Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson, students investigate what factors affect the force of gravity and use plotted data to determine graphically how each variable is related to the force of gravity. Students review their understanding of gravity and how to linearize a set of data. Students use a gravity simulation to collect... Read more »
Created by: Kevin Warren
Date Updated: February 8th, 2024
Universal Law of Gravity
In this lesson, students learn about the surprising results of the double slit experiment showing that particles have wavelike behavior through watching a Dr. Quantum video and through the PhET Quantum Wave Interference simulation. Students are split into groups to watch curated videos and create slideshow... Read more »
Created by: Kevin Warren
Date Updated: September 19th, 2024
Quantum Mechanics
In this lesson, students first review the principle of superposition of waves and constructive and destructive interference with slinkies. Students then investigate diffraction and how different variables change the interference pattern in the double slit experiment using the Wave Interference Phet... Read more »
Created by: Kevin Warren
Date Updated: March 1st, 2024
Quantum Mechanics
In this lesson, students examine how Einstein’s spacetime is warped by mass, and they learn to use this idea to explain how gravity holds the solar system together. Students investigate spacetime being warped by using a Fabric of Spacetime Table and then apply Newton’s Law of Gravitation to derive the... Read more »
Created by: Kevin Warren
Date Updated: February 15th, 2024
Universal Law of Gravity
