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    Why Do Some Objects Fall Faster Than Others?

    Put Galileo's theories to the test with bricks and feathers! Introduce your pupils to the fundamentals of gravity with…

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    Do Objects Float Better in Salt Water Than in Fresh Water?

    Will a bottlecap really float in salt water?Students will learn about density and surface tension with this printable…

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    Does It Matter How Much Air Is in Your Basketball?

    Help students get a "handle" on understanding air pressure Students observe how different levels of air pressure affect…

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    What Materials Conduct Static Electricity Best?

    Learn about electricity in this "shocking" science experiment! In this hands-on science project, pupils build their own…

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    Observing Sound Waves

    Students will conduct an experiment that will allow them to see sound waves in action.

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    Can Sound Travel Through Things?

    Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.

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    How Do Different Surfaces Affect the Momentum of Marbles?

    Help your pupils better understand momentum with this hands-on activity. Pupils are challenged to use various equations…

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    Inertia in Motion

    Through experimentation, students will learn about the first law of motion, including inertia, force, and friction.

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  • Force and Motion

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    Force and Motion

    This worksheet is great to use in your classroom to help students understand an extremely complicated concept: force and…

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  • Newton's Laws Printable Book (3-6)

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    Newton's Laws Printable Book (3-6)

    Browse this printable book of teacher resources that provides science activities using readily available materials.…

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    Jumping Coins

    Students will learn about work versus force by dropping coins on a ruler.

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  • Whirlybirds

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    Whirlybirds

    Build and modify flying paper vehicles in order to observe the effects of gravity, air resistance, and slipstreaming.

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  • Roller Coasters

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    Roller Coasters

    Build a miniature roller coaster in order to observe the effects of gravity and momentum.

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  • Build an Insulator

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    Build an Insulator

    Use this lab to teach your students how insulation can help to store heat.

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    Can Water Make a Bottle Rocket Fly Higher?

    Introduce pupils to Newton's third law of motion with this hands-on science activity. Find out if additional rocket…

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    Learning about Levers

    Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.

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  • Playground Physics Printable Book (Grades 3-6)

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    Playground Physics Printable Book (Grades 3-6)

    Share a book that describes science activities on the playground that use readily available materials. Students will…

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  • Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

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    Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

    Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of potential, radiant, and kinetic energy.…

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  • Chutes Away

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    Chutes Away

    By making different types of parachutes, students will learn about the effects of air resistance on falling objects.

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  • Rubber Band Blast Part I

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    Rubber Band Blast Part I

    Children explore the range of a rubber band. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that…

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  • Seat-Belt Safety Part II

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    Seat-Belt Safety Part II

    Students continue to demonstrate the importance of seat-belts and air bags in cars.

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    The Tablecloth Trick and Inertia

    Students will learn about inertia and by performing the tablecloth trick.

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  • Finding Frequency

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    Finding Frequency

    Students will discover the frequency at which a pendulum moves.

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  • Speedy Spool Part I

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    Speedy Spool Part I

    Explore the differences between potential and kinetic energy.

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