Learning Modules


Mass versus Weight
The primary objective of this lesson is to understand the concepts of mass and weight through personal experience. Bang into boxes. Roll the balls around the room. Alter gravity, and repeat your tour!
 

Inertia & Acceleration
Explore how riding an elevator up and down can affect how heavy your avatar feels as inertia takes hold. You can may also want to try jumping up and down on the elevator, or even jumping off the elevator while it is moving!

Conservation of Energy
Kickoff a race down some gnarly ramps. Which ball will cross the finish line first? Which will go the fastest? Use energy concepts to understand the surprising results!

The Race of Shapes
Race everyday objects to determine which is fastest off the blocks. Why do certain objects start more slowly than others? Check out this module to find the answers.

Doppler Effect
Explore an isolated subway station. Discover how sound changes in the space as a pulsing speaker rides along an automatic train.

Circular Motion
Take a spin on a giant record player. Feel the pull of angular forces as the speed changes. Don't fall off!

Springs & Things
They look simple, but these springs do some surprising things. Bounce around to uncover behavior patterns.


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