Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

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Solar System Walkabout (Solar System Size and Scale Activity)

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One of my favorite activities when teaching astronomy is the “Solar System Walkabout”. In this activity we first compare the sun to a bowling ball and then go through each of the planets and show its size at this scale. Once sizes are established, we then try to recreate the correct distance between planets. The students soon realize that the classroom is way too small for us to accomplish our goals so we take it out outside and do a little fieldtrip or “walkabout” to capture the real scale of t

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Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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Kinetic Energy Equation practice with Ms. Miller

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Lady of the Science

In this video I go over how to complete the Kinetic Energy Equation, one half mass multiplied by velocity squared. I go over two examples in which students can follow along and practice identifying variables based on their associated units. I also add in a very short descriptor of how to complete Scientific Notation.

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Algebra, Physical Science, Physics

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