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Inclined Plane - Simple Machine
5 Minute Preview
Investigate how an inclined plane redirects and reduces the force pulling a brick downward, with or without friction. A toy car can apply a variable upward force on the brick, and the...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoSki Lifts and Simple Machines
5 Minute Preview
Here's a perfect easy prep STEM challenge to celebrate winter and winter sports! Students create a ski lift chair and the skier! Each group will divide into two
Lesson Info Launch GizmoSimple Harmonic Motion
5 Minute Preview
Observe two different forms of simple harmonic motion: a pendulum and a spring supporting a mass. Use a stopwatch to measure the period of each device as you adjust the mass hanging from...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFunction Machines 1 (Functions and Tables)
5 Minute Preview
Drop a number into a function machine, and see what number comes out! You can use one of the six pre-set function machines, or program your own function rule into one of the blank machines....
Lesson Info Launch GizmoAtwood Machine
5 Minute Preview
Measure the height and velocity of two objects connected by a massless rope over a pulley. Observe the forces acting on each mass throughout the simulation. Calculate the acceleration of...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFunction Machines 2 (Functions, Tables, and Graphs)
5 Minute Preview
Drop a number into a function machine, and see what number comes out! You can use one of the six pre-set function machines, or program your own function rule into one of the blank machines....
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFunction Machines 3 (Functions and Problem Solving)
5 Minute Preview
Drop a number into a function machine, and see what number comes out! You can use one of the six pre-set function machines, or program your own function rule into one of the blank machines....
Lesson Info Launch GizmoPulley Lab
5 Minute Preview
Use a pulley system to lift a heavy weight to a certain height. Measure the force required to lift the weight using up to three fixed and three movable pulleys. The weight to be lifted and...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoLevers
5 Minute Preview
Use a lever to lift a pig, turkey, or sheep. A strongman provides up to 1000 newtons of effort. The fulcrum, strongman, and animals can be moved to any position to create first-, second-,...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoAnts on a Slant (Inclined Plane)
5 Minute Preview
Lift food using ants with the help of a slanted stick. The steepness of the stick, the number of ants, and the size of the item being lifted can be varied. Observe the effect of friction on...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoWheel and Axle
5 Minute Preview
Use a wheel and axle to move a heavy load. Find out how many athletes it takes to move the load under different conditions. The radii of the wheel and the axle can be adjusted to help study...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoPulleys
5 Minute Preview
Lift a variety of heavy objects (armchair, safe, piano) using pulleys and a rope. Systems of one, two, four, or six pulleys can be used. Up to six people can be used to pull on the rope,...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoCompound Interest
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FREE with no time limit!
5 Minute Preview
Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFraction Artist 1 (Area Models of Fractions)
5 Minute Preview
Develop understanding of fractions by making modern paintings. Find different ways to divide a canvas into equal-sized sections. Make paintings to represent simple fractions and to find...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoAdding Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
5 Minute Preview
Add fractions with the help of the Fractionator, a fraction-tile-making machine in the Gizmo. Model sums by placing the tiles on side-by-side number lines. Explore the usefulness of common...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoProgrammable Rover
- New!
5 Minute Preview
In this introduction to coding, program a rover to explore the surface of Mars. Start by using tiles to create simple programs involving moving forward or backward, turns, jumps, loops, and...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoEnergy of a Pendulum
5 Minute Preview
Perform experiments with a pendulum to gain an understanding of energy conservation in simple harmonic motion. The mass, length, and gravitational acceleration of the pendulum can be...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoForce and Fan Carts
5 Minute Preview
Explore the laws of motion using a simple fan cart. Use the buttons to select the speed of the fan and the surface, and press Play to begin. You can drag up to three objects onto the fan...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoToy Factory (Set Models of Fractions)
5 Minute Preview
Create a set of stuffed animals: monkeys, giraffes, and rabbits. Toys can be painted red, green, or blue. Describe the makeup of the set (animals or colors) with fractions. Arrange the toys...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoEquivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
5 Minute Preview
Explore fractions using the Fractionator, the machine that makes fraction tiles. Compare fractions and find equivalent fractions by arranging the tiles on two horizontal rows. Explore...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFractions Greater than One (Fraction Tiles)
5 Minute Preview
Explore fractions greater than one with the Fractionator, a fraction-tile-making machine in the Gizmo. Create sums of fraction tiles on two number lines. Sums greater than one are shown as...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoTorque and Moment of Inertia
5 Minute Preview
One of the simplest machines is a see-saw lever. Place up to eight objects on the lever at different locations and try to balance it. Calculate net torque and moment of inertia based on the...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoSimplifying Algebraic Expressions I
5 Minute Preview
Meet Spidro, a quirky critter with an appetite for algebraic expressions! As Spidro's adopted owner, it's your responsibility to feed him so that he grows into… whatever it is that a Spidro...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoHomeostasis
- Stem Case
In the role of a physician assistant, students help a young man, named Anthony, who has Type II diabetes and high blood pressure. Students must make a diagnosis and then must apply the...
Lesson InfoCompound Interest
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FREE with no time limit!
5 Minute Preview
Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME...
Lesson Info Launch GizmoHomeostasis
- Stem Case
Video Preview
In the role of a physician assistant, students help a young man, named Anthony, who has Type II diabetes and high blood pressure. Students must make a diagnosis and then must apply the...
Lesson InfoInclined Plane - Simple Machine
5 Minute Preview
Investigate how an inclined plane redirects and reduces the force pulling a brick downward, with or without friction. A toy car can apply a variable upward force on the brick, and the mechanical advantage and efficiency of the plane can be determined. A graph of force versus distance illustrates the concept of work.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoSki Lifts and Simple Machines
5 Minute Preview
Here's a perfect easy prep STEM challenge to celebrate winter and winter sports! Students create a ski lift chair and the skier! Each group will divide into two
Lesson Info Launch GizmoSimple Harmonic Motion
5 Minute Preview
Observe two different forms of simple harmonic motion: a pendulum and a spring supporting a mass. Use a stopwatch to measure the period of each device as you adjust the mass hanging from the spring, the spring constant, the mass of the pendulum, the length of the pendulum, and the gravitational acceleration.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFunction Machines 1 (Functions and Tables)
5 Minute Preview
Drop a number into a function machine, and see what number comes out! You can use one of the six pre-set function machines, or program your own function rule into one of the blank machines. Stack up to three function machines together. Input and output can be recorded in a table and on a graph.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoAtwood Machine
5 Minute Preview
Measure the height and velocity of two objects connected by a massless rope over a pulley. Observe the forces acting on each mass throughout the simulation. Calculate the acceleration of the objects, and relate these calculations to Newton's Laws of Motion. The mass of each object can be manipulated, as well as the mass and radius of the pulley.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFunction Machines 2 (Functions, Tables, and Graphs)
5 Minute Preview
Drop a number into a function machine, and see what number comes out! You can use one of the six pre-set function machines, or program your own function rule into one of the blank machines. Stack up to three function machines together. Input and output can be recorded in a table and on a graph.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFunction Machines 3 (Functions and Problem Solving)
5 Minute Preview
Drop a number into a function machine, and see what number comes out! You can use one of the six pre-set function machines, or program your own function rule into one of the blank machines. Stack up to three function machines together. Input and output can be recorded in a table and on a graph.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoPulley Lab
5 Minute Preview
Use a pulley system to lift a heavy weight to a certain height. Measure the force required to lift the weight using up to three fixed and three movable pulleys. The weight to be lifted and the efficiency of the pulley system can be adjusted, and the height of the weight and the total input distance are reported.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoLevers
5 Minute Preview
Use a lever to lift a pig, turkey, or sheep. A strongman provides up to 1000 newtons of effort. The fulcrum, strongman, and animals can be moved to any position to create first-, second-, or third-class levers.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoAnts on a Slant (Inclined Plane)
5 Minute Preview
Lift food using ants with the help of a slanted stick. The steepness of the stick, the number of ants, and the size of the item being lifted can be varied. Observe the effect of friction on sliding objects.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoWheel and Axle
5 Minute Preview
Use a wheel and axle to move a heavy load. Find out how many athletes it takes to move the load under different conditions. The radii of the wheel and the axle can be adjusted to help study mechanical advantage.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoPulleys
5 Minute Preview
Lift a variety of heavy objects (armchair, safe, piano) using pulleys and a rope. Systems of one, two, four, or six pulleys can be used. Up to six people can be used to pull on the rope, which adds force (effort).
Lesson Info Launch GizmoCompound Interest
- Free!
FREE with no time limit!
5 Minute Preview
Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME graph, which has a more step-like appearance.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFraction Artist 1 (Area Models of Fractions)
5 Minute Preview
Develop understanding of fractions by making modern paintings. Find different ways to divide a canvas into equal-sized sections. Make paintings to represent simple fractions and to find fractions that are equivalent to one-half.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoAdding Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
5 Minute Preview
Add fractions with the help of the Fractionator, a fraction-tile-making machine in the Gizmo. Model sums by placing the tiles on side-by-side number lines. Explore the usefulness of common denominators in adding. Express sums as improper fractions or mixed numbers.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoProgrammable Rover
- New!
5 Minute Preview
In this introduction to coding, program a rover to explore the surface of Mars. Start by using tiles to create simple programs involving moving forward or backward, turns, jumps, loops, and picking up rock samples. Then use text instructions to optimize your code. Use your skills to program the rover to complete six challenging missions on Mars.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoEnergy of a Pendulum
5 Minute Preview
Perform experiments with a pendulum to gain an understanding of energy conservation in simple harmonic motion. The mass, length, and gravitational acceleration of the pendulum can be adjusted, as well as the initial angle. The potential energy, kinetic energy, and total energy of the oscillating pendulum can be displayed on a table, bar chart or graph.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoForce and Fan Carts
5 Minute Preview
Explore the laws of motion using a simple fan cart. Use the buttons to select the speed of the fan and the surface, and press Play to begin. You can drag up to three objects onto the fan cart. The speed of the cart is displayed with a speedometer and recorded in a table and a graph.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoToy Factory (Set Models of Fractions)
5 Minute Preview
Create a set of stuffed animals: monkeys, giraffes, and rabbits. Toys can be painted red, green, or blue. Describe the makeup of the set (animals or colors) with fractions. Arrange the toys into groups to simplify the fractions.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoEquivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
5 Minute Preview
Explore fractions using the Fractionator, the machine that makes fraction tiles. Compare fractions and find equivalent fractions by arranging the tiles on two horizontal rows. Explore simplifying fractions. Add fractions and express sums as improper fractions or mixed numbers.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoFractions Greater than One (Fraction Tiles)
5 Minute Preview
Explore fractions greater than one with the Fractionator, a fraction-tile-making machine in the Gizmo. Create sums of fraction tiles on two number lines. Sums greater than one are shown as improper fractions on the top number line, and as mixed numbers on the bottom number line.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoTorque and Moment of Inertia
5 Minute Preview
One of the simplest machines is a see-saw lever. Place up to eight objects on the lever at different locations and try to balance it. Calculate net torque and moment of inertia based on the positions of the objects and the mass of the bar. The mass of each object can be changed, and the fulcrum position can be shifted as well.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoSimplifying Algebraic Expressions I
5 Minute Preview
Meet Spidro, a quirky critter with an appetite for algebraic expressions! As Spidro's adopted owner, it's your responsibility to feed him so that he grows into… whatever it is that a Spidro grows into. But be careful - Spidro is a picky eater who prefers his food to be as simple as possible. Use the commutative property, distributive property, and the other properties of addition and multiplication to put expressions in simplest (and tastiest) form.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoHomeostasis
- Stem Case
Video Preview
In the role of a physician assistant, students help a young man, named Anthony, who has Type II diabetes and high blood pressure. Students must make a diagnosis and then must apply the principles of filtration and homeostasis to help Anthony.
Lesson InfoCompound Interest
- Free!
FREE with no time limit!
5 Minute Preview
Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME graph, which has a more step-like appearance.
Lesson Info Launch GizmoHomeostasis
- Stem Case
Video Preview
In the role of a physician assistant, students help a young man, named Anthony, who has Type II diabetes and high blood pressure. Students must make a diagnosis and then must apply the principles of filtration and homeostasis to help Anthony.
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