Motion and Force
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Click here to access the NCSCOS document for 7th grade science. |
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Force and Motion |
Motion |
Roller Skating Physics: This video explains motion, speed, and velocity by using roller skaters. |
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Nature of Forces |
Friction: Explore how friction opposes motion in this interactive online activity. Forces in Action: Explore forces and motion in this interactive activity. Galileo Drops the Ball: Watch Galileo drop various items off the leaning tower. Olympic Luge: See how friction, gravity, and air resistance contribute to the luge. Buy a Frictionless Air Puck: Buy the toy that was demonstrated in class! |
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Newton’s Laws |
The Human Slingshot: See how Newton’s Laws can explain how the human slingshot works. Karate Physics: This video explains how karate experts can break boards and bricks with their bare hands! |
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Work and Simple Machines |
EdHeads simple machines: Find all the simple machines in a house or a tool shed.
Simple Machines Research Links Inquiry Almanac: Simple Machines
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Real-World Applications |
The physics of sports: See how science makes baseball, skateboarding, surfing, cycling, and other sports possible. Amusement Park Physics: See how physics makes your favorite amusement park rides more exciting. How to Make a Football: In this video clip, a real-life scientist shows you how physics is used to make footballs. Ski Jumping: This short video explains how ski jumpers can create lift to “defy gravity” for a few hundred feet! Make Tracks Roller Coaster: Design a roller coaster, then ride it! Funderstanding Coaster: Design a roller coaster based on correct physics, and your cart will make it through the track! Go! Activity: Pick your winners in a tournament bracket for sprinting, marathon, and tug-of-war. |
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