The Physics Lab

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines the forces of friction. The exercise measures the coefficients of kinetic and static friction of different surfaces. Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. This exercise uses a friction kit sold by Carolina Biological, but can be easily adapted for use with common materials. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers po

This inquiry-based activity is applicable to Astronomy, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Physics middle and high school classes. The exercise uses a light bulb, a tennis ball, and pins to model the seasons. The solstices and the equinoxes are also explored. Homeschool students will also benefit. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Earth Sciences - Earth's Place in the Universe Investigatio

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics classes examines the frequencies of sound waves produced by stringed instruments, and in open pipes and closed pipes. This Mini Lab is applicable to Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Waves and Sound Investigation and Experimentation Please follow my store, The Physics

This inquiry-based activity is applicable to Astronomy, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Physics middle and high school classes. The exercise uses an online application called the Motions of the Sun Simulator to model the seasons as seen from anywhere on the surface of the Earth, and at any time of day and year. Homeschool students will also benefit. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Ea

This comprehensive and quantitative unit covering the early history of astronomy and the Law of Universal Gravitation is intended for physics and physical science classes. The unit covers the celestial sphere, the seasons, the lunar phases and eclipses, planetary motion, and the Law of Universal Gravitation.. Applications in astronomy are explored, as well. The unit includes details of lectures, key demonstrations, example problems, and an end of the unit assessment with solutions. Applicable to

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines the harmonic frequencies of transverse waves created on a spring. Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This mini lab exercise can be used in conjunction with Mini Lab: The Speed of Sound. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Waves Investiga

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines the optics of both converging and diverging lenses. The exercise measures the focal length of each by using a simple optics bench. Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. This standalone mini lab exercise can also be used as a follow up to Mini Lab: Converging Lenses for more advanced students. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. Thi

This inquiry-based activity uses a light bulb, a tennis ball, and a small ball to model the lunar phases. The time at which each lunar phase can be seen is explored. This product is applicable to Astronomy, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Physics classes for both middle and high school students. Homeschool students will also greatly benefit. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Earth Scien

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics classes examines magnetic forces between iron bar magnets with a qualitative, in class activity followed up with an online PhET simulation. This Mini Lab is applicable to Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Matter and its Interactions, Forces Investigation and Experimenta

Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes uses Young's Experiment to measure the wavelength of the light of a laser, an important starting point in the study of optics. A Cornell Slit Plate is used in this experiment. Double slit arrangements can be found in optics kits sold by numerous vendors. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This standalon

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines concave mirrors. The exercise measures the focal length of a concave mirror by using a simple optics bench. Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standard: Physics - Waves Investigation and Experimentation This mini lab exerci

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics classes examines Coulomb's Law with a qualitative, in class activity followed up with an online PhET simulation. This Mini Lab is applicable to Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Electric Phenomena, Forces Investigation and Experimentation Please follow my store, The Ph

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines conservation of energy. This Mini Lab can be conducted by students at home under distance learning conditions, or in the classroom. The exercise uses an online PhET simulation. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Motion and Forces Investigation and Experimentation Please follow my st

Applicable to Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and various physical science classes such as physics. This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for mathematics or physical science classes reinforces the meaning of pi, and introduces students to the linearizing data. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the California Common Core State Mathematics Standards for Grade 8, as well as the following California State Science Standard: Invest

Applicable to middle school and high school science courses. This is a scavenger hunt specifically designed for the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. However, with careful planning, instructors can adapt this activity to any major planetarium or astronomy themed museum. Instructor's notes and student worksheets included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Earth Sciences- Earth's Place in the Universe Investigation and Experimentation This act

Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes.This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines the images formed by a plane mirror. The exercise also verifies the law of reflection, an important starting point in the study of optics. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Waves Investigation and Exper

This comprehensive and quantitative unit covering kinematics is intended for physics or physical science classes. The unit covers one dimensional and two dimensional kinematics and includes details of lectures, key demonstrations, example problems, and an end of the unit assessment with solutions. Applicable to Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. This unit is complemented by the following products: Laboratory: One Dimensional KinematicsLaboratory: Acceleration Due to GravityMini La

Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines the work-energy theorem. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Motion and Forces Investigation and Experimentation Please follow my store, The Physics Lab! Thank you! David Schalek is an award winning, Na

This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes examines Hooke's Law, otherwise known as the spring force. The exercise measures the spring constant and is important in the study of simple harmonic motion and other oscillations. Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. This exercise uses a Hooke's Law apparatus sold by Flinn Scientific. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This mini lab exerc

Applicable to Physical Science, Physics, Honors Physics, and AP Physics classes. This quantitative, inquiry based laboratory exercise for physics or physical science classes measures the speed of sound with a resonant chamber and tuning forks. Instructor's Notes and Student Worksheets are included. This mini lab exercise can be used in conjunction with Mini Lab: Standing Waves. This exercise covers portions of the following California State Science Standards: Physics - Waves Investigation and