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"You aren't being propelled around the track by a motor or pulled by a hitch. The conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy is what drives the roller coaster, and all of the kinetic energy you need for the ride is present once the coaster descends the first hill.. "

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"Model and Solve Math Word Problems Thinking Blocks is a suite of learning tools designed to help students solve math word problems accurately and efficiently. Using brightly colored blocks, students model mathematical relationships and identify known and unknown quantities. The model provides students with a powerful image that organizes information and simplifies the problem solving process. By modeling increasingly complex word problems, students develop strong reasoning skills which will facilitate the transition from arithmetic to algebra."

list of links to resources used in creating Amusement Park Physics

Amazing how many low-level training routes exist across the country and how many midair's and near midair's have occurred - especially here in FL.

How to Play: In this activity, there are two kinds of bugs: green ones and orange ones. These bugs live in leafy green trees. Every now and then, birds swoop in and eat the bugs. They usually eat the bugs they can see from a distance. Near the forest is a factory. The factory spews out lots of orange chemical smoke. When the chemicals fall on the trees, they turn orange.

New at spaceplace.nasa.gov One type of Earth-observing spacecraft is the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, also known as GOES, built by NASA and operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. The GOES are workhorse satellites doing everyday tasks; they watch and warn of developing severe weather, monitor events such as floods and fires, and monitor solar storms that can have damaging effects on Earth.

"The world's population hit seven billion recently. After growing very slowly for most of human history, the number of people on Earth has more than doubled in the last 50 years. Where do you fit into this story of human life? Fill in your date of birth below to find out."

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Get free, daily practice problems in Physics! AP Physics is challenging, but anyone, with sufficient time and practice, can master the material on the College Board's AP Physics exams. Are you preparing for the AP Physics exam, or looking for study resources? Whether you're a homeschooling student in need of online resources, or just in need of a little tutoring to help you review material covered in your class, you'll find lots of resources

Have fun learning about food webs in this two-player game of survival on the Serengeti!"

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"This site is your guide to the amazing living network of nerves that interconnect your brain, muscles, and organs. ::"

"iCivics is a great way for students to learn about civics in the United States. The site features 16 educational video games that help students understand our government. In addition to the great games, iCivics has great standards-aligned civics curriculum available for free to teachers! Games include topics like: Citizenship and Participation, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, Budgeting, Foreign Policy and National Defense, Separation of Powers, the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch. "