What tool do you need to see a galaxy? (a cell, a quark…)? How small is an atom compared to a mosquito? How small is a proton compared to the Earth?
What tool do you need to see a galaxy? (a cell, a quark…)? How small is an atom compared to a mosquito? How small is a proton compared to the Earth?
This activity is to demonstrate how scattering works. It introduces students to the method of identifying target shapes by characteristic scattering patterns
This activity is to demonstrate how scattering works. It introduces students to the method of identifying target shapes by characteristic scattering patterns
This activity explains how one can probe shapes with different-sized pinheads and draws an analogy between particle energy/wavelength, resolution, and pinhead size
This activity explains how one can probe shapes with different-sized pinheads and draws an analogy between particle energy/wavelength, resolution, and pinhead size
Use balloons to demonstrate the stretching of space time
Use balloons to demonstrate the stretching of space time
Students are presented with a short lesson on the difference between cohesive forces (the forces that hold water molecules together and create surface tension) and adhesive forces (the forces that causes water to "stick" to solid surfaces. The interaction between cohesive forces and adhesive forces causes the well-known capillary action. Students are also introduced to examples of capillary action found in nature and in our day-to-day lives.
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, find out how cars made of a material stronger than steel and half the weight can help combat climate change.
Students observe Pascal's law, Archimedes' principle and the ideal gas law as a Cartesian diver moves within a closed system. The Cartesian diver is neutrally buoyant and begins to sink when an external pressure is applied to the closed system. A basic explanation and proof of this process is provided in this activity, and supplementary ideas for more extensive demonstrations and independent group activities are presented.
This activiy with cartesian divers introduces the gas laws in a high school chemisry class.
This activity promotes the learning of basic physics principle by viewing cartoon videos where these principles are bent of broken.
Stars in the Universe come in a wide range of sizes and colors. In this lesson, students will use Visceral Science to observe stars to see how these properties affect the life a star lives!
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, VR Headset (Optional).
Students observe the relationship between the angle of a catapult (a force measurement) and the flight of a cotton ball. They learn how Newton's second law of motion works by seeing directly that F = ma. When they pull the metal "arm" back further, thus applying a greater force to the cotton ball, it causes the cotton ball to travel faster and farther. Students also learn that objects of greater mass require more force to result in the same distance traveled by a lighter object.
This activity is a controlled investigation of a catapult system.
This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service presents the key concepts of cave and karst systems, including how and where they form, different types, and various cave environments.
This activity is a indoor lab where student gather data about centripital acceleration and write up a lab based on their findings.
In this interactive activity from NOVA, discover how centripetal force can affect you when riding in a car or flying at high speeds in a fighter jet.
This video segment explains centripetal force and illustrates how roller coasters rely on it to give you a thrilling ride.