Grades:
9th Grade
Students use a 2-D physics sandbox, called Algodoo, to simulate the factors that might affect the period of a circular orbit of a planet about a star. Students develop Kepler's 3rd Law conceptually by
Grades:
10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Students determine the period of rotation for the flying pig toy using formulas derived throughout the circular motion unit.
Grades:
9th Grade
This lesson plan focuses on the use of several materials to create a rocket and a launcher. Remodel the rocket as needed to validate Newton’s third law of motion and projectile motion.