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Let dracula, frankenstein,and some of their friends explain some everyday physics phenomena.
Music requires Quicktime to play. |
| Learn about the states of matter, the comosition
of an atom, the periodic table, and chemical reactions. This is a good site for beginning chemistry students. If you are confident that you know all about chemistry try the chemistry quizzes to check your knowledge! |
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| Learn about the periodic table.
Click on an element to learn more about it including some history of the element and it's uses. You can also print your own periodic table. |
| Just for fun! Look up what elements were used in different comics. |
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Very amusing. Warning,
requires a fast computer! |
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Learn about the pH scale, how your taste buds are affected by different tastes, how to make liquids change colors, and how to make invisible ink. |
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Amusement Park Physics
Funderstaning Roller Coaster
More Roller Coasters
What does physics have to do with amusement parks? Find out by designing your own roller coaster. Be careful though, it must pass the safety inspection.
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| Simple machines are simple tools used to make work easier. Learn about different types of simple machines and where you use them in your every day life. |
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Visit the Exploratorium and learn about the physics of baseball, cycling, hockey, and my personal favorite, skateboarding! |
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| Learn the physics of many of your favorite sports including football, baseball, track and field, basketball, golf, pool, and skateboarding. |
Learn how to fold tons of
paper airplanes including a space shuttle, Nighthawk, Concord, or if you get really good a Blue Angels Triple Plane. Think about Bernoulli's principle and how it affects the flight of these planes. |
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| Learn about the
first flight, longest flight, and design your own model aircraft. |
| What makes an airplane fly? How does a spacecraft stay in orbit? Why does a balloon float in the air? This National Air and Space Museum website will answer these questions and more. |
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| This module will introduce you to many of the basic concepts involved with Electricity and Magnetism. We will introduce you to static charge, moving charge, voltage, resistance, and current. Magnetism and how it relates to electricity will also be presented. |
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| Topics include Motion, Planetary Motion, Electricity & Magnetism, Sound & Waves, and Light & Energy. |
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Learn about circuits and use the online lab to play with circuits and test out Ohm's law. |
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Interactive site to learn about different types of energy, alternative energy sources, how to save energy, etc. |
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Interactive site to learn about different types of energy, alternative energy sources, how to save energy, etc. |
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This website it all about the science of sound. The interactive sound lab is fun to play around with. |
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How does music work? Interactive activities are lots of fun. |
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Did you ever wonder how they made movies like King Kong or Lord of the Rings? Learn the science and math behind special effects. |
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| Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? Then this is the place for you! From engines to bread to the
human body, this is the site to find out How Stuff Works! |
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| Do you have a question about how something works but can't find the answer? You can ask the experts your particular question by visiting this site. You can also look at answers given to other curious people like you. |
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Learn about building bridges, skyscrapers,
domes, dams, and tunnels. Good for everyone but especially those interested in engineering. |
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Perform real time experiments using your computer or common household items. |
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This site offers information about the general subject of physics. Throughout this site, you will have opportunites to learn about each area of physics, including the classical ideas of physics and the modern. Each subject area offers background info, experiments, FAQ's, games and quizzes to test your knowledge. |
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