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6 Experiments for Fluid Dynamics
6 Experiments for Fluid Dynamics
Need ideas for the fluids unit in AP Physics 1? These 6 experiments will help you dive into fluid dynamics concepts confidently!
Kinetic Energy Demonstrated With Newton's Cradle & Colliding Steel Spheres
Kinetic Energy Demonstrated With Newton's Cradle & Colliding Steel Spheres
Explore illustrations on how Newton's cradle utilizes the conservation of energy. These demonstrations allow for students to engage with the conversion of kinetic energy and visualize it in memorable way!...
7 Energy and Momentum Demos That Will  Engage Your Students!
7 Energy and Momentum Demos That Will  Engage Your Students!
Aside from the Newton’s Cradle and the Faith in Physics pendulum, there are not very many well known energy and momentum demonstrations. In this video and article I write to...
Calories From a Heat Pack
Calories From a Heat Pack
The heat pack is a convenient way to warm up your hands, but it also can provide a good lesson in physical science. Observe the unique applications of a heat...
Liquid Crystal Sheet Demos
Liquid Crystal Sheet Demos
Safely demonstrating the principles and properties of heat can sometimes be a risky proposition. But it doesn't have to be. Understand how the Liquid Crystal Sheet accomplishes that in this...
See Energy Transformation with a Thermal Camera or Steel Spheres
See Energy Transformation with a Thermal Camera or Steel Spheres
There is no shortage of energy transfer in America's pastime. Observe how you can explain and demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Energy in baseball with this CoolStuff post.
The Importance of the Best Fit Line
The Importance of the Best Fit Line
The Best Fit Line Ruler takes the guesswork out of determining the line that captures the most central points on a scatter graph. Here are some tips for graphing scientific...
Kinetic Energy Into Thermal Energy
Kinetic Energy Into Thermal Energy
Use these three demonstrations to drive home the principle of energy conservation, especially the conversion of kinetic energy into thermal energy.
Boyle, Charles and Cans...Oh, How I love the pressure!
Boyle, Charles and Cans...Oh, How I love the pressure!
In this CoolStuff blog post, Bridgette Sparks of Saline High School in Michigan talks about the high-pressure environment she has created in her classroom! Well, at least with the subject...
Duke students find a way to walk on water...Well, not quite.
Duke students find a way to walk on water...Well, not quite.
Enjoy this cool video of Duke students running and stomping on the non-Newtonian fluid "oobleck".
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Fluids are abundant and possess a variety of properties that can excite the mind. Read this CoolStuff post to find 7 demonstrations about the abilities of fluids that will liven...
Introducing Energy with the Learning Cycle
Introducing Energy with the Learning Cycle
The Learning Cycle is a three phase approach to science instruction developed by Atkin and Karplus in 1962. In this post, dive into some of the aspects of the Concept...
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