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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!

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Posted on 15th April 2010Comments Off
Engineering 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.

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Posted on 21st November 2009Comments Off
Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion

Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion Neat little interactive if you’re looking for something to work on Newton’s Laws.

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Posted on 27th September 2009Comments Off
How to Make a Roller Coaster Work

How to Make a Roller Coaster Work Another nice roller coaster simulation. I love the choices and the trial and error behind it. Plus, the math is nice.

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Posted on 21st June 2009Comments Off
What Happens When Two Things Collide?

What Happens When Two Things Collide? Decide the object and the speed and watch them crash. Then, see the math and the explanation that goes along with it. Nice..

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Posted on 21st June 2009Comments Off
Learn about Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

Learn about Position, Velocity, and Acceleration This is a very nice little simulation that allows students to make some choices in order to see the results. Graphics are a little simple, but the explanations included makes it a great find.

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Posted on 21st June 2009Comments Off
Sci-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

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Posted on 18th May 2008Comments Off
Ology – Way to Go, Einstein

A page on the Ology site dedicated to the ideas of Albert Einstein. Ology – Way to Go, Einstein

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Posted on 10th May 2008Comments Off
RocketModeler II 2.1f beta

” With this software you can investigate how a rocket flies by changing the values of different design variables.” On the NASA website, it’s an interesting site for those of you who build rockets in class. Allows a chance to work at designs before actually putting them together. RocketModeler II 2.1f beta

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Posted on 10th May 2008Comments Off
Physics 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

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Posted on 8th May 2008Comments Off