Pendulum Swing Lesson Plan
Teacher lesson plan for a 45-minute pendulum physics lesson. Includes prep instructions, materials checklist, and a detailed 4-step instructional sequence combining inquiry, hands-on exploration, and evidence-based argumentation.
The Swing of Things Slides
Visual slide deck for instructing students on pendulum physics, energy transformation (PE/KE), and the law of conservation of energy. Features bold visuals, diagrams, and discussion prompts for a 7th-grade science classroom.
Pendulum Painting Lab Activity
Hands-on lab guide for students to build paint-dripping pendulums. Includes instructions for setup, observation prompts during the experiment, and an evidence-based reflection section for arguing energy transformation (PE to KE).
Pendulum Lab Teacher Key
Scoring guide and answer key for the Pendulum Painting Lab. Includes expected student observations, correct answers for energy transformation questions, and a simple rubric for grading scientific argumentation.