Aufarbeitung von Daten und schließlich oft die mündliche Präsentation der gefundenen Fakten. Leider stellt sich in der Praxis oft für SchülerInnen und Eltern die Frage, was
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
Scientific and Mathematical Greek Alphabet Reference Sheet
Worksheet that consists of all the letters of the Greek alphabet along with how to pronounce it. It looks great as a classroom poster or use as a reference sheet your students can stick into their binders or interactive notebooks.Check Out the FREEBIES Stoichiometry Conversion Practice Worksheet with 10 Problems - Answer Key IncludedWeathering and Erosion Vocabulary Worksheet - 10 Fill-In-The-Blank Questions - Answer Key IncludedScientific and Mathematical Greek Alphabet Reference Sheet How to g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
David Lario, astrofísico español y La Sonda Solar Parker
Spaniard David Lario Loyo is a Space Physicist specializing in Heliophysics research at Johns Hopkins University (extension activity: view his YouTube video, "Between the Sun and the Earth.") Spanish news media outlets were exceptionally interested in the recent launch of a project he was involved with, The Parker Probe (launched in August 2018).
The Parker Probe will travel ever closer to the sun over the course of several years, collecting data as it travels where no other ship has traveled
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Celebrating Black History, Present & Future in Physics
This is a slideshow that students can edit to celebrate Black History (and present and future!) in Physics. I designed it for my students to work in groups of two and present to the class. It can be done virtually or in person. There are 13 physicists or people with physics degrees with links to websites about them. Students are instructed to follow the link and find a second source and prepare a one slide presentation on their background and achievements.
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8th - 12th
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