Learn about the Physics of the Wheel Translational and Rotational Motion, Acceleration, Velocity, Force, Friction, & Work In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to wheels, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from two wheels connected by an axis, as the apparatus moves on flat and inclined surfaces, including wood and carpet. The data include force, work, and motion, which can be used for classes in physical science and physics. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data from classical experiments of physics, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Dual-Range Force Sensor Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Motion Detector Rotational Motion Detector This book allows independent study students and homeschool families to analyze real data without time-consuming data collection. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Graphs depict data from experiments on the center of mass, a block on a flat surface and slanted plane (at rest, moving, and moving with friction), free fall, projectile motion, springs, pendulums, harmonic oscillation, collisions, and rotational motion.

Learn about the Physics of Balls Rocking, Rolling, Falling, Bouncing, & Flying Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This volume focuses on an assortment of balls, including a kickball andwiffle ball, hard and soft clay balls, and a set of bean-filled cloth hackeysacks, plus styrofoam balls, puffy pom-poms, and an irregularly-shaped ball. Graphs show the motion of these balls as they are roll on flat and inclined surfaces, bounce, and fly through the air. These balls were deliberately chosen because their motion provides a greater range of variety than the balls studied earlier in the series. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans. Bonus Material: Several graphs provide additional data on the wiffle ball, including initial force for a straight trajectory and rocking motion on a flat surface. The appendix also contains pictures of soft clay balls which have deformed due to impact with a hard wood surface.

Learn about the Classical Physics Experiments Translational and Rotational Motion, Gravity, Acceleration, Velocity, & Friction Momentum, Energy, and Harmonic Oscillation In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data from classical experiments of physics, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Video Analysis This book allows independent study students and homeschool families to analyze real data without time-consuming data collection. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Graphs depict data from experiments on a spinning top, a gyroscope, gears, and pulleys as they turn. Additional graphs show the two-dimensional motion of a slinky oscillating. Graphs showing the force required to move pulleys in various formations is also included. Bonus Material: Pictures and masses of additional gears provide a source of data for working more problems.

Learn about the Science of Electricity Electrical Circuits with Direct Current (DC) In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to electromagnetism promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Current Sensor Voltage Sensor Magnetic Field Sensor Light Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the current and voltage associated with electricity flowing through simple circuits with resistors and capacitors, powered by a 9 V battery and operated with a switch. Additional graphs explore current, voltage, and magnetic fields associated with inductor coils (transformers), including electromagnetic induction. The properties of a radio antenna and a simple circuit with LED light are also explored. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: The appendix features graphs of electrocardiogram (EKG) and electromyogram (EMG) reprinted from "Walk, Jog, & Run The Science of Athletic Training" by M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D., demonstrating the electrical activity found in the human body, as well as several graphs showing the magnetic fields associated with the human body and environment.

Learn about the Science of Shooting Sports Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration Translational & Rotational Motion In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to shooting sports, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the trajectory of extra-large foam bullets as they are shot from an air gun at different angles outdoors. Additional graphs analyze the position and movements of two toy guns, a handgun and a rifle, as they move straight and rotate. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents for lessons in graph-reading, physical science, and physics.

Learn about the Physics of Balls Focus: Rolling & Colliding Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of a tennis ball, cricket ball, racquetball, lacrosse ball, softball, field hockey ball, street hockey balls (high and low density), and Swedish wood hockey puck-handling ball as they roll on flat surfaces and inclined planes. A set of coordinated graphs also show the motion due to force on each ball on a flat wood surface. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans. Bonus Material: In the appendix, graphs show video analysis of a basketball, soccer ball, volleyball, dodge ball, 3 baseballs (official, safety, and plastic), 3 golf balls (official, foam and plastic), a ping pong ball, and a plastic apple rolling. The graphs of these balls, which were originally analyzed with a motion detector in Volume 2, are included for comparison and contrast.

Learn about the Science of Archery Force, Gravity, Acceleration, Velocity, & Motion In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of archery, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the trajectory of arrows as they are shot from a child's bow at different angles and with a variety of bow pull lengths. A set of separate graphs analyze the forces of the bow as it is pulled to different lengths. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Data: Analyses of the mass distribution and balance point of the arrow provide additional perspective on the science of archery.

Learn about the Science of Gymnastics Force & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to gymnastics, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from a selection of basic gymnastics moves, including floor, vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, and pommel horse, using training-style equipment (mini bar, small and large parallettes, and a pommel trainer). Gymnastics moves studied include lunge, bounding, salto, roundoff, swinging on parallettes, pommel swings, pommel circles, and inversion on rings, among others. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Track & Field Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to track and field, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of track and field activities, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. Track and field activities examined include running, jumping, and throwing. Analyses include hurdles, discus, hammer, javelin, and shot put. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These data were collected using lightweight track and field equipment, and with constrained physical exertion, due to limitations of lab space, equipment, and safety considerations. Most throws were limited to 14 feet. Actual forces generated in competitive track and field events are larger. These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Learn about the Biophysics of Gymnastics Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to gymnastics, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of gymnastics, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. Graphs show data from a selection of basic gymnastics moves from floor, parallel bars, rings, and pommel horse, using training-style equipment (small and large parallettes and a pommel trainer). These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.