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Review, apply, or introduction projectile motion with this fun competition project! Students work together to create an apparatus that will launch a ping pong ball off a table and (hopefully) into a bucket on the floor. The apparatus must be adjustable since the bucket could be 3 meters away, 4 meters away, or 5 meters away. Any groups that manage to land the ping pong ball in the bucket automatically get 100% and don't have to complete the reflection questions. This project is a fun way for

Students create a free hanging mobile to illustrate rotational equilibrium. A project log is used to keep track of progress, data, calculations, modifications, and reflections. The finished mobile is illustrated on a blueprint along with the specifications of the mobile (lengths, weights, and torques). During 2-3 in class work days I have scales and meter sticks available for students to use to make measurements and have students provide the needed materials. Completed mobiles can be hung aro

Movie questions to help guide discussion of the characters and themes in Interstellar. Answer key is included. Students complete movie questions in small groups and then participate in the class discussion.

Movie questions to help guide discussion of the characters and themes in The Martian. Answer key is included. Students complete movie questions in small groups and then participate in the class discussion.

Research paper focused on the life and work of Isaac Newton. Great to use after learning about Newton's Laws of Motion or as a supplemental assignment. Document includes description of paper requirements and the rubric.