FORCE AND MOTION

Physics for Kids:  This site uses clear language to explain motion, energy, forces, friction, gravity, momentum, vectors, velocity, work, and much more.

Force & Motion Facts:  Facts about force and motion with links to other sites.

Spotlight on Simple Machines:  Learn about pulleys, levers, wedges, screws, inclined planes, and the wheel and axle.

BrainPOP:  Cool activities and animated cartoons about levers and planes that don't fly!

Simple Machines Learning Site: Teaches about the six simple machines.  Each of the machine pages contain information and activities for the students to use (including a quiz!)

  Dirtmeister's Science Reporters on Simple Machines:  Identify Simple Machines in your World (includes a print-out to investigate facts, makes observations, and report findings).

The Inventor's Toolbox:  Short descriptions of simple machines and great real-life pictures.

The Invention Dimension:  Search for an invention or click on an inventor's name!

Edheads - Learn about simple and compound machines while you explore the House and Tool Shed! (interactive games and information)