Research Enhancement: Water Purification
Students research, discuss, and write about a local water pollution issue.
Project: Design a Galvanic Cell
Students use a voltage sensor and a variety of supplies to design a galvanic cell that can light LED bulbs in series or in parallel.
Research Enhancement: Galvanic Cells
Students research, discuss, and write about the pros and cons of moving towards homes and cars fully powered by rechargeable batteries.
Forces in Equilibrium
In this lab, students first compare forces created from weights hanging from a load cell. Then, students will construct simple bridges, add weights, and...
Internal Forces
In Part 1, students learn how to measure tension and compression using a load cell and beams. In Part 2, students construct a bridge, then, study tension...
Moments in Equilibrium
In this lab, students construct a bridge to explore moments in equilibrium. Students will move weights across their structure, measure reaction forces,...
Strength of Members
In this lab, students use a force sensor to study the force limits of samples varying in length and thickness. Students will analyze the impacts of compression...
Truss Analysis
In this lab, students construct bridges and measure the forces in each member to develop a deeper understanding of compression and tension within a structure.
Reading Graphs
In this activity, students will use motion sensors to generate motion graphs. Then, students will use the graphs to practice their graphical analysis skills.
Acceleration and Gravity
In this activity, students will use motion sensors to analyze how gravity affects the motion of falling objects varying in size and mass.
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