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Car & Ramp

Pendulum

Levers

Pulleys

Racing marbles

Horizontal Projection Ramp

Gravity Lab

Physics Workshop: Integrated Hands-On Learning

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Physics Workshop Bundle
P4-1805 $995.00

Lab Modules that require the Workshop Stand are noted in their descriptions

Workshop Stand

P4-1900 $85.00

Hands-On Equipment That Lets Students Learn by Doing!

The Physics Workshop is a new collection of engaging, easy-to-use lab experiments designed to meet the real needs of today’s math and science teachers.

Crafted from sturdy materials that shrug off abuse, the equipment looks engaging and fun, but is quantitatively accurate and will challenge even advanced students.  Best of all, these “must-have” tools are specially priced to make it easy to order multiple setups, ensuring that all of your students get the hands-on experience they need and deserve. 

Start with the Physics Workshop Stand Each of the labs in the Physics Workshop collection, requires the use of the Workshop Stand (P4-1900). So if you have ordered one with your first lab, you will not need another useless you will be using the different lab equipment simultaneously. In which case you'll need a stand for each lab in use. The Complete Physics Workshop bundle (P4-1805) includes one Workshop Stand.

Versatile Data Collection The labs are designed to integrate seamlessly with the EasySense Data-logger and sensors for computer data analysis. And with the purchase of additional sensors, the Easy Sense Data-logger can be used by all your science departments.

Get detailed information on the Easy Sense Datalogger and sensors here!

Car & Ramp Module

Car and Ramp Lab
P4-1400 $109.00

See a sample lesson here!

Shown with the Workshop Stand, Easy Sense Data-logger and Photogates

Experiment with distance, time, velocity and acceleration, Newton's laws and simple machines. The 120cm ramp attaches to the Workshop Stand at angles up to 65°. A pulley at the top allows students to measure force with a spring scale or force sensor. Attach photogates to the side and capture data points during the car's trip, or place a motion sensor at the bottom of the ramp. The car has low-friction ball bearing wheels and room for added mass.

Requires Workshop Stand, Hooked Masses, Data-logger and Photogates.

Pendulum Module

Simple Harmonic Motion, Conservation of Energy

A perfect example of how new technology can be used to enhance traditional labs. First, experiment with different weights, lengths, and amplitudes to find out which affects the period. Then use a photogate to measure the bob's maximum speed and a motion sensor to see how the speed changes throughout the swing. We've included a whiteboard where students can record the bob's vertical displacement and predict the maximum velocity using conservation of energy. Includes pendulum face, string, bob, grid, and bolts.

Requires Workshop Stand, Data-logger and Photogates.

Pendulum Lab
P4-1700 $42.00

See a sample lesson here!

Get details on our Hooked Masses Set here!

Levers Module

Lever Lab
P4-1600 $35.00

See a sample lesson here!

Requires Workshop Stand and Hooked Masses

Get details on our Spring Scales here!

Pulleys Module

Simple Machines ~ Mechanical Advantage

The specially designed block-and-tackle makes it easy to string the pulleys with the lower pulley attached to the stand. Then simply unscrew the bolt to release it for experimentation. Even the string is well designed, with an end clip for quick setup and sliding markers to help identify the effort distance. Includes set of two triple pulleys, attachment bolts, and string.

Requires Workshop Stand, Hooked Masses, and Data-logger with Force Sensor or Spring Scales.

Pulleys Lab
P4-1500 $29.00

See a sample lesson here!

Racing Marbles Lab
P4-1370   109.00

Students will review basic concepts of instantaneous and average velocity while they learn about conservation of energy.

First, use conservation of energy to predict which marble will have the higher speed at the ramp's end. Then consider average velocity and predict which marble will reach the end first! The results of this discrepant event will surprise you!

Students can perform quantitative measurements quickly and easily with the convenient photogate slots. Compare the marbles’ speeds at three different positions along the tracks.

44" long. Includes two ¾” steel marbles. Data-logger and 2 Photogates recommended but not included.

Horizontal Projection Lab

Includes Ramp and one 3/4" steel marble. Required but not included: Workshop Stand, Data-logger, and Photogates.

Challenge students to predict the range of a projectile launched from the ramp! Accurate measurements make it possible!

Marbles can be released from any point on the ramp, and the launch point can be adjusted to any height above the table or floor. An integrated bubble level assures you that the launch is truly horizontal. Mount a photogate (or two for pinpoint accuracy) to the lower end, and measure the launch velocity. Use that velocity to predict the range, and place a can at the predicted point. Release the marble again, and hit the target!
 

Horizontal Projection Ramp
P4-1390    79.00

Free Fall & Acceleration Gravity Lab

Gravity Lab
P4-1380    12.00

Students can measure the acceleration due to gravity in three different ways with these two simple pieces. Students can achieve increasing levels of accuracy by measuring acceleration with a stopwatch, photogate, and motion sensor.

Kit includes one 2" ball, one Picket Fence, and complete instructions. Also required but not included: Stopwatch, Data-logger, Photogate. Recommended: Motion Sensor.

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