Mr. Martin’s Physics Worksheets
Mr. Martin’s Physics Worksheets A science teacher in my building sent this to me. Wish I’d had it when I was teaching this stuff…but…I’ll have it next time! Great job, Mr. Martin!
Read MoreEngineering Interact – Park World Plot
Engineering Interact – Park World Plot Those British do such a good job with these things! University of Cambridge Department of Engineering is responsible for this wonderful site on Motion, Newton’s Laws, Friction… Great for review or webquests. I really enjoyed this game.
Read MoreFunderstanding – Roller Coaster Simulation
Funderstanding – Roller Coaster Simulation “This simulator is designed for people who want to design their own thrilling coaster and educators who want to use a cool activity to simulate the application of physics by using an exciting interactive tool and access to a wonderful reference source.”
Read MoreSci-Quest-Just For Kids-Build A Roller Coaster
Another roller coaster site. Just builds a short track, but lets you change the speed and friction, so that’s different. Sci-Quest-Just For Kids-Build A Roller Coaster
Read MoreEnergy from the Oceans
NOAA tells us about energy from the oceans. Another great site with good information. Energy from the Oceans
Read MoreSunsite Funsite
I could have listed this one alot of different places and probably will when I get time to sit down and sort through categories again. This site is on Solar Energy and its uses. It also discusses the conversion of solar energy to chemical energy in plants. Another good webquest site. Sunsite Funsite
Read MorePhysics Flash Animations
Not a pretty site, but plenty of animations to make up for it. Most of these are upper level concepts. Very simple, clean, easy to use. Good for class examples. Again, not the prettiest in the world, but very useful. Physics Flash Animations
Read MoreRube Goldberg Machine
Introducing Rube Goldberg machines? This site will let the kids go through the steps of finishing one, with some guidance along the way. From the Zoom website, it’s a pretty neat little gadget. Rube Goldberg Machine
Read MoreEcoKids – Energy
Not alot here, but what’s here is useful. You can find out how to reduce energy use and just how energy smart you are. EcoKids – Energy
Read MoreQuestacon Rollercoaster
Design a roller coaster. Make sure it has enough energy to get to the end or you’ll have to start over again. Interesting Australian Site. Questacon Rollercoaster
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