Lab Activities
What is a Magnet?
Students will use a compass to observe the effects of a magnet and then create a temporary magnet to achieve the same effects.
What is a Magnet?
Students will use a compass to observe the effects of a magnet and then create a temporary magnet to achieve the same effects.
Light a Bulb Inquiry
This simple inquiry lab challenges students to light a mini bulb using only a battery and one short wire.
Light a Bulb Inquiry
This simple inquiry lab challenges students to light a mini bulb using only a battery and one short wire.
Electric Currents and Fields
Students will observe that the magnetic field created by a coil of wire is perpendicular to the plane of the coil and adjust the strength and direction of the current.
Electric Currents and Fields
Students will observe that the magnetic field created by a coil of wire is perpendicular to the plane of the coil and adjust the strength and direction of the current.
Conductors and Insulators
In this exercise, students will study a number of materials to see whether or not they are conductors.
Conductors and Insulators
In this exercise, students will study a number of materials to see whether or not they are conductors.
Genecon and Lost Energy
Students will operate a Genecon Hand Crank Generator to study the Law of Energy Conservation.
Genecon and Lost Energy
Students will operate a Genecon Hand Crank Generator to study the Law of Energy Conservation.
Racing Marbles: The Race
Students will simultaneously roll two marbles down separate ramps with contrasting designs and predict which marble will win a race.
Racing Marbles: The Race
Students will simultaneously roll two marbles down separate ramps with contrasting designs and predict which marble will win a race.
Observing Acceleration with an Accelerometer
Students will use a liquid accelerometer to observe different types of motion and classify the acceleration.
Observing Acceleration with an Accelerometer
Students will use a liquid accelerometer to observe different types of motion and classify the acceleration.
Lab #35.3 Electric Circuits: Be The Battery
In this activity, students will provide energy to an electric circuit using their own muscle power.
Lab #35.3 Electric Circuits: Be The Battery
In this activity, students will provide energy to an electric circuit using their own muscle power.
Acceleration Due to Gravity
Students will perform three activities to determine the acceleration due to gravity.
Acceleration Due to Gravity
Students will perform three activities to determine the acceleration due to gravity.
Factors Affecting Frequency
Choose between two experiments that allow students to test mass, length, and amplitude; to determine which affects the frequency of a simple pendulum.
Factors Affecting Frequency
Choose between two experiments that allow students to test mass, length, and amplitude; to determine which affects the frequency of a simple pendulum.
Graphing Pendulum Motion
Students predict and then measure, using a motion sensor, the changing position, velocity and acceleration of a simple pendulum
Graphing Pendulum Motion
Students predict and then measure, using a motion sensor, the changing position, velocity and acceleration of a simple pendulum
Lab #35.2 Electric Circuits: An Open & Short Case
In this activity, students will explore open circuits and short circuits.
Lab #35.2 Electric Circuits: An Open & Short Case
In this activity, students will explore open circuits and short circuits.
Physical Pendulum
Students will observe a physical pendulum and measure its period, and then construct a simple pendulum with the same period.
Physical Pendulum
Students will observe a physical pendulum and measure its period, and then construct a simple pendulum with the same period.
Simple Pendulum
Students will test varying masses and lengths, to determine their effect on the pendulum's period.
Simple Pendulum
Students will test varying masses and lengths, to determine their effect on the pendulum's period.
Lab #35.1 Electricity and Magnetism: Batteries and Bulbs
In this activity, students will explore various arrangements of batteries and bulbs, and the effects of those arrangements on bulb brightness.
Lab #35.1 Electricity and Magnetism: Batteries and Bulbs
In this activity, students will explore various arrangements of batteries and bulbs, and the effects of those arrangements on bulb brightness.
Ticker Tape Motion
Students will record and graph the motion of a car that moves with constant acceleration.
Ticker Tape Motion
Students will record and graph the motion of a car that moves with constant acceleration.
