Intro to Physics: Forces and Motion
Introductory physics activities explore forces and motion through playful, hands‑on challenges.
Description : Designed as an introduction to basic physics, this course uses interactive experiments to explore forces, motion, and energy. Through engaging demonstrations and simple activities, students learn how physical principles shape the world around them.
Category : Science
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: The Basics of Force and Motion
Section 1: What is Physics?
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Physics
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Physics
- Lesson 2: Discovering Force
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discovering Force
Section 2: Exploring Motion Basics
- Lesson 1: What is Motion?
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: What is Motion?
- Lesson 2: How Objects Move
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Objects Move
Section 3: Understanding Measurement
- Lesson 1: Units of Measurement
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Units of Measurement
- Lesson 2: Tools for Measuring Force and Motion
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Tools for Measuring Force and Motion
Section 4: Observing the World in Motion
- Lesson 1: Everyday Examples of Motion
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Everyday Examples of Motion
- Lesson 2: Natural Phenomena and Movement
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Natural Phenomena and Movement
Section 5: Safety in Experiments
- Lesson 1: Lab Safety Basics
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Lab Safety Basics
- Lesson 2: Safe Experiment Practices
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Safe Experiment Practices
Module 2: Types of Forces
Section 1: Contact and Non-contact Forces
- Lesson 1: What Are Contact Forces?
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Are Contact Forces?
- Lesson 2: Exploring Gravity and Magnetism
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Gravity and Magnetism
Section 2: Exploring Gravity
- Lesson 1: Gravity Basics
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Gravity Basics
- Lesson 2: How Gravity Affects Motion
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Gravity Affects Motion
Section 3: Friction and Its Effects
- Lesson 1: What Is Friction?
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Is Friction?
- Lesson 2: How Friction Slows Down Motion
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Friction Slows Down Motion
Section 4: Applied Force in Daily Life
- Lesson 1: Pushing and Pulling in Everyday Situations
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Pushing and Pulling in Everyday Situations
- Lesson 2: Observing Forces at Work
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Observing Forces at Work
Section 5: Fun with Balloon Rockets
- Lesson 1: Balloon Rocket Science
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Balloon Rocket Science
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Rocket Motion
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Analyzing Rocket Motion
Module 3: Motion and Speed
Section 1: Understanding Speed and Velocity
- Lesson 1: Defining Speed
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Speed
- Lesson 2: Speed vs. Velocity
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Speed vs. Velocity
Section 2: Measuring Motion
- Lesson 1: Using Stopwatches and Rulers
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using Stopwatches and Rulers
- Lesson 2: Time, Distance, and Speed Relationships
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Time, Distance, and Speed Relationships
Section 3: Acceleration Basics
- Lesson 1: What Is Acceleration?
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Is Acceleration?
- Lesson 2: Observing Acceleration in Action
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Observing Acceleration in Action
Section 4: Introduction to Motion Graphs
- Lesson 1: Reading Graphs of Motion
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Reading Graphs of Motion
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Motion Graphs
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Analyzing Motion Graphs
Section 5: Experiments with Moving Objects
- Lesson 1: Rolling Balls and Measuring Movement
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Rolling Balls and Measuring Movement
- Lesson 2: Tracking Motion in Simple Experiments
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Tracking Motion in Simple Experiments
Module 4: Energy and Work
Section 1: What Is Energy?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Energy in Everyday Life
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Energy in Everyday Life
- Lesson 2: Different Forms of Energy
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Different Forms of Energy
Section 2: The Relationship Between Energy and Motion
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Kinetic Energy
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Kinetic Energy
- Lesson 2: Understanding Potential Energy in Motion
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Potential Energy in Motion
Section 3: Basics of Work
- Lesson 1: Defining Work in Physics
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Defining Work in Physics
- Lesson 2: Simple Work Experiments
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Work Experiments
Section 4: Energy Conservation
- Lesson 1: Energy in Everyday Activities
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Energy in Everyday Activities
- Lesson 2: How Energy Is Transformed
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Energy Is Transformed
Section 5: Hands-on Energy Experiments
- Lesson 1: Building Simple Machines
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Building Simple Machines
- Lesson 2: Observing Energy Transfer
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Observing Energy Transfer
Module 5: Real-World Applications and Experiments
Section 1: Forces in Sports
- Lesson 1: How Forces Affect Sports Performance
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: How Forces Affect Sports Performance
- Lesson 2: Measuring Force in Sports Activities
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Measuring Force in Sports Activities
Section 2: Force and Technology
- Lesson 1: Forces in Transportation
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Forces in Transportation
- Lesson 2: How Technology Uses Physics
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Technology Uses Physics
Section 3: Simple Engineering Projects
- Lesson 1: Building a Model Bridge
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building a Model Bridge
- Lesson 2: Testing Structural Strength
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Testing Structural Strength
Section 4: Environmental Physics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Weather and Forces
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Weather and Forces
- Lesson 2: How Natural Forces Shape Our World
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Natural Forces Shape Our World
Section 5: Review and Recap
- Lesson 1: Recap of Forces and Motion Concepts
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recap of Forces and Motion Concepts
- Lesson 2: Interactive Quiz and Review Activity
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Interactive Quiz and Review Activity