Mrs Owlbert Einstein

In this physics lab, students use constant velocity (tumble) buggies to investigate motion. Students measure how long it takes the buggy to reach positions marked at regular intervals as it travels across the floor, collecting real experimental data. They then organize their data and create a position vs. time graph to analyze the motion and determine whether the buggy moves at a constant velocity. Through guided questions and analysis, students interpret the slope of their graph, connect it to

This assignment was originally planned for an Astronomy class to develop an appreciation for the planning involved in space exploration. Students are challenged to develop a travel plan in a step-by-step process so that they arrive to their destination at a specific time. This assignment is great for encouraging students to apply problem solving skills and encourages them to think outside the box to make their sure their plans are executed in perfect timing. Some algebra is required to complete

Your Astronomy or science students will be challenged to classify stars based on size and spectral class (color)! This activity encourages the sampling of many points of data to determine additional information about a group of results. It is not necessary to plot every piece of data, and this activity proves it! This practice is an introduction to the Hertsprung Russell Diagram (HR Diagram) for Astronomy students or is a great practice for practicing data analysis from a star-gazing perspectiv