This Dynamic Period Table of Elements allows you to sort elements by many different methods, as well as displaying the individual and group characteristics of each element, and all of the factual information needed to fully describe the element. This should be very useful for those who are connected to Physical Science classes in the 8th grade, or a chemistry class in High School.
the systematic study of the inorganic world, as distinct from the study of the organic world, which is the province of biological science. Physical science is ordinarily thought of as consisting of four broad areas: astronomy, physics, chemistry, and the Earth sciences.
The Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom Topics 1-D Kinematics The motion of objects in one-dimension are described using words, diagrams, numbers, graphs, and equations.
Newton's Laws Newton's three laws of motion are explained and their application to the analysis of the motion of objects in one dimension is discussed.
Vectors - Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions Vector principles and operations are introduced and combined with kinematic principles and Newton's laws to describe, explain and analyze the motion of objects in two dimensions. Applications include riverboat problems, projectiles, inclined planes, and static equilibrium.
Momentum and Its Conservation The impulse-momentum change theorem and the law of conservation of momentum are introduced, explained and applied to the analysis of collisions of objects.
Work, Energy, and Power Concepts of work, kinetic energy and potential energy are discussed; these concepts are combined with the work-energy theorem to provide a convenient means of analyzing an object or system of objects moving between an initial and final state.
Circular Motion and Satellite Motion Newton's laws of motion and kinematic principles are applied to describe and explain the motion of objects moving in circles; specific applications are made to roller coasters and athletics. Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation is then presented and utilized to explain the circular and elliptical motion of planets and satellites.
Thermal Physics The distinction between heat and temperature is thoroughly explained. Methods of heat transfer are explained. The mathematics associated with temperature changes and phase changes is discussed; its application to the science of calorimetry is presented.
Static Electricity Basic principles of electrostatics are introduced in order to explain how objects become charged and to describe the effect of those charges on other objects in the neighboring surroundings. Charging methods, electric field lines and the importance of lightning rods on homes are among the topics discussed in this unit.
Current Electricity The flow of charge through electric circuits is discussed in detail. The variables which cause and hinder the rate of charge flow are explained and the mathematical application of electrical principles to series, parallel and combination circuits is presented.
Waves The nature, properties and behaviors of waves are discussed and illustrated; the unique nature of a standing wave is introduced and explained.
Sound Waves and Music The nature of sound as a longitudinal, mechanical pressure wave is explained and the properties of sound are discussed. Wave principles of resonance and standing waves are applied in an effort to analyze the physics of musical instruments.
Light Waves and Color The behavior of light waves is introduced and discussed; polarization, color, diffraction and interference are introduced as supporting evidence of the wave nature of light. Color perception is discussed in detail.
Reflection and the Ray Model of Light The ray nature of light is used to explain how light reflects off of planar and curved surfaces to produce both real and virtual images; the nature of the images produced by plane mirrors, concave mirrors, and convex mirrors is thoroughly illustrated.
Refraction and the Ray Model of Light The ray nature of light is used to explain how light refracts at planar and curved surfaces; Snell's law and refraction principles are used to explain a variety of real-world phenomena; refraction principles are combined with ray diagrams to explain why lenses produce images of objects.
Discovery Education Science powers your district's elementary and middle-school science curricula with up-to-date, standards-based virtual labs, simulations, reading passages and more, coupled with a real-time assessment component that measures student's progress.
Organized around an inquiry framework and covering Physical, Earth and Space, and Life Sciences, Discovery Education Science is designed to encourage exploration, stimulate critical thinking, and deepen understanding of science.
Succeed in Understanding Physical Science Physical Science consists of the studies of Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science (coming soon). It is concerned with physical properties, as opposed to the study of the characteristics of living things done in the Life Sciences.
Knowledge of Physical Science is important for the development of the products we use. It is also an interesting and exciting subject of value in many walks of life. There is a great need for people who understand scientific principles and know how to think logically. Your knowledge and skills in these areas can help you excel in school, advance your career or improve your business.
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They cannot replace the real thing, but they can help students learn science! Some of the best we have seen come from the British Broadcasting Corporation. Students can easily generate & test hypotheses. Click on the picture to the left to visit our Light, Heat, Electricity page, and go to # 8.
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS Photosynthesis basics; Making sugar out of air, water, and sunshine; Carbohydrates; What's a carbon-based life form; Oxygen, carbon, and other things we're made of; What a glucose molecule looks like - sort of. Science education from FT Exploring.
learningscience.org is an organization dedicated to sharing the newer and emerging "learning tools" of science education. Tools such as real-time data collection, simulations, inquiry based lessons, interactive web lessons, micro-worlds, and imaging, among others, can help make teaching science an exciting and engaging endeavor. These tools can help connect students with science, in ways that were impossible just a few years ago. Take a look at a few different types of "learning tools" at this link, Tool Examples. At this point in our project we are highlighting some of the best web resources for science concepts. Although our main emphasis is on students, teachers, and parents, really anyone interested in science education will find the site useful and informative.
Using the National Science Education Standards(1996, National Academy of Sciences) as our framework, we highlight only the best of these "learning tools" for students and teachers. All of the featured tools go through a review process. Once a "learning tool" is submitted it is analyzed by an editorial panel of science educators and scientists for content and design.
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These interactives are longer than one or two screens. They lead the student through a new experience. Edheads is a leader in this type of learning tool. Simples Machines (#1) and Weather (#3) are two fantastic others by Edheads. Click on the picture to the left and choose #1.