Sample materials for Learning the Game of Science. Students have to read board game moves to determine the rules of the game. Like scientists collect data to determine the rules of the universe.
Physics experiments/activities do not have to be costly in time or resources. Teachers also do not need to limit their equipment purchases to "high tech" or specialty materials sold exclusively through science supply catalogs. Many valuable data collection activities can be performed using inexpensive materials that may be purchased from local department, hardware, and/or toy stores.
J-Track 3D Satellite Tracking
We hope you enjoy J-Track 3-D. It should appear in its own window and begin loading a database of hundreds of satellites. What you will see is a plot in 3-dimensions showing the position of these satellites. If you are unable to view then a JAVA updagrade could be necessary. Be sure to try the "Satellite" pull-down menu to choose which satellite you wish to view.
How to interact with JTrack-3D; it has its own menu items for View, Satellite, and Options: