Editor selections by Topic and Unit

The Physics Front is a free service provided by the AAPT in partnership with the NSF/NSDL.

PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion Relations

Physics Front Related Resources

PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion accompanies PhET Teacher Activities: Air Resistance Lesson
relation created by Caroline Hall

A comprehensive lesson with scripted teacher discussion and student worksheets, developed for use in Grades 8-9 specifically to accompany the PhET simulation Projectile Motion.


PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion accompanies PhET Teacher Activities: Projectile Motion Investigation
relation created by Caroline Hall

A PBL (Problem-Based Learning) activity for conceptual physics that asks learners to take the role of artillery sergeants to prepare a report on the factors influencing the path of a projectile fired from a cannon.


PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion accompanies PhET Teacher Activities: Projectile Motion-Gravity & Air Resistance
relation created by Caroline Hall

A context-rich activity for Grades 8-10 explores the effects of air resistance and gravity on the motion of a projectile.


PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion has version of PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion HTML5
relation created by Caroline Hall

A link to the newer HTML5 version of the PhET simulation "Projectile Motion".


PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion is a teaching guide for Physics Classroom: What is a Projectile?
relation created by Tom Henderson

The PHET simulation provides an interactive exploration of variables associated with projectile motion.


Other Related Resources

PhET Simulation: Projectile Motion is the basis for http://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/3041
relation created by Alea Smith

This activity promotes inquiry learning and is effective for introductory concepts of projectile motion without calculations.



Create a new relation