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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