Physics Lessons

I was talking to my brother a few weeks back when he told me about this new bottle-flipping thing that his students were doing (he is the principal at a local charter school and apparently they've

Want to make a fun DIY toy that moves? This kinetic carousel spins wildly and demonstrates potential and kinetic energy.

I love activities with food and opportunities for students to be creative with food. I talk about it more here. So, I am always looking for a new "competition" type activity to challenge students. I have done a Iron Kid Chef Activity and a Cupcake Competition with my students. I was super excited to come up with a new idea for a food competition. Really, it isn't a new idea. People have been making gingerbread houses for ages. But at least it is a new spin on the idea....to tie in some…

Think as a scientist and predict how the force of friction works. Then conduct hands-on experiments with friction using a spring scale.

LEGO Building- Exploring Inertia with a Moving Platform

Tinker Ball activity (for simple machines). An online game where students create their own invention Students love this activity!!!

This Archimedes’ screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and lower things. In fact, a screw is actually an inclined plane (ramp) wrapped around a cylinder or a cone. Archimedes was a Greek philosopher who […]

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Newton's laws of motion are fun when learning with these free printable worksheets that include a word search, crossword, and a coloring page.

Find out how to create a toy that seems to defy gravity-- a cool balance trick and neat science experiment.

Exploring Force - Science Experiments for Kids as part of free 5 week Simple Machines unit for kids in K-5th grade. Lots of very clever, fun ideas! (kids activities)

This model is made by sandwiching 90-straws between two layers of sticky tape. On plucking at one end a wave will travel and return back. Twist it to show "c...

Newton's Laws game

"Best Idea Ever!" ~ Funny take on the gravity experiment of Sir Newton. ~ Great video for "inferences" too.

Your kids will love these kinetic energy experiments and activities.