Rick Bobrick

A visual journey exploring Newton's three Laws of Motion. Included in this new and improved version of the original: the 1st Law of Inertia, the 2nd Law of Acceleration, and the often misunderstood 3rd Law of Paired (Action-Reaction) Forces . Filled with numerous real word examples to help your students understand and appreciate one of the greatest scientific accomplishments of all time. An excellent, conceptual overview at a bargain price!. Not intended for note taking, some prior knowledge of

A 'case study' approach to the study of plate tectonics that culminates in a paper lab activity that requires students to complete an illustrated guide to 8 'case studies'. Includes lab introduction, procedure, write up, and all the requisite resources for student success. Illustrated Cover Page 1: The Andes MountainsPage 2: The San Andreas FaultPage 3: The Mariana TrenchPage 4: The Himalaya MountainsPage 5: Mid-Atlantic RidgePage 6: Pacific Ring of FirePage 7: The Great African Ri

The second in a series of 11 note packs that cover a complete middle level, physical science course (chemistry and physics). Unit 2, "The Properties of Matter" includes the following content: Properties of Matter; Mass; Volume; Metric Measurement (units and Tools); Density of Matter and more (9 pages). The cover sheet includes a bullet list of student learning objectives. Information on each (one sided) note page is concise and accurate; topics are distilled for beginners but never "dumbed down

This Power Point presentation provides a thorough overview of the water cycle, setting the stage for the Water Cycle Lab activity. Students, working in teams of two or three will observe how the heating (w/hot plate) and cooling (w/ice) of H2O produces the two key phase changes that drive the water cycle. They will observe evaporation (indirectly), condensation, and yes! - even precipitation all within the confines of lab beaker. Teachers are responsible for all safety instructions regarding the

This package includes three image rich, interactive Power Points, three companion worksheet activities and two note pages. The "Shapes of Motion" section examines linear, projectile, circular, rotational, and simple harmonic motions. The "States of Motion" portion examines rest, constant velocity, and accelerations (positive, negative, and directional). The companion worksheets require students to identify shapes and states of motion using many common examples; correct responses are keyed into t

A visually captivating and inter-active look at food chains, food webs, and the producers, consumers, and decomposers that keep the energy flowing. Includes an inter-active multiple choice review of terms and concepts and is highlighted by some stunning images of predators and their prey. This is a real attention grabber that your students will be sure to enjoy.

An introduction to basic metric measurements, including, common units, and tools. Types of measurement covered are linear distance, solid and liquid volume, mass, and density. Includes interactive slides geared toward the application of common units. A fantastic introduction for beginners and an excellent review for more experienced students.

A fantastic way to introduce the topic of weather to beginners. This includes a printable weather survey for students and a Power Point keyed to the survey. This activity provides a visual exploration of weather ingredients, weather phenomena, reasons for the seasons, and weather instruments. No better way to get students excited about weather studies in school and at home.

An image rich, introductory Power Point that examines the molecular and macro views of the temperature dependent conditions commonly called the "states of matter". This Power Point is not intended for note taking; some prior knowledge is required for proper narration.

Why is the Sun losing five million tons of mass per second? How did 57 Kg of Uranium end the War in the Pacific (WW II)? The most intriguing fact in all of science leads to a simple explanation of Einstein's famous/infamous equation: E =mc^2

My brother's worm experiment carried out in the desert of New Mexico/ Will they help him grow bigger tomatoes? This simple power point will get your students thinking as it focuses on the importance of a control test.

In this paper lab students will convert a topographic map of an island into a cross sectional profile. This will help them visualize how contour lines are used to represent three dimensional landforms. Includes lab intro, procedure, data sheet, and discussion analysis items. A quick and easy lab that will be as much fun as it is instructional.

This Power Point covers the fundamental of static electricity including, contrasting current electricity, the principle of shifting/standing electric surface charge, the law of electrostatic attraction and repulsion, and lightning.

This interactive Power Point uses the principles of the Kinetic-Molecular Theory to explore thermal expansion and thermal contraction. Delves into the relationship between changes in volume that occur during expansion and contraction and how they affect the density of fluids. Also provides the molecular explanation for the expansion of water at freezing. Your students will be challenged by the ideas presented and they should gain an appreciation for how this important physical change process pla

An Earth Science map sampler that introduces the variety of different ways that scientists display information about our planet. Maps included: latitude-longitude, topographic, bathymetric, weather, temperature, isobars, and tectonic plates.

A series of text message exchanges that engages students in an interesting a very different way, while reviewing the steps of the scientific method for conducting experiments. Try it, you'll like it.

This simple 5 page mini-book examines the common observations produced by Earth's orbit around the Sun. Includes periodicity, solstices and equinoxes, seasonal temperature variations, opposite seasons, and leap "year".

The first in a series of 11 note packs that cover a complete middle level, physical science course (chemistry and physics). Unit 1, "The Foundations of Science" includes 4 pages: Scientific Method; Branches of Science; Scientific Data; Graphing Scientific Data. The cover sheet includes a bullet list of student learning objectives. Information on each (one sided) note page is concise and accurate; topics are distilled for beginners but never "dumbed down" and the most important ideas, laws, theo

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