Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0001 Air ...What Gives? An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: John Cowens; Greenwood Elementary, La Grande, OR 97850 Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Science/Physical Sciences CONCEPTS: Force, Order, Equilibrium PROCESSES: Communicating, formulating models, i ...

Aviation Portia Conaway Farren Fine Arts School 1952 N. Natoma Ave 5055 S. State St Chicago IL 60707 Chicago IL 60609 (773) 745-1021 (773) 535-1440 Objectives: This mini-tech is designed for the primary grades but can be modified for middle school grade levels. The main objective for this mini-teach is for students to understand that objects are launched in different ways and fly through the air in different ways. ...

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Mathematics/Physics Bouncing Balls Porter JohnsonIllinois Institute of Technology 406 N Elmwood AvenueBCPS Department OAK PARK IL 60302-2226CHICAGO IL 60616-3793 (708) 383-2846(312) 567-5745 Objectives: A ball bouncing on a hard surface is used to study the action of gravity on a simple system. We will let a single ball bounce several times, as well as having several different types of balls to bounce off a hard surface. Materials: A supply of several super balls of ...

Mathematics/Physics Mass vs Weight. Earnest S Garrison Jones Academic Magnet 7926 S Kingston 606 S State CHICAGO IL 60617 CHICAGO IL 60605 (773) 375-6285 (773) 534-8600 Objective(s): The purpose of this mini-teach is to give the students an understanding of the concepts of Mass vs Weight and a basic understanding of metric measurements. Materials: The following materials are used in this presentation as hands-on learning tools and demonstration; I ...

Mathematics/Physics Gravity Lesson Leticia RodriguezFerdinand W. Peck 3826 W. 58th Street CHICAGO IL 60629 (773) 535-2450 Objective: This lesson is designed for students in fifth grade, although this lesson can be modified to suit kindergarten through grade 12; even a college level physics course. This lesson can be done within a 60-minute period. To find out if mass affects the drops of the student-made model parachutes and helicopters. This lesson incorporates the fo ...

Mathematics/Physics The Great Tin Race Bernina L. NortonAbbott School 3927 W. Fillmore St.3630 S. Wells St. CHICAGO IL 60624-4206CHICAGO IL 60609 (773) 419-0516 (773) 535-1660 Objective(s): Upon completion of this lesson, 6th-8th grade students will be able to: Describe and recognize motion Understand what is a reference point Describe distance in reference to units of measurement Calculate speed Calculate average speed Measure distance Understand the relationship ...

Mathematics/Physics Center of Gravity Wanda PittsDouglas Community Academy 3434 S. Calumet 3200 S. Calumet CHICAGO IL 60616CHICAGO IL 60616 (773) 534-9263 Objective(s): Third grade students will be able to find the center of gravity and to define force and gravity. Materials: Assorted shapes made of cardboard, yarn, washers; push pins, and a cork bulletin board. A knife, new pencil sharpened, potato, empty 2-liter soda bottle with cap, and two metal forks of ...

Mathematics/Physics The Inertial Balance Carl E. MartikeanLew Wallace High School 10937 Sheephead Court415 W. 45th Ave. DEMOTTE IN 46310-9352GARY IN 46408 cmartikean@yahoo.com(219) 980-6305 Objective(s): At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to: 1. Explain how either a single pan or double pan balance operates; 2. Explain the physics principle of the balance using Newton’s First and Second Laws; 3. Differentiate between mass and weight; 4. E ...

Bouncing Balls Porter W. Johnson Illinois Institute of Technology 406 N. Elmwood Avenue Physics Department Oak Park IL 60302-2226 Chicago IL 60616-3793 (708)383-2846 (312)567-3375 Objective: The student will make careful observations of a ball bouncing off a hard surface one time or sequentially for several trials, to study how the ball travels as it bounces across the room. From these observations, he/she will then be able to des ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0004 Bouncing Eggs In Science An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Rachel Peterson Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: October 28, 1996 Grade Level(s): Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Subject(s): Science/Chemistry DESCRIPTION : A chicken's egg is enclosed by a shell tha ...

Camille Gales - Edward Coles Elementary School Potential Energy: How is It Related to Kinetic Energy? Camille Gales Edward Coles Elementary School 8441 S. Yates Boulevard 8441 S. Yates Boulevard CHICAGO IL 60617 CHICAGO IL 60617 (773) 535-6550 Objective(s): This is an integrated primary level math and science experience designed to demonstrate the relationship between potential energy and ...

Center of Gravity Minnie E. Bounds Dyett Middle School 400 Park Avenue 551 E. 51st Street Calumet City, IL 60409 Chicago, IL 60615 708-891-4552 312-535-1825 Objective: Predict and find the center of gravity of an object. Materials Needed: 2 boxes, string, lead sinker, dissecting needle, metric ruler Strategy: A) Use a pair of boxes of the same size for each team of students. If different weights are secure ...

Circular Motion Jan Dudzik Whitney Young H.S. 10125 Medill 211 S. Laflin Melrose Park, Ill. 60164 Chicago, Ill. 60607 (708) 455-0499 (312) 534-7539 Objective: Students will be able to recognize centripetal force and discern that radius, mass and period influence this force. Apparatus: Group Pack: Centripetal Force Apparatus (Ball point pen tube, string, three 2- holed rubber stopper, butterfly paper clip), 30 metal ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0062 Cloud Chambers and Kinetic Energy An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Chris Johnson and Kendra Benner Email: seejay@selway.umt.edu School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana, Missoula Endorsed by: Georgia Cobbs University of Montana, Missoula Date: November 15, 1999 ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0010 Crystal Growing An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Darlene S. Rinkes; James C. Isabell, Teller, AK Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Science/Physical Sciences OVERVIEW: Safety measures must be in place when working with chemicals/materials used i ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0011 Crystals An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Charles Gutierrez, Sierra Vista Elementary, NM Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 4 Subject(s): Science/Chemistry OVERVIEW: This lesson is introduced as a supplemental study of matter, chemistry, or as a fun activity for follow up on matter. PURPOSE: ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0013 Diffusion Of Molecules An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Margaret Sorensen, Holy Rosary Elementary School; Idaho Falls, Idaho Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHY0055 Disappearing Water An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Elizabeth Kurtis Email: eataute@yahoo.com School/University/Affiliation: The Playgroup Experience, inc., Staten Island, NY Endorsed by: Robert H. Tai, The College of Staten Island Date: December 17, 1998 Grade Level(s): Kindergarten, 1 ...

Displacement of Fluids Thomas J. Billups Delano Elementary 2007 Herbert St. 3937 W. Wilcox Berkeley IL 60163 Chicago IL 60624 (708) 449-5868 (312) 534-6620 Objectives: This activity was designed for grades 4th thru 8th. Students will acquire a working definition of the word "displacement". Students will also understand that the volume (size) of an object placed in water affects the amount of water that is displaced. ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0014 Downhill Discoveries An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Marty Stallings, Orvis Risner Elementary School, Edmond, OK Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0015 The Drinking Bird An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Clark Brean, Lebanon Union H. S., Lebanon, Or. Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicate ...

Earl Zwicker - Illinois Institute of Technology The Jensen Bar - What is it and How to Make One (See Sketch and Photo Below) Earl Zwicker Illinois Institute of Technology 1809 Heather Court BCPS Department NORTHBROOK IL 60062 CHICAGO IL 60616 (847) 272-6395 (312) 567-3384 Objectives: 1. To make a Jensen Bar 2. To learn where to get the materials 3. To learn ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0070 Electromagnets An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Erin Degenhart and Drew Hanson Email: trout@centric.net and erindegenhart@hotmail.com School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana Endorsed by: Lisa Blank University of Montana- School of Education Date: March 29, 2000 ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0058 Exploring the Path of Light An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Marci Koch Email: mkoch@erols.com School/University/Affiliation: Towson University Date: April 27, 1999 Grade Level(s): 4, 5 Subject(s): Science/Physics Duration: Two 45 minute sessions Description: Students will gain ...

Friction - What a Drag John J. Miller Maine East High School 1743 E. Forest Ave 2601 W. Dempster Des Plaines IL 60018 Park Ridge IL 60068 (708) 297-6368 (708) 825-4484 Objectives: At the end of this lab students will be able to: 1) recognize that weight and surface type affect friction. 2) recognize that surface area does NOT affect the friction. 3) control variables 4) Recognize that some thing ...

Give Me Energy April Luehmann Zion Lutheran School 100 Cedar Ridge Lane, # 308 3840 W. 216th Street Richton Park IL 60471 Matteson IL 60443 (708)633-0357 (708)747-7490 Objectives: The 7th and 8th grade students will be able to define, give examples of, and differentiate between potential and kinetic energy. Materials Needed: per group for Lab 1 roller skate wide, flat board (ramp) spring scale 2 blocks of wood some fo ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP- PHY0064 Glober An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Erika Hanson & Aneska Lindblad Email: makrina@selway.umt.edu School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana, Missoula, MT Date: November 8, 1999 Grade Level(s): 3, 4 Subject(s): Science/Physical Sciences Duration: 45 minutes to an ho ...

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How to speed up a slow Grandfather - The Pendulum Arthur Hermann Fiske Middle School 6166 N. Sheridan Road 6145 S. Ingleside Avenue Chicago IL 60660 Chicago IL 60637 (312) 973 - 2992 (312) 535-0991 Objectives: To introduce the concept of periodic motion and relate it to its use in a Grandfather type clock. To discover that the period of a pendulum is dependent on the length of the pendulum and independent of the weight of the ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-SCI0018 Ice Cream In a Bag An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Cindy Robinson, Owasso Junior High, Owasso, Oklahoma Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teachers from 14 western states ...

Inertia Peter Insley Retired 5652 Giddings Chicago IL 60630 Objectives: Inertia 1. Playing card and nickel Balance a playing card with a nickel on your index finger. Then with your other hand, try to flick the card out from under the nickel so that the card flies out but the nickel stays on your finger. 2. Tablecloth Pull the tablecloth out from under a set of dishes. Fill the cups ...

Inertia Peter Insley Retired 5652 W. Giddings Street Chicago IL 60630 (312) 283-0528 Objective: The idea is if enough demonstrations of inertia are done, the definition or meaning of inertia will become clear. Here is a list of the things I did, what I used, and how I did them. 1. Tablecloth and Dishes Get heavy dishes from garage sales or resale stores. Fill glasses 3/4 with water. Use red dye to make "wine". Use a cloth that has no hem on the si ...

Inertia Maeola Walker Chicago Board of Education 963 E. 84th Street, Apt. 201 1819 W. Pershing Rd. Chicago IL 60619 Chicago IL 60609 (312)723-0945 (312)535-3730 Objective: This lesson is for primary students. The main objective of this mini-teach is for students to learn and understand what inertia is. They will learn the difference between inertia for objects at rest and objects moving in a straight line. Materials Needed ...

Kinetic Energy and Work Yolanda Mc Gehee Lincoln Park High School 5451 S Cornell 2001 N Orchard St Chicago IL 60615 Chicago IL 60614 (312) 752-7366 (312) 534-8130 Objective: Kinetic energy can be thought of as the energy associated with the motion of an object and is equivalent to work. An example of kinetic energy is a moving hammer doing work on a nail. The hammer does work on the nail by driving it into the wall. ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0020 Laws of Reflection An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Douglas Vulcan, Florence Carlton Jr. High; Florence, MT Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9 Subject(s): Science/Physics OVERVIEW: Teaching Laws of reflection to Jr High students presented a problem to me until I started to use this activi ...

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Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-EAR0022 Magnetic Fields and Bermuda Triangles An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Alfons N. Bouchier; Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Science/Earth Science OVERVIEW: The magnetic field around a permanent magnet, like the gravitational ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0023 Magnets An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Rebecca Boak, Raymond Gabaldon, Los Lunas, NM Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teachers from 14 western states dedicated to impro ...

Mathematics/Physics Mass/Acceleration Renee M AllenLouis Wirth P.O. Box 7804959 S Blackstone Saint Anne IL 60964Chicago IL 60615 (773) 535-1410 Objective(s): To see the relationship between mass and acceleration of an object. Materials Needed: (8 groups of 3)………….8 pairs of scissors 8 spring carts 1 roll of masking tape 8 metersticks 8 sheets of plain paper 8 pencils 16 masses of 1 kg Strategy: Students will work in groups of three. In the group, one will be the starter, one w ...

Mathematics/Physics "It’s So Simple" Kimberly Baker-BrownfieldJacques Marquette Branch 4300 W. Ford City Dr. #9096201 S. Fairfield Chicago IL 60652Chicago IL 60629 (773) 535-9500 Objective(s): This lesson may be used as an introduction to Simple Machines. It may be applied to various grade levels. Students will receive a visual explanation of how machines we see in everyday life work. Students will also learn the need for these machines and why we must use them in our everyday lif ...

Mathematics /Physics The Soup Roll Christine FairFarragut High School 1842 S Kildare 2345 S Christiana Chicago IL 60623Chicago IL 60623 (773) 534-1300 Objective: This lesson is designed for Grade 5. Students will be able to determine if the contents of a can affect how long it takes to roll down an incline. Materials Needed: 3 6 x 1’ ft. slantboards 3 cans each of a creamy soup, a broth and a chunky 10 ¾ ounce soup cans 3 cooperative learning groups which elect a leader, roller ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0024 Matter and Heat An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Deborah Herndon, IXL Elementary School, Arkansas City, KS Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3 Subject(s): Science/Physical Sciences OVERVIEW: Young students have a difficult time conceptualizing many science concepts. They have a need to a ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0025 Measuring Calories An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Robert Willis, Riverton, Wyoming Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improvin ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-SPS0072 Measuring Temperature An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Laurie Lee and David Feeley Email: sculwul@aol.com (email address no longer valid) School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana Endorsed by: Dr. Lisa Blank, University of Montana Date: April 12, 2000 Grade Level(s): 3 Sub ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0026 Mixtures An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Gary L. Wiggins; Cascade Elementary School, WA Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5 Subject(s): Science/Chemistry OVERVIEW: Variables affecting the rate of the dissolving of a substance (solute) in water (solvent) are discussed and observed throug ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0028 Molecules and Temperature An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Kathy D. Baim, Holy Rosary Elementary, Idaho Falls, Idaho Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 west ...

Momentum Sandra Tucker Crown Fine Arts Academy 6728 N. Bosworth 2128 S. St. Louis Chicago IL 60626 Chicago IL 60623 (312)338-5220 (312)534-1680 Objective: This lesson is designed for primary level students. They will observe the transfer of momentum. Materials Needed: 2 or more pairs of rollerblades 2 cars - each car has a spring attached to the front bumper and velcro attached to the rear bumper. a weight ...

Momentum And Colliding Spheres Robert Watkins Beethoven Elementary School 9001 S. Cottage Grove 25 W. 47 Street Chicago IL 60619 Chicago IL 60609 (312) 651-7827 (312) 535-1480 Objective: Student will be able to understand that mass x velocity equals momentum. Student will be able to understand the impacts of collisions and their results. Student will be able to determine the vector of an incident. Materials: Paper, Chalk ...

Momentum Conserved Savannah Walker Mason School 2510 E. 83rd Street 4712 Keeler Street Chicago IL 60617 Chicago IL 60623 (312) 374-5342 (312) 534-1530 Objectives: The students will apply two of Newton's Laws of Motion discovering that Momentum is conserved. Materials: Newton's Cradle Carts Planks with skates screwed to the bottom "Crash Dummy Motorcycle" St ...

Motion of a Bowling Ball John J. Miller Maine Township High School East 1728 E. Forest Ave. 2601 Dempster Des Plaines IL 60018 Park Ridge IL 60068 (847) 297-6368 (847) 825-4484 Objectives: The students will be able to make a distance vs. time graph of a bowling ball and have practice reading distance vs. time graphs of various motions. Materials: A bowling ball, 5 - 10 stopwatches, a massive object to let the ball collide ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0029 The Motion of Molecules in Water An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Dorothy Manning, Edgemont Elementary, Idaho Falls, ID Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 7 Subject(s): Science/Physical Sciences OVERVIEW: The concepts involved with atomic theory are difficult for teachers to demonstrat ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0030 MTV no PTV An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: David McDonald, Sidney High School, Sidney, MT 59270 Date: May 1994 These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-SCI0073 Mysterious Bubbles An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jessica McDougall and Hillary Noles Email: dougall@selway.umt.edu School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana-Missoula Endorsed by: Dr. Lisa Blank, University of Montana-Missoula Date: April 4, 2000 Grade Level(s): 1, 2 Sub ...

Newton's Second Law of Motion Cynthia D'Souza De La Salle Institute 7423 N. Sheridan A3 3455 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago IL 60626 Chicago IL 60616 (312) 508-5978 (312) 842-7355 Objectives: To verify Newton's Second Law of motion by a) subjecting a body to multiples of a force; b) subjecting two bodies to the same force and qualitatively describing what happens; then quantitatively, the acceleration produced by a gentle ramp. D ...

Newton's Second Law; Mass-Acceleration Relationship with Dynamics Carts D. James Chichester Lincoln-Way High School 1430 N. Hoyne Apt #2 1801 East Lincoln Highway Chicago IL 60622 New Lenox IL 60451 (312) 292-0246 (815) 485-7600 Objectives: Students will form their own hypothesis about the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration for their dynamics cart system. First they will qualitatively evaluate a cart system, the ...

Newton's Third Law Jerri Chavis Langston Hughes 10301 S. Leavitt 226 W. 104th Chicago IL 60643 Chicago IL 60643 (773) 239-1932 (773) 525-5075 Objective: This mini teach is designed for grades K-2. Children will use inquiry and observation skills to determine Newton's Third Law of Motion; for every action there is a reaction; for every force there is an equal and opposite force. Materials Needed: (see bel ...

Newton's Third Law Of Motion Lilla E. Green Hartigan Elementary School 8044 S. Muskegon Avenue 8 West Root Street Chicago IL 60617 Chicago IL 60609 (312) 535-1460 Objective: This mini-teach is designed for grades 4 - 6. Pupils will verbalize and demonstrate Newton's 3rd Law of Motion: action and reaction. Materials Needed: These materials will be used for teams of five - six pupils. string tape lon ...

Newton's Third Law of Motion John E. McCoy Douglass Math and Science Academy 4343 N. Clarendon 543 N. Waller Chicago IL 60613 Chicago IL 60644 (312)477-2514 (312)534-6176 Objectives: This lesson is for 7th and 8th graders. Students will be able to do activities to demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion. Students will be able to explain Newton's law. Materials Needed: 1. dynamic carts 2. 100g weights-6 3. s ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0032 Non-Compressibility of Water An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Michael Burgoyne, Rosamond, UT Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to ...

Objects Race 500 Eloise Dillon Newton Bateman P.O. Box 60426 4214 N. Richmond Chicago IL 60626 Chicago IL 60618 (312) 534-5055 (312) 534-5055 Objective: ALL GRADES To determine how shape affects speed. Materials Needed: scale hoops balls Various solid disks can of beef broth can of mushroom soup Three yardsticks ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0033 One, Two, Three, Isaac Newton and Me An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jan Mader, Great Falls, MT Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0034 Optical Images An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jan Mader, Great Falls High School, Great Falls, MT Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedica ...

Orbital Motion Eleanor Kopsian Franklin E. Frazier 59l4 North Magnolia Ave. 4027 West Grenshaw Street Chicago, Illinois 60660 Chicago, Illinois 60624 (312) 534-6880 Objectives: In this activity the students will: l. compare a circle with an ellipse, 2. communicate an operational definition of an ellipse, 3. understand that as the foci of an ellipse are moved further apart the minor axis becomes shorter, 4 ...

Pendulums John J. Miller Maine East High School 1743 E. Forest Ave 6801 W. Dempster Des Plaines IL 60018 Park Ridge IL 60048 (708)297-6368 (708)825-4484 Objectives: The students will be able to determine what factors effect the period (time to swing back and forth) of a Pendulum. I use this for my sophomores in high school but don't let that fool you. This can be used at any level where students can count to twenty and tim ...

Periodic Motion - The Pendulum Deborah Lojkutz Joliet West High School 6010 Springside 401 N. Larkin Ave. Downers Grove IL 60516 Joliet IL 60435 (708) 964-6603 (815) 727-6950 Objectives: To introduce the concept of periodic motion and relate it to the movement of a pendulum. To discover that the period of a pendulum is dependent on the length of the pendulum and independent of the bob and the amplitude. Materials Needed: ...

Periodic Motion - The Pendulum Deborah Lojkutz Joliet West High School 6010 Springside 401 N. Larkin Ave. Downers Grove IL 60516 Joliet IL 60435 (708) 964-6603 (815) 727-6950 Objectives: To introduce the concept of periodic motion and relate it to the movement of a pendulum. To discover that the period of a pendulum is dependent on the length of the pendulum and independent of the bob and the amplitude. Materials needed: ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0035 pH An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: JIM L. TORGERSON, NORTH SEVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL, SALINA, UTAH Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated t ...

Porter Johnson - Illinois Institute of Technology Superball Physics Porter Johnson Illinois Institute of Technology 406 N Elmwood Avenue Biol Chem Phys Sci Dept OAK PARK IL 60302-2226 CHICAGO IL 60616-3793 (708) 383-2846 (312) 567-5745 Objective(s): This lesson is suitable for an 8th grade student. To study the motion of superballs in the air, colliding with and bouncing off smooth surfaces. Basic features of moving an ...

Positioning the fulcrum in class one levers Janis Gary Sullivan A. O. Sexton School 2851 S. M. L. King Drive 6020 S. Langley Ave. Chicago, Ill. 60616 Chicago, Ill. 60637 312 225-3010 312 535-0640 Objectives: 1. To identify the parts of a class one lever 2. To discover and demonstrate the relationship between force and the distance of the load from the fulcrum 3. To discover that work input = work output with the lever 4. To compute ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0036 Potential & Kinetic Energy An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Ben Pflugrad, Caldwell S.D.A. Elementary School; Caldwell, ID Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 ...

Potential Energy LaToya Bennett Robert H. Lawrence 12155 S. Stewart 9928 S. Crandon Chicago IL 60628 Chicago IL 60617 (312) 821-1968 (312) 535-6320 Objective: The main objective of this mini teach is to introduce the concept of potential energy. The students will recognize that potential energy is the ability to do work. The students will identify the two factors that effect potential energy. The following activities ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-SPA0037 Probes, Exploration & Application An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jan Mader, Great Falls, MT Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to ...

Projectile Motion Jan Dudzik Riverside-Brookfield High School 10025 Medill First and Forest Ave. Melrose Park IL 60164 Riverside IL 60546 708-455-0599 708-455-7500 Objective: As a result of this experience students will: 1. be able to recognize that projectile motion is the resultant of two independent velocities, horizontal and vertical. 2. determine which angle of l ...

Projectiles Rochelle Ingram Delano School 8414 S. Carpenter St. 3937 W. Wilcox St. Chicago IL 60620 Chicago IL 60624 (312) 224-1079 (312) 534-6620 Objective: This miniteach is designed for grades 3-8. The student will be able to measure angle and distance of an arc. Materials Needed: balls ping pong guns water guns bow and arrow dartboard/darts s ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHY0057 Properties of Matter An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Olivia Ingersoll & Jeannette Voet Email: livvy@selway.umt.edu & jvoet@selway.umt.edu (Note: both addresses outdated) School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana; Missoula, MT Date: March 29, 1999 Grade Level(s): 4, 5 Subject ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHY0068 Rainbow Straws An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Nicole DiDiano Email: nadst17+@pitt.edu (email address no longer valid) School/University/Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Endorsed by: Mr. Bernard Poole, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Date: January 31, 2000 Grad ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0074 Rainbows and Prisms An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Corette Oller and Michael Stephens Email: exodus@selway.umt.edu School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana Endorsed by: Lisa Blank University of Montana Date: April 4, 2000 Grade Level(s): 2 Subject(s): S ...

Reaction Time Roy Coleman Morgan Park High School 1744 W. Pryor Ave. Chicago IL 60643 312-535-2550 Objective: Each student will be able to obtain his/her reaction time by making simple measurements. Each student will also be able to find the constituent parts of their overall reaction time. Materials needed: Each group of two will need one 30 cm (12 inch) r ...

Richard J. Watson - Orr High School Linear Motion: Speed, Velocity & Acceleration Richard J. Watson Orr High School 1110 South Taylor Avenue 730 North Pulaski Road OAK PARK IL 60304 CHICAGO IL 60624 (773) 534-6500 Objectives: This lesson is designed for high school and is adaptable to lower levels. Students will be able to measure linear distance and time and calculate ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0039 The Ringer An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Roger Kramer, John Baker Elem., Albuquerque, NM Date: May 1994 These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to im ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0040 Rocket to Success An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Pete Sandall Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: October 28, 1996 Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6 Subject(s): Science/Physics Description: This lesson plan is a simple science experiment that students can use to understand ...

Rockets Rochelle Ingram Delano School 8414 S. Carpenter St. 3937 W. Wilcox St. Chicago IL 60620 Chicago IL 60624 (312) 224-1079 (312) 534-6620 Objective: This miniteach is designed for grades 3-8. The student will be able to design or build their own rocket. Materials Needed: Materials listed are for groups of five. rocket kits ditto paper tape glue gun 3/4 in. dowel rod corrugated paper ruler scissors 1 in. cof ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0041 Roller Coasters in the Classroom An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Michael Kneese, Snake River Junior High, Blackfoot, Idaho Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Science/Physics OVERVIEW: Many of the principles of kinetic and potential energy can be experienced by s ...

Rolling Spheres on Inclined Planes Kenneth Guzik O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy 6024 W. Warwick Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60634 (312) 534-3640 Objectives: The students will be able to determine the distance of a sphere rolling down an inclined plane and discover that inclined planes make work easier. Materials needed: 4 meter sticks, 1 2.5 cm. steel sphere, 1 metal inclin ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-SCI0042 Seeing Sound & Sonar An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan AUTHOR: Blaine W. Greenhalgh, American Fork Junior High, American Fork, UT Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 7, 8 Subject(s): Science OVERVIEW: This activity is used to introduce ocean floor mapping and features. It is important for students to unde ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0043 Simple Harmonic Motion An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Lauren Tanner, Barnett Elementary. Payson, UT Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedi ...

Simple Machines Bonnie Anderson Libby School Annex 5414 S. Christiana 5338 S. Loomis Chicago IL 60632-3218 Chicago IL 60609 (312) 436-3389 (312) 535-9350 Objectives: This lesson was designed for students in grades 2-4. The students will be able to identify the six simple machines and how they are used in our lives. They will gain a basic understanding of the use of force and effort. Materials Needed: For Inclined Plane ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0044 Simple Machines An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United State ...

So You Want to Hit a Home Run? Karlene Joseph Walther Lutheran High School 4452 N. Narragansett 900 Chicago Avenue Harwood Heights IL 60630 Melrose Park IL 60160 708-867-1568 708-344-0404 Objectives: 1. Students will demonstrate a relationship between the position of the baseball bat and the baseball at the point of contact to direct the ball in the appropriate hitting field. 2. Students will determine the center of percuss ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0067 Spool Racer An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Annie Flynn and Nikki Hittle Email: flynna@u.arizona.edu; nhittle@selway.umt.edu School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana, Missoula, MT Endorsed by: Lisa Blank University of Montana, Professor Date: November 4, 1999 ...

Sports in Physics: Measuring Velocity in a Mini-Olympics Marion T. Hill Disney Magnet School 401 E. 32nd St. 1440 N. Marine Dr. Chicago IL 60616 Chicago IL 60613 312-326-0287 312-252-7455 Objectives: 1. To demonstrate an understanding of the difference between speed, velocity, and acceleration. 2. To compute velocity. 3. To compute acceleration. 4. To read and construct a line graph and a bar graph tha ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0054 Static Electricity An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Heather Schraeder and Katie Marshall Email: msch@bigsky.net, bkmarsh@mssl.uswest.net School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana, Missoula, MT Endorsed by: Lisa Blank, University of Montana, Missoula, MT Date: December 8, 1998 ...

Straight Line Motion in Two Parts Ann M. W. Brandon Joliet West High School 1544 Edgewood Ave 401 N. Larkin Ave Chicago Heights IL 60411 Joliet IL 60435 (708) 756-2635 (815) 727-6950 Objectives: Students will observe both constant and accelerated (changing) motion. They should be able to calculate speed from distance and time measurements. They will graph distance vs time for each motion and observe that the two motions loo ...

Straight Line Motion with a Stomper Ann Brandon Joliet West High School 1544 Edgewood Ave 401 North Larkin Ave Chicago Heights IL 60411 Joliet IL 60435 (708) 756-2635 (815) 727-6950 Objectives: After this experience, the student should 1. be able to define average speed (distance traveled/time) 2. be able to graph distance vs time and velocity vs time 3. be able to find the velocity from the distance time graph (slo ...

Strings and Springs Michael McIntosh Whitney Young Magnet High School 8029 S. Washtenaw Av. 211 S. Laflin St. Chicago IL 60652 Chicago IL 60607 (312) 434-4936 (312) 534-7539 Objective: By measuring several periodic phenomena, the student will make graphs and determine what the different shapes indicate. Materials: Two springs Two strings slightly longer than 1 m 120 washers Four stopwatches Strategy: The activities ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHY0046 Structure of Matter An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Linda Smith; Shedeck Elementary, Yukon, OK Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 5 Subject(s): Science/Physical Sciences OVERVIEW: As a veteran science teacher, I have always found the structure of matter to be the most difficult lessons to make ...

by Robyn Battle General Subject Areas: Electromagnetic Spectrum; Space Science Best For Grades: 5-10 Student Prerequisites: browser skills, number manipulation Time Requirements: 1 hour prep time; 1-3 class periods Materials Required: Internet connected computer with WWW browser program. Ability to print HTML pages as text helpful. Overview: A self-tutorial that introduces the electromagnetic spectrum through the concepts of wavelength and amplitude. Students learn to associa ...

Super-Ball Physics Porter W. Johnson Illinois Institute of Technology 406 N. Elmwood Avenue Professor of Physics Oak Park IL 60302-2226 Chicago IL 60616-3793 (708) 383-2846 (312) 567-5745 Objectives: To study the motion of a ball in the air, its collision with a hard surface, and subsequent bouncing. The idea is to take an familiar toy and use it to demonstrate basic features of moving and colliding objects. Materials ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0047 Tasty Solution An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Cindy Robinson, Owasso, OK Date: May 1994 These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quali ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0048 Teaching the Periodic Table with Database Software An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Authors: Mary Lou Hall, Joe Figlino, St. Vincent DePaul Parochial School, Denver, CO Date: 1994 Grade Level(s): 6, 7 Subject(s): Science/Chemistry Science/Technology MAJOR OBJECTIVES: To learn the periodic table ...

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Tops Sandra Tucker Crown Fine Arts Academy 6728 N. Bosworth 2128 S. St. Louis Chicago IL 60626 Chicago IL 60623 (312)338-5220 (312)534-1680 Objective: This lesson is designed for primary level students. They will observe angular motion - precession. Materials Needed: Bicycle wheel - Put handles on the axle through the center. Fill the tire with sand or if no tire, get a vacuum cleaner hose. Fill it with ...

Torque Larry L. Smart Helen Hefferan Elem.School 5525 W. Quincy St. 4409 W. Wilcox St. Chicago IL 60644 Chicago IL 60624 (312)378-9159 (312)534-6129 Objectives: This assignment will be for 6th grade students. The main objective of this mini- teach is to show the difference between Work and Torque, in relationship to Force and Distance. Materials Needed: 1. A Jensen balance bar with ten 50 gram weights. 2. A ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0053 Using Newton's Laws of Motion: Bottle Rocket Experiments An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Joel Moore School/University/Affiliation: Union Elementary, OH Date: June 4, 1998 Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8 Subject(s): Science/Physics Objectives: Students will attempt to: Use Newton's Laws d ...

Vectors Eileen Wild Retired 8117 W. Edgewater Road . N. Riverside IL 60546 . (708)447-0033 . Objective: The student is introduced to the concept that both magnitude and direction are necessary when giving instructions for locating a place. Modifications of this material make it suitable for grades three through twelve. Materials Needed: Map transparencies------Chicago Loop, School neighborhood, I. ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-PHS0063 Visible Light An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Denise Columbus Email: dabst14+@pitt.edu School/University/Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA Endorsed by: : Mr. Bernard Poole, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA Date: January 28, 2000 Gr ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #:AELP-CHM0050 Visual Models of Solutions and Concentrations An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Don Kissinger Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Science/Chemistry OVERVIEW: It is difficult for students to understand the concept of solutions and concentrations. A visual model is very he ...

Wanda Pitts - Douglas Academy Energy Wanda Pitts Douglas Academy 3434 S. Calumet Ave. 3200 S. Calumet Ave. CHICAGO IL 60616 CHICAGO IL 60616 (773) 534-9263 Objective(s): The students in third grade will be able to describe and compare how energy in different forms affects common objects and is involved in common events. Define kinetic and potential energy. Materials Needed: ...

Weightlessness Cynthia D'Souza De La Salle Institute 7423 N Sheridan A3 3455 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60626 Chicago IL 60616 (312) 508-5978 (312) 842-7355 Objectives: Mass remains constant but weight is the force with which the earth pulls the body to itself. Weight is felt by the support given to us by the floor. Weightlessness is a result of free fall. Orbital motion is a form of free fall. Materials Needed: analy ...

Search Lessons Write a Lesson Plan Guide Selection Criteria Copyright Statement Printer friendly text Lesson Plan #: AELP-PHS0069 What is Gravity? An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Susan E. Rice Email: firedancer2000@yahoo.com School/University/Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Endorsed by: Bernard Poole Univ. of Pitt at Johnstown Date: January 31, 2000 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Subj ...

Why Use Seat Belts? Larry Brandon Thornwood High School 1544 Edgewood Ave. 17000 South Park Avenue Chicago Heights IL 60411 South Holland IL 60473 (708) 756-2635 (708) 339-7800 Objective: To show some reasons for wearing seat belts. Materials: Per Group: Board (for ramp - length about .75 m to 1.0 m) Dynamics cart Books (for propping up one end of board + 1 for barrier) Clamp (to fasten b ...