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Physics The following links contain lesson plans, teaching materials and information based on physics.

MCLA Physics -the BS program provides the necessary depth of study and appropriate laboratory and research experience. Studying physics is not only for those who strive for a career in teaching, science or engineering. More...

Coty's Science Education Zone- Cartoon laws of physics. Are your students tired of those boring old Newton's Laws? These laws correspond to what they are truly expert in: the behavior of falling cartoon characters.

 

The Physics Classroom-The Physics Classroom Tutorial is an online physics tutorial written for high school physics students. The tutorial was originally developed for Regular-level Physics students at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois.

 

NASA Imagine the Universe- Astrophysic Lesson plans for grades 6-12

 

Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics NASA, Each page at this site describes a single topic related to basic airplane aerodynamics, propulsion, model rockets, and kites.

 

The Physics Department-WAVES! Here, we will be considering mechanical waves. This type of wave is defined as a disturbance that moves, or propagates, through a medium. Light waves have much in common with mechanical waves, they share a lot of mathematics. However, for a complete understanding light waves you will need a bit more explanation than will be found here.

 

Online Videos

Quantum Physics Double Slit Experiment - What The Bleep Movie

Simulations in Physics

NASA Connect Who Put the Micro in Gravity

The Math and Physics of Rovers on Mars

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