Alex Edgar
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Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
About the store
I have taught high school since 2005-2006. I create almost all my own materials because doing so helps me think through the questions, "What do I most want students to get out of this lesson?" and "What questions are they likely to have as we go through this topic?" I include insights gained in my teacher notes and directions. Courses that I have taught (and therefore developed the curriculum for and differentiated to multiple academic levels) are pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, general science, physics, and chemistry.
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Graphing - Interpreting Distance vs Time Graphs
This worksheet gives students 4 distance vs time graphs and a series of questions about each to lead them through reading graphs. The main goal is to hammer home the point that slope = velocity. This is the second in my set of worksheets on graphing that will lead students through the basics of constructing graphs, interpreting the meaning of graphs, and calculating quantities from graphs. This is ideal for physical science classes where the students are in pre-algebra or algebra 1.
7th - 9th, Adult Education
Graphing, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Graphing Bundle
Oobleck Lab - Chemistry / General Science
This is an introduction to matter activity that I do with all levels of general science and chemistry classes that I have taught. There are various "Oobleck" or slime recipes available all around the internet - the one in this activity is close to slightly more fluid than Silly Putty and uses a Borax solution to bind the polymers in Elmer's Glue so that it will stick to itself.
The activity involves no math and is purely qualitative observation-based. I have some pre-lab questions for the stu
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in:Â Lab Bundle
Momentum - Intro Practice Problems
These are some intro practice problems in the topic of momentum. As with my other worksheets, this one includes guidelines to help the students organize their work.
This is meant for a younger, introductory class. The math-level of the problems is for students who are either in pre-algebra or algebra 1.
7th - 9th, Adult Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Momentum & Impulse Bundle
Graphing - Interpreting Velocity vs Time Graphs
I use this worksheet on velocity vs time graphs as a followup to the distance vs time graphs before introducing the kinematic equations. This is primarily for an introductory physical science class or lower level physics class. The goal is to guide students through looking at details of graphs and think about what the graphs mean physically. Key is included as pages 3 and 4.
8th - 10th, Adult Education
Graphing, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Graphing Bundle
Simple Machines - Ramp Lab
This is a "low budget" simple machines lab that focuses on the Inclined Plane. Students will compare the advantage and efficiency of a shallow plane against a steeper plane. I use this lab with my freshman general science classes and junior conceptual physics classes after working through the Simple Machines notes and practice problems. It can take students anywhere from half an hour to a full "block" (in my school, 80 minutes). It is intended for students who are in pre-algebra or algebra 1
7th - 11th, Adult Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Lab Bundle
Simple Machines - Notes & Problems with Key
Topic: Simple Machines actual mechanical advantage, ideal mechanical advantage, work input, work output, and mechanical efficiency. This is an introductory lesson to introduce terms and equations before students perform labs. I use this with my freshman level general science and junior conceptual physics classes after we complete the unit on work and power. It is intended for students who are in pre-algebra or algebra 1. Depending on the level of your students, this could take between 30 and
7th - 10th, Adult Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Physics Bundle
Kinematics - Constant Speed Lab
This is a 2 page low-tech lab for an academic level introductory physics or physical science that focuses on the relationship between distance covered and time traveled for an object moving at (nearly) constant velocity. It includes data table, graphing, and analysis questions. Ideally, it should be used after the students have worked through my other worksheets on graphing as some of the analysis questions depend on their understanding of slope = velocity for a distance vs time graph. Update
8th - 10th, Adult Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS
8.EE.B.5
, 8.EE.B.6
, HSA-REI.D.10
 +1
Also included in:Â Kinematics Bundle
Graphing - Calculating velocity from a distance vs time graph
Graphs and analyzing graphs are an essential part of both math and science. This worksheet guides students through calculating slopes (velocities) from distance vs time graphs. My set of worksheets on graphing will lead students through the basics of constructing graphs, interpreting the meaning of graphs, and calculating quantities from graphs. This is the third in the set I use to teach students to analyze distance vs time graphs before I have the students do the "Constant Speed lab". Key Inc
7th - 9th
General Science, Graphing, Physics
Also included in:Â Graphing Bundle
The Bundle-of-Bundles
Whatever I have in my other bundles is in this one giant bundle. This way there are no overlaps ("graphing" can overlap with "lab", which can overlap with each of the physics sub-topics of "kinematics", "forces", "momentum and impulse", and "Work-Energy"). Most resources have keys attached. I am in the process of inventing and refining more materials for my pre-algebra class to give them opportunities for practical applications relating to linear (proportional) relationships, and I will upload t
Not Specific
Algebra, Applied Math, Physics
Impulse & Momentum Problems
This is a one page mix of simple impulse and momentum calculations that I use with my general science (lower level freshman physics / chemistry) classes. Typically I have them do the Momentum Marble Bash & watch the Sports Figures videos on Impulse & Momentum along with a throwing-a-raw-egg-at-a-sheet demo. The math-level of the problems is for students who are either in pre-algebra or algebra 1.
8th - 10th, Adult Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Momentum & Impulse Bundle
Graphing - constructing a graph from a data table
After students have learned to plot individual points (check out my Battleship-style Game), they will need to learn to construct and interpret graphs composed of many points. My set of worksheets on graphing will lead students through the basics of constructing graphs, interpreting the meaning of graphs, and calculating quantities from graphs. This activity involves plotting points for two different graphs and then considering how those points relate to each other. The first graph is a directly
7th - 9th, Adult Education
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Graphing Bundle
Physics Bundle
Here are all the physics topics that I have in one bundle: Kinematics Forces Momentum-Impulse Work-Energy-Power Some graphing (other graphing is math-focused) Most things have Keys attached. 20% discount for bundling.
8th - 11th
Applied Math, General Science, Physics
Graphing Activity: "Making Tracks" - Friction-Work-Energy & Hot Wheels
This is an activity that I do with both my physics classes and my pre-algebra / algebra 1 classes. Full page of teacher notes and sample answers included. Students roll Hot Wheels cars along a track starting from various heights and measure the distances that the cars roll. They then make a graph of distance rolled vs starting height, find the slope, and predict how far their car will roll if the hill height is adjusted again. This activity connects the concrete ("car rolls a distance after star
7th - 10th
Graphing, Physical Science, Physics
Force Bundle
Included are the 7 Force-focused activities & problem sets I use: 1) Intro Elevator Ride Activity 2) Introduction to Free Body Diagrams 3) Basic F=ma problems 4) 2nd law lab ("Low Budget Drag Races") 5) Review of Forces & motion (Kinematics) 6) Two Test versions with keys 7) Buoyancy Lab (3rd Law)
8th - 10th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
8.EE.B.5
, 8.EE.C.7
, HSA-REI.B.3
 +1
Graphing Bundle
This bundle includes all of my graphing activities and problem sets. The focus of each of these activities is two-fold: 1) Plotting points correctly 2) Understanding the meaning Most of these activities are paper-and-pencil only. "Graphing Real World Data" starts with a hands-on class activity of timing a bowling ball's roll across the room to show students a concrete example of an object moving and then constructing a graph from the motion to teach the students that a line diagonally upward on
7th - 10th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS
8.EE.B.5
, 8.EE.B.6
, HSA-REI.D.10
 +1
Lab Bundle
These are all of my lab activities. Many include making and analyzing some kind of graph from the data and all include analysis questions to help guide students through thinking about the meaning of what they did as well as how it connects to the world outside the classroom. All of them require the teacher to gather lab equipment for the class to be able to do the activity. Most of these activities are general science or physics-focused. A few are chemistry-focused. Topics include: kinematics-co
8th - 11th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Kinematics - Free fall problems
This is a short set of kinematics problems that I use after I do the Free Fall Activity and walk the students through a few example problems. It uses the concept of accelerated motion (by gravity) to find distance, final velocity, and time in the context people acting in stories (which is more fun than "a block is dropped off a cliff").
As with many of my other worksheets, this one includes equations at the top and guide-lines for each problem to help the students organize their work (as well
8th - 10th, Adult Education
Arithmetic, General Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Kinematics Bundle
Work & Power Problems
Here are a variety of work and power problems for students either in pre-algebra or algebra 1; I use these with my freshmen general science and conceptual physics classes. Some problems have multiple parts in order to tie together the Work (W = F*d) and Power (P = W/t) equations with the occasional time unit conversion. I included guidelines for some of the multipart problems to help the students identify which concept was dominant (work or power) in that part of the problem. As with my other
7th - 11th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in:Â Work, Energy, & Power Bundle
Momentum & Impulse Bundle
This is a bundle of my Momentum & Impulse problems, activities, and quiz: 1) Two labs 2) Three sets of problems 3) Review problems and Quiz 20% off individually priced items.
8th - 11th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSA-REI.A.2
, HSA-REI.B.3
, HS-PS2-2
Graphing - Density Activity - Followup to Mass & Volume Activities
This is the third activity that takes data from the Mass Activity and Volume Activity to put them together to get the density of marbles. Students don't take any new data, but use their previous measurements of volume and mass to: 1) create a Mass vs Volume graph, 2) draw a best fit line through their data, 3) calculate the slope of the line, 4) write the equation of the line, and 5) use it to calculate the expected mass of 14 marbles to be compared to the actual mass of 14 marbles. For thi
7th - 9th
Algebra, General Science, Graphing
CCSS
8.EE.B.5
, 7.RP.A.2b
, 7.RP.A.2c
 +1
Also included in:Â Graphing - Linear relationship activities
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About the store
Experience
I have taught high school since 2005-2006. I create almost all my own materials because doing so helps me think through the questions, "What do I most want students to get out of this lesson?" and "What questions are they likely to have as we go through this topic?" I include insights gained in my teacher notes and directions. Courses that I have taught (and therefore developed the curriculum for and differentiated to multiple academic levels) are pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, general science, physics, and chemistry.
Teaching style
Mostly lecture-demo with a healthy dose of labs and activities that get students moving around because sitting all day sucks.
My own education history
B.S. Physics, Villanova
M.A. Education, Villanova
Additional biographical information
"Fudge factor" hits several aspects of my life beautifully: science-teacher, candy-maker, house-fixer, father of several boys.
My store photo is a sculpture of Moses that I saw in Italy with my wife in 2011 that shows him with horns, indicating a mistranslation from Hebrew in which he was said to have a halo, but the Renaissance-era Italians thought the word meant "horns". It amuses me.
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