Learn about the Physics of the Wheel Translational and Rotational Motion, Acceleration, Velocity, Force, & Friction In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of the wheel, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Sensor Rotational Motion Detector Wireless Dynamics Sensor System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from a bicycle and a skateboard moving on flat and inclined surfaces, as well as the forces required for movement. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Comparison data from a rotary motion sensor demonstrate various types of circular motion.

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 Physics of Balls Focus: Falling & Bouncing Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to ball sports, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis 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 hockey ball as they fall and bounce. Balls are bounced on different surfaces, including wood, linoleum, carpet, and concrete. 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 bouncing. The graphs of these balls, which were originally analyzed with a motion detector in Volumes 1 to 3, are included for comparison and contrast.

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: Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the forces and accelerations associated with running, jumping, and throwing. Of special focus include the motions required for hurdles, high jump, and long jump, as well as throwing a 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.

Learn about the Physics of Marbles Force, Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of marbles, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of marbles as they roll across surfaces freely and along tracks. Data on both force and motion are included for a subset of graphs. Data is provided for over 50 marbles and comparison balls. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Home Energy Usage Watts, Voltage, & Current In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of home energy usage, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Watts Up Pro Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data and graphs pertaining to home energy usage, including light bulbs and appliances commonly found in the office, living room, kitchen, and garage. Graphs show energy usage for multiple items, including 8 light bulbs tested alone and in series. Appliances are tested, including comparison of different power levels or speeds where relevant. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Pictures of light bulbs provide additional information about energy-efficient design.

Learn about the Physics of Trains Motion, Acceleration, & Velocity Electricity & Magnetism In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of trains, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Watts Up Pro Sensor Magnetic Field Sensor Voltage Meter Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These data from an electric train moving on flat and inclined tracks. Graphs show data of Watts, including usage at minimum and maximum velocity and variations due to number of cars and length of track. Additional analyses examine the magnetic field and voltage of the electric track, comparing it to other phenomena. Basic analyses of movement, velocity, and acceleration are also included, based on video analysis techniques. These graphs can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Music Performance Joint Angles & Respiration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer Spirometer This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show joint angles and motions required for holding and playing instruments, singing, and conducting. Additional graphs show breathing patterns associated with performing on wind instruments and voice, including a comparison of normal breathing with the various types of controlled breathing required for performing on woodwinds and brass. The musical instruments analyzed include piano, violin, guitar, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon reeds, trumpet, trombone, mallet percussion, snare drum, and accessory percussion, plus voice and conducting. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Exercise Equipment Translational & Rotational Motion Force, Velocity & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of exercise equipment, 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 This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs present data from common exercise equipment, including weightlifting, elastic straps, and stationary bicycles. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Diagrams show the exercises as demonstrated by the cartoon character Blue Dude. These diagrams are included only for the purpose of illustrating the positions, and do not provide instruction for exercise.

Learn about the Physics of Hockey Field, Street, & Ice Hockey Force, Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of hockey, 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 hockey balls and pucks as they move across a variety of surfaces. Data are presented for a field hockey ball, two street hockey balls (high density and low density), an official ice hockey puck, a practice ice hockey puck, and an air hockey table puck. Surfaces include carpet, wood, ice, synthetic ice, and air table with and without the friction-reducing effects of air. Additional coordinated graphs show the impact forces associated with movement over a flat surface, as well as the forces required to push a puck continuously for a specific distance. Graphs of collisions between moving objects (balls/pucks) and a wood sideboard are also included. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Music Performance Joint Angles & Respiration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer Spirometer This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show joint angles and motions required for holding and playing instruments, singing, and conducting. Additional graphs show breathing patterns associated with performing on wind instruments and voice, including a comparison of normal breathing with the various types of controlled breathing required for performing on woodwinds and brass. The musical instruments analyzed include piano, violin, guitar, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon reeds, trumpet, trombone, mallet percussion, snare drum, and accessory percussion, plus voice and conducting. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Life is never a bed of roses. At times it moves left at other times right, sometimes it goes up and at other times down, pretty uncertain. However, if we know how to negotiate our way between the thorns and hurdles of life, the roses of success will be ours for picking. The greatest asset in the quest for success and happiness is our measure of selfconfidence. More than half of all life's battles are won or lost in the mind. Therefore, a person needs to saturate his or her mind with positive thoughts at all times. Our mind will then play host to many big ideas. Converting these big ideas into practical goals and longterm success calls for dollops of vision, hard work and perseverance. This book shows you how to shake off all the sloth and lethargy and get cracking right away on your tasks and goals in life. It teaches you how to overcome old habits and encumbrances on your journey to the highest peaks and how to mould your circumstances, rather than be moulded by them. And once you learn to face life headon with loads of selfassurance and selfconfidence, success and wellbeing will be yours for the asking.

Learn about the Physics of Toys Translational Motion Position, Velocity, & Acceleration Work, Force, Gravity, & Friction Potential & Kinetic Energy In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of toys, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the force applied over time as blocks and dominoes are pushed on flat and inclined planes. Analyses include both wood and metal surfaces. Graphs can be used to calculate velocity, force, friction, work, potential energy, and kinetic energy. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

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 the science of balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, dodge balls, golf balls, tennis balls, ping pong balls, and toy balls as they roll and collide with a force plate. Balls are rolled on flat surfaces and inclined planes. Special features include the comparison of an official baseball with a safety baseball and a plastic baseball, and the comparison of an official golf ball with a foam golf ball and a plastic golf ball. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans.

Learn about the Physics of Balls Focus: Projectile Motion Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, dodge balls, golf balls, tennis balls, ping pong balls, and toy balls as they fly through the air. Balls are tossed into the air, and the motion is videotaped and analyzed in graphs. Special features include the comparison of an official baseball with a safety baseball and a plastic baseball, and the comparison of an official golf ball with a foam golf ball and a plastic golf ball. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans.

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 the science of balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, dodge balls, golf balls, tennis balls, ping pong balls, and toy balls as they roll and collide with a force plate. Balls are rolled on flat surfaces and inclined planes. Special features include the comparison of an official baseball with a safety baseball and a plastic baseball, and the comparison of an official golf ball with a foam golf ball and a plastic golf ball. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans.

Learn about the Physics of Balls Focus: Falling & Bouncing Force, Trajectory, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of balls, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Motion Detector Air Pressure Gauge This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, dodge balls, golf balls, tennis balls, ping pong balls, and toy balls as they fall and bounce. Balls are bounced on different surfaces, including wood, linoleum, carpet, concrete, foam, and a force plate. Special features include the comparison of an official baseball with a safety baseball and a plastic baseball, and the comparison of an official golf ball with a foam golf ball and a plastic golf ball. Data also compare the motion of a basketball, soccer ball, and volley ball with different inflation pressures. The graphs and data contained in this book can be used by teachers and parents to supplement traditional lesson plans.

Learn about the Physics of Vehicular Motion Translational and Rotational Motion Acceleration, Velocity, & Friction In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of vehicular motion promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from two radio-controlled vehicles, a car and a Hummer, on different types of flat and inclined surfaces. Surfaces include tar with and without gravel, hard and soft plastic surfaces, dirt, and ice, with different inclines and curves. The data include safe travel, as well as plenty of rollovers, spin-outs, and accidents, plus two-car collisions. The graphs and data contained in this lab manual can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Trains Translational and Rotational Motion, Acceleration, Velocity, & Friction In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of trains, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Motion Detector Rotational Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Meter Wireless Motion Dynamics System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These data from several model trains, including unpowered electric 0-scale, wind-up, and battery-powered trains moving on flat and inclined tracks. These graphs can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Pictures of trains and measurements provide material for additional analysis.

Learn about the Physics of Vehicular Motion Translational and Rotational Motion Acceleration, Velocity, & Friction In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of vehicular motion promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Rotational Motion Detector This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from two radio-controlled vehicles, a car and a Hummer, on different types of flat and inclined surfaces. Of special interest, some graphs include the motion of vehicles on ice and water, while crossing railroad tracks, and moving through valleys and hills. The data include safe travel, as well as plenty of rollovers, spin-outs, and accidents. The graphs and data contained in this lab manual can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of the Wheel Translational and Rotational Motion, Acceleration, Velocity, & Friction In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of the wheel, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Motion Detector Rotational Motion Detector Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Dual-Range Force Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These data from a Halls Carriage, roller skates, and roller blades on flat surfaces, inclined planes, and surfaces with different types of friction can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Measurements and pictures of skates and rollerblades, comparison measurement data for ice skates, and data regarding the stability of roller skates (force required to tip in each direction).

Learn about the Physics of Boats Translational Motion, Rotational Motion, & Harmonic Oscillation In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of watercraft, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data collected from containers, toy boats, and recreational floating devices on indoor and outdoor pools of water. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Pictures of boats in different positions for drift analyses in the x-y plane.