Examine the pendulum motion of a trapeze swing in this video-enhanced lesson plan. Dig deeper by calculating a pendulum's period from its length. Details »
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Explore how Newton's three laws of motion affect the circus dogs in this video-enhanced lesson plan. Witness how inertia works, calculate acceleration with the force and mass and observe that every action has a reaction. Details »
Discover why projectile objects will follow a curved path while in the air by examining the physics of juggling in this video-enhanced lesson. Recognize how gravity affects vertical velocity by calculating the height of an object's arc. Details »
Explore how the principle of conservation of linear momentum is used by trapeze artists in this video-enhanced lesson plan. Calculate the velocity of a trapeze artist by understanding how the momentum in a closed system is conserved. Details »
Examine various styles of architecture and the works of well-known architects to see the basic principles of design used in building a house. Design and build a model of a home complete with furniture that adheres to planning and zoning regulations. Details »
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