Inexpensive Equipment for the Physics Classroom

by: Theodore Koehn

How to construct a ramp and five labs that make use of it.

Topics

Acceleration Analyzing data Asking questions Classifying Collecting data Communicating Conservation of energy Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Physical Science Electrical forces Electromagnetic forces Electrostatic forces ENCdl Energy Energy transfer Energy transformation Entropy Experimenting Forces and motion Friction Gravity Hypothesizing Inertia Interpreting data Kinetic energy Magnetism Mass Measuring Modeling Momentum Newton’s laws of motion Observing Physical Science Potential energy Predicting PS2.A: Forces and Motion PS2.B: Types of Interactions PS2.C: Stability and Instability in Physical Systems PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions PS3.A: Definitions of Energy PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces PS3: Energy Science and Engineering Practices Science as Inquiry Science Focus Science process skills Scientific habits of mind SEP1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems SEP2: Developing and Using Models SEP3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations SEP4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data SEP5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking SEP6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions SEP7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence SEP8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Simple machines Speed Thermodynamics Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS Using mathematics Using scientific equipment Using technology Vectors Velocity Weight Work

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/2013Stock # tst13_080_08_55Volume 080Issue 08

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