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Sound and Waves: Good Vibrations Part 2
In this installment, we will present additional demonstrations that not only show how sound waves are produced, but also reveal how they may be recorded and reproduced.
Sound and Waves: Good Vibrations Part 2
In this installment, we will present additional demonstrations that not only show how sound waves are produced, but also reveal how they may be recorded and reproduced.
Sound and Waves: Good Vibrations Part 1
It is estimated that human beings receive over 90% of their information from light and sound. Use the following experiments to gain first hand experience with the properties of waves in general and sound.
Sound and Waves: Good Vibrations Part 1
It is estimated that human beings receive over 90% of their information from light and sound. Use the following experiments to gain first hand experience with the properties of waves in general and sound.
Renewable Energy: Fuel Cell Technology
Looking for an interactive introduction to hydrogen power for your students? We've got you covered with the following renewable energy experiments.
Renewable Energy: Fuel Cell Technology
Looking for an interactive introduction to hydrogen power for your students? We've got you covered with the following renewable energy experiments.
Haunted Laboratory: Halloween Physics
Put a spooky spin on science with a Haunted Laboratory! Take a look at Physics Teacher Chris Chiaverina's favorite haunted laboratory exhibits and student activities to incorporate at your school.
Haunted Laboratory: Halloween Physics
Put a spooky spin on science with a Haunted Laboratory! Take a look at Physics Teacher Chris Chiaverina's favorite haunted laboratory exhibits and student activities to incorporate at your school.
Extending Our Senses: Indirect Measurement
Teach your students how extend their senses and make measurements they never dreamed possible in this CoolStuff post.
Extending Our Senses: Indirect Measurement
Teach your students how extend their senses and make measurements they never dreamed possible in this CoolStuff post.
A Smorgasbord of Optical Phenomena
This collection of laboratory experiences will take your students on a journey through the world of light, color, and perception.
A Smorgasbord of Optical Phenomena
This collection of laboratory experiences will take your students on a journey through the world of light, color, and perception.
Chemistry: Gas Laws Smorgasborg
These activities introduce students to the behavior of gases in different situations so that they may draw their own conclusions before being given formal instruction in gas laws.
Chemistry: Gas Laws Smorgasborg
These activities introduce students to the behavior of gases in different situations so that they may draw their own conclusions before being given formal instruction in gas laws.
Introducing Newton's Laws with Learning Cycles
Engage with this Newton's Laws Exploratory that consists of a "smorgasbord" of twelve fun and simple activities.
Introducing Newton's Laws with Learning Cycles
Engage with this Newton's Laws Exploratory that consists of a "smorgasbord" of twelve fun and simple activities.
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 Development stage.
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 Development stage.
Hands On Science Activities Part 3
In this last post for our hands-on activities, we cover five additional activities to try in your classroom: Pop-Can Calorimeter, Pendulum, Generators and Motors, Watts Up?, and Sugar and Strength.
Hands On Science Activities Part 3
In this last post for our hands-on activities, we cover five additional activities to try in your classroom: Pop-Can Calorimeter, Pendulum, Generators and Motors, Watts Up?, and Sugar and Strength.
Hands on Science Activities Part 2
In the second installment of this series we cover six new activities and address topics on acceleration, mass, gravity, light, and energy.
Hands on Science Activities Part 2
In the second installment of this series we cover six new activities and address topics on acceleration, mass, gravity, light, and energy.
Hands On Science Activities Part 1
Embark on the first of three CoolStuff posts where we offer demo ideas that can take learning away from the books and into your student's own hands.
Hands On Science Activities Part 1
Embark on the first of three CoolStuff posts where we offer demo ideas that can take learning away from the books and into your student's own hands.