Grade 6 Science of Circus (Physics) Lesson Plans

I've had an incredible experience this semester with my Science class. I've developed a full physics unit on Newton's Laws of Motion, using Circus activities to hook, demonstrate and integrate the concepts. I can't wait to teach them!! I now have an integrated 10 lesson unit plan that is fun, engaging, active, and adaptable to younger or older grades. Most importantly, I LOVE what I'm learning!!

The Science of Circus

I now have the following Physics lesson plans in my teaching arsenal:

• Juggling Gravity
• Keeping it in Balance: Centre of Gravity
• Walking the Line: Balance
• What goes around comes around: Angular Momentum
• Jump Around: Potential, Kinetic, and Elastic Energy
• Slinky Physics: Energy Transfer
• Having a Ball with Newton’s First Law
• Swinging To and Fro: Pendulum Motion
• Falling with Style- Gravity, Friction, Air Resistance
• What’s that Sound? Sound Waves/ Doppler Effect/ Sound Barrier

I've posted the first lesson plan, Juggling Gravity, on my educational Blog. The rest are available to teachers and education students by request. Contact me for more details!