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Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction & Interference...That's COOL!
This CoolStuff post highlights the Mini Ripple Tank, a great way to address the wave-energy standards and to teach about the properties of waves by showing how water waves behave.
Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction & Interference...That's COOL!
This CoolStuff post highlights the Mini Ripple Tank, a great way to address the wave-energy standards and to teach about the properties of waves by showing how water waves behave.
Principia Mathematica: Let's Revisit Newton's Laws
Many people believe Newton’s Principia Mathematica was written to explain forces on blocks, falling stones, and pulleys. But that’s not true. Find out it's true purpose in this CoolStuff post.
Principia Mathematica: Let's Revisit Newton's Laws
Many people believe Newton’s Principia Mathematica was written to explain forces on blocks, falling stones, and pulleys. But that’s not true. Find out it's true purpose in this CoolStuff post.
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 pack in this CoolStuff post.
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 pack in this CoolStuff post.
Five Demonstrations for the First Day of Class!
Want to set the tone for the class on the first day? Check out five fun, but simple, demonstrations in this CoolStuff post.
Five Demonstrations for the First Day of Class!
Want to set the tone for the class on the first day? Check out five fun, but simple, demonstrations in this CoolStuff post.
Three Right Hand Rules of Electromagnetism
Don't let errors prevent you from teaching electricity and magnetism. Let us all be “right” and use the three right-hand rules described in this CoolStuff post.
Three Right Hand Rules of Electromagnetism
Don't let errors prevent you from teaching electricity and magnetism. Let us all be “right” and use the three right-hand rules described in this CoolStuff post.
The Physics of a Roller Coaster Loop
There is so much physics going on in the loop of a roller coaster. In this post, Use a Hot Wheels Track to collect Angular velocity, centripetal acceleration, conservation of energy, and more!
The Physics of a Roller Coaster Loop
There is so much physics going on in the loop of a roller coaster. In this post, Use a Hot Wheels Track to collect Angular velocity, centripetal acceleration, conservation of energy, and more!
Demonstration of The Photoelectric Effect!
In this CoolStuff post, learn about the discovery of the photoelectric effect and how easily it can be demonstrated.
Demonstration of The Photoelectric Effect!
In this CoolStuff post, learn about the discovery of the photoelectric effect and how easily it can be demonstrated.
Powering Imagination and Creativity OneCar at a Time
OneCar is a comprehensive STEM program that allows students to explore mechanics, energy, and motion in exciting ways. In this post, we create a few versions of the OneCar with its many parts.
Powering Imagination and Creativity OneCar at a Time
OneCar is a comprehensive STEM program that allows students to explore mechanics, energy, and motion in exciting ways. In this post, we create a few versions of the OneCar with its many parts.
Cool Stuff Demos with Violet Lasers
The Violet Laser Pointer has a stunning blue-purple glow at 405 nm and is perfect for teaching and demonstrating all about fluorescence, spectroscopy, and microscopy.
Cool Stuff Demos with Violet Lasers
The Violet Laser Pointer has a stunning blue-purple glow at 405 nm and is perfect for teaching and demonstrating all about fluorescence, spectroscopy, and microscopy.
Air Powered Projectile: An In-Depth Look
One of the best ways to engage your students in the study of projectile motion is with direct experiment and observation. In this post, we use our air-powered projectile and five experiments to get started.
Air Powered Projectile: An In-Depth Look
One of the best ways to engage your students in the study of projectile motion is with direct experiment and observation. In this post, we use our air-powered projectile and five experiments to get started.
Sound and Waves Demonstrations
The first step to Visualize Acoustics! The Mechanical Wave Complete Bundle is an important addition to the laboratory of any teacher who is passionate about the physics of waves or the physics of sound.
Sound and Waves Demonstrations
The first step to Visualize Acoustics! The Mechanical Wave Complete Bundle is an important addition to the laboratory of any teacher who is passionate about the physics of waves or the physics of sound.
Measuring Forces on an Inclined Plane
Forces On Inclined Plane Demonstrator makes the component theory of forces a tangible reality for every student! Here's how to use the Forces On Inclined Plane Demonstrator in your classroom.
Measuring Forces on an Inclined Plane
Forces On Inclined Plane Demonstrator makes the component theory of forces a tangible reality for every student! Here's how to use the Forces On Inclined Plane Demonstrator in your classroom.
Physics of a Diamagnetic Hover Board
It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's a levitating pyrolytic graphite being repelled by neodymium magnets. Shock your students with a unique Diamagnetic Hover Board as seen in this CoolStuff post.
Physics of a Diamagnetic Hover Board
It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's a levitating pyrolytic graphite being repelled by neodymium magnets. Shock your students with a unique Diamagnetic Hover Board as seen in this CoolStuff post.
Simple Model of How the Sky Changes Color at Sunset
Why is the sky blue? Furthermore, Why is it yellow at sunset? This CoolStuff post explains both with demonstrations using the Sunset Egg
Simple Model of How the Sky Changes Color at Sunset
Why is the sky blue? Furthermore, Why is it yellow at sunset? This CoolStuff post explains both with demonstrations using the Sunset Egg
Fun and Engaging Activities Using the Energy Stick
The Energy Stick is a cool and easy way to demonstrate many of the principles of electric current and light. Here are a variety of fun and engaging experiments using the Energy Stick.
Fun and Engaging Activities Using the Energy Stick
The Energy Stick is a cool and easy way to demonstrate many of the principles of electric current and light. Here are a variety of fun and engaging experiments using the Energy Stick.
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 CoolStuff post.
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 CoolStuff post.