Archives: Lessons

Lunar and Solar Eclipses Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how lunar and solar eclipses result from specific alignments of the Moon, Earth and Sun. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to:… Read More

Phases of the Moon Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how the Moon’s appearance changes during its orbit around Earth and from different locations on Earth. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able… Read More

The Moon Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the key features of the Moon, including its physical characteristics and its motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the Moon’s… Read More

Solstices and Equinoxes Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how solstices and equinoxes relate to specific points in Earth’s orbit around the sun. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe what… Read More

Earth’s Tilt – Day Length and Seasons Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how Earth’s tilt affects day and night lengths and how it causes the seasons. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be… Read More

The Solar System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the components of our solar system and how planets move through the solar system. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Compare… Read More

Gears, Belt Drives and Chain Drives Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how gears, belt drives and chain drives transfer forces and motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what… Read More

Wheels & Axles and Pulleys Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how wheels and axles and pulleys provide mechanical advantage. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe a wheel and axle… Read More

Levers Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different types of levers and how they provide mechanical advantage. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what a lever is and… Read More

Inclined Planes, Wedges and Screws Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how inclined planes, wedges and screws provide mechanical advantage. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what an inclined plane… Read More

Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how simple machines make tasks easier by reducing the amount of effort required. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe… Read More

Non-Contact Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about three types of non-contact forces – gravity, magnetism and electrostatic forces. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what gravity is and… Read More

Contact Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about three types of contact forces – friction, buoyancy and surface tension. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘friction’ and explain how… Read More

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about net force and compare balanced and unbalanced forces. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain how most objects have more… Read More

Introduction to Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn what forces are and how they affect objects. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘force’. Describe how forces can cause a… Read More