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​The Periodic Table
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The periodic table is arranged in rows and columns. The columns are called groups, or families. The horizontal rows of elements in the periodic table are called periods. In this Virtual Lab, you will explore the relationships among families and periods of elements.

Sun, Light & Shadows
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Learn about light & shadows as you experiment with different lights sources and objects. Move light to and from objects and see what happens.

Forces in Action
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​What happens when you make a steep gradient or add a parachute to the back of the truck? Find out while enjoying this fun, interactive game.

Force and Newton's Laws 
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Force is a push or pull on an object. Net force is the difference between two opposing forces. In this Virtual Lab, you will investigate the relationship between mass, acceleration, and force by experimenting with falling objects of various masses under a range of gravitational conditions.

Friction
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Learn about friction as you experiment how the movement of vehicles responds to different surfaces and levels of resistance in this great friction game. 

Ballistics Lab
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Acceleration due to Gravity Variations Laboratory
Using the cannon angle of 33 degrees, determine the velocity needed to hit the bulls-eye on each planet.

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  • HOME
    • Exoplanets
    • Insects
    • Plants
    • Zoo Time
  • Lesson Resources
    • K - 5 Physical Science (Unit 1) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 1
      • 1st Grade - Unit 1
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 1
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 1
      • 4th Grade - Unit 1
      • 5th Grade - Unit 1
    • K - 5 Earth Science (Unit 2) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 2
      • 1st Grade - Unit 2
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 2
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 2
      • 4th Grade - Unit 2
      • 5th Grade - Unit 2
    • K - 5 Life Science (Unit 3) >
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 3
      • 4th Grade - Unit 3
      • 5th Grade - Unit 3
    • Middle School Science Lessons >
      • Middle School Resources
    • High School Lessons >
      • Physics and Space Science
      • Earth Science
      • Ecology and Biology
  • Shows/Tickets
    • Girl Scout and Boy Scout Programs