Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Systems in Action
www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/
How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? In this exhibit, you'll have a chance to find out by designing your own roller coaster. Plan it carefully--it has to pass a safety inspection.You can also experiment with bumper car collisions.
This Discovery Learning website teaches students how many of the items they come into contact with daily work.
jvsc.jst.go.jp/find/rikigaku/english/index.htm
This website teaches students about how many of the rides in an amusement park work focusing on the different forces.
www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/
This website teaches students about how the different parts of a bicycle work.
The Science of Hockey is the first in a series of "Sports Science" resources developed by the Exploratorium. This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists ...
camillasenior3.homestead.com/mechanicalefficiency.html
This site looks at the mechanical efficiency of simple machines.