October 30th, 2018

Middle School Resource: Giant Lens by Exploratorium

Middle School Resource Giant Lens by Exploratorium A large hanging lens creates upside-down images of distant objects and right-side-up images of nearby objects. You can locate the upside-down images by using a piece of white paper as a screen. The right-side-up images are harder to find. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.5.PS.1.3, MST4.I.PS4.4 Be sure […]

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April 3rd, 2017

Elementary School Resource: Circuit Construction Kit (DC Only) by PhET

Elementary School Resource Circuit Construction Kit (DC Only) by PhET Students in the Physical Science and Physics class can use this simulation to: -Build a circuit with resistors, light bulbs, batteries, and switches -Take measurements with the realistic ammeter and voltmeter -View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a life-like view Related […]

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