Lab Activities
Range of an Angled Projectile
Students will launch the projectile vertically and find the launch velocity. They will use that velocity to predict the projectile's range for a given launch angle.
Range of an Angled Projectile
Students will launch the projectile vertically and find the launch velocity. They will use that velocity to predict the projectile's range for a given launch angle.
Lab #33.7 Electric Fields: Charging Ahead
In this activity, students will observe the effects and behavior of static electricity.
Lab #33.7 Electric Fields: Charging Ahead
In this activity, students will observe the effects and behavior of static electricity.
Lab #32.1 Electrostatics: A Force to be Reckoned
In this investigation, students will explore the nature of a force. Students will determine whether or not the force is distinct from other known forces.
Lab #32.1 Electrostatics: A Force to be Reckoned
In this investigation, students will explore the nature of a force. Students will determine whether or not the force is distinct from other known forces.
Range of a Horizontal Projectile: Advanced
Students will measure a horizontal projectile's launch velocity and predict the projectile's range. They will then place a target at their prediction and observe if they were correct.
Range of a Horizontal Projectile: Advanced
Students will measure a horizontal projectile's launch velocity and predict the projectile's range. They will then place a target at their prediction and observe if they were correct.
Teaching Motion with the Air Puck
Lab 1 (middle school) Objective: When the force of a push or a pull acts on an object how is the motion of the object affected. Can you identify three different ways an objects motion can be made to change, when a force acts on an object? How is the direction of a force related to the change in motion of an object? Download Lab 1 Worksheet Download Lab 1 Answerkey Lab 2 (high school) Objective:In studying motion of objects, many times it is difficult to quantitatively measure objects on Earth because of ever-present friction issues. Often, our data and results are skewed due to these factors and generalization of the data is required in order to reach successful conclusions. The ability to minimize friction is a constant problem throughout the Physics lab; using "frictionless" carts or cars with "frictionless" ball-bearings frequently do not ease the errors that occur during any motion experiment. By using the Arbor "mini" Air Puck, many of the experiments that are performed in the lab requiring accurate data readings and results can now be attained. Using the Air Puck which can best simulate a "frictionless" surface, you and your partner can investigate and determine the following in a 4 part series of experiments: Newton's Laws of Motion Significant Figures and Units for Motion Initial Velocity, Final Velocity & Average Velocity Acceleration Download Lab 2 Worksheet Download Lab 2 Answerkey Required Equipment
Teaching Motion with the Air Puck
Lab 1 (middle school) Objective: When the force of a push or a pull acts on an object how is the motion of the object affected. Can you identify three different ways an objects motion can be made to change, when a force acts on an object? How is the direction of a force related to the change in motion of an object? Download Lab 1 Worksheet Download Lab 1 Answerkey Lab 2 (high school) Objective:In studying motion of objects, many times it is difficult to quantitatively measure objects on Earth because of ever-present friction issues. Often, our data and results are skewed due to these factors and generalization of the data is required in order to reach successful conclusions. The ability to minimize friction is a constant problem throughout the Physics lab; using "frictionless" carts or cars with "frictionless" ball-bearings frequently do not ease the errors that occur during any motion experiment. By using the Arbor "mini" Air Puck, many of the experiments that are performed in the lab requiring accurate data readings and results can now be attained. Using the Air Puck which can best simulate a "frictionless" surface, you and your partner can investigate and determine the following in a 4 part series of experiments: Newton's Laws of Motion Significant Figures and Units for Motion Initial Velocity, Final Velocity & Average Velocity Acceleration Download Lab 2 Worksheet Download Lab 2 Answerkey Required Equipment
Lab #29.12 Light: Trapping the Light Fantastic
In this activity, students will investigate the behavior of light as it passes from one transparent material to another.
Lab #29.12 Light: Trapping the Light Fantastic
In this activity, students will investigate the behavior of light as it passes from one transparent material to another.
Lab #29.3 Light: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Students will investigate the minimum size mirror required for you to see a full image of yourself.
Lab #29.3 Light: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Students will investigate the minimum size mirror required for you to see a full image of yourself.
Lab #27.8 Light: Sunballs
In this activity, students will estimate the diameter of the sun.
Lab #27.8 Light: Sunballs
In this activity, students will estimate the diameter of the sun.
Acceleration Galileo's Inclined Plane
Students will perform a classic Galileo experiment to measure acceleration.
Acceleration Galileo's Inclined Plane
Students will perform a classic Galileo experiment to measure acceleration.
Lab #27.7 Light: Pinhole Camera
In this activity, students will observe images formed by a simple convex lens and compare cameras with and without a lens
Lab #27.7 Light: Pinhole Camera
In this activity, students will observe images formed by a simple convex lens and compare cameras with and without a lens
Projectile Motion
Students will formulate a prediction on how high an air-powered projectile will reach.
Projectile Motion
Students will formulate a prediction on how high an air-powered projectile will reach.
Lab #27.6 Light: Pinhole Image
In this activity, students will investigate the operation of a pinhole "lens" and compare it to the eye.
Lab #27.6 Light: Pinhole Image
In this activity, students will investigate the operation of a pinhole "lens" and compare it to the eye.
Color Addition
Students use the Light Box and Optical Set to observe the results of combining beams of colored light.
Color Addition
Students use the Light Box and Optical Set to observe the results of combining beams of colored light.
Lab #26.9 Sound: Sound Off
In this activity, students will hear a dramatic effect of the interference of sound.
Lab #26.9 Sound: Sound Off
In this activity, students will hear a dramatic effect of the interference of sound.
Lab #26.1 Sound: Slow Motion Wobbler
In this activity, students will observe and explore the oscillation of a tuning fork.
Lab #26.1 Sound: Slow Motion Wobbler
In this activity, students will observe and explore the oscillation of a tuning fork.
Lab #23.5 Heat: Warming by Freezing
In this activity, students will demonstrate that heat is released when freezing occurs.
Lab #23.5 Heat: Warming by Freezing
In this activity, students will demonstrate that heat is released when freezing occurs.