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I am developing a lesson on speed and how weight can affect it. Does anyone have any materials and/or resources that could help supplement the lesson?
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You could start here: http://ngss.nsta.org/classroom-resources-results.aspx?CoreIdea=2
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I highly recommend physicsclassroom.com - it has tutorials, handouts, worksheets, etc. I purchased the CDs with answerkeys, word files and PDFs - which became a staple in my classroom.
Also, you have to check out the simulations at phet.colorado.edu
In particular, you probably want to use https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion-basics If you register as a teacher you will have access to a whole community in which lessons, activities, handouts are shared and in word formats. Almost all the simulations are translated into about 20 languages!
By the way, just to be picky - weight does not affect speed. A truck and a car can have the same speed. Forces and mass affect acceleration.
Hope this helps!
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Michelle,
I'm wondering what you had in mind?
best,
joe
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Betterlesson.com (or maybe it’s .org) is always a great place to pinch ideas from :)
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Thanks for the link. It is betterlesson.com.
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PHET
InSpark can be useful for delivering online lectures and for collaboration.
Brainpop is also good resource. Lots of tools, videos, worksheets, games, etc.
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Just a thought but I would love to find a way to use hotwheels in a speed and motion lesson. I haven't been in the toy section of a store in a while, are they still making them? I know that that would be a fun lab activitity if you could pull it off.
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Oh yes, Maura, they still make Hotwheels but you'll go broke if you want a bunch for your classroom! Go to a dollar store and buy tons of them for just a few bucks. OR, put in a request for donations on your school website and/or newsletter.
Hope this helps,
Gabe
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You got a number of 'hot wheels' at the local dollar store this spring
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