Physics Transparencies

Illustrate physics concepts with science printables on earthquakes, magnets, pulleys, levers, circuits, and more. Use the diagrams, maps, and pictures below to create overhead transparencies for your classroom. Supplement lessons on nuclear physics, machines, electricity, magnetism, and geophysics with these visual aids.

Movement of Seismic Waves This geophysics printable illustrates the movement of seismic waves during an earthquake. First-, Second-, and Third-Class Levers Examine resistance, force, and three different types of levers with this physics printable. Pulley Mechanics Study the mechanics of fixed, moveable, and block and tackle pulleys with this physics resource. Use this printable as a transparency or a class handout. Wet Cell and Dry Cell This physics printable will help students visualize the flow of electrons in a wet cell and the composition of a battery (dry cell). Series Circuit and Parallel Circuit Differentiate between a series circuit and a parallel circuit with this visual. This printable makes an excellent transparency or handout. Step-Up and Step-Down Transformers Use this physics printable to help students visualize the difference between step-up and step-down transformers. Magnets Investigate magnetic fields with images and diagrams that demonstrate the magnetic lines of force between poles. Earth's Magnetic Field Further students knowledge of space with this diagram of Earth's magnetic fields. Use this printable to help students visualize the effects of solar winds entering Earth's atmosphere.

Common Types of Faults Help students visualize changes to the Earth's crust with illustrations of four common types of faults. This earth science printable can be used as a handout or transparency. Tectonic Plates Identify tectonic plates around the world with this map. Use this printable to further students' understanding of geology, geophysics, and oceanography. Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion Help students visualize the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion with these diagrams. This chemistry printable demonstrates a deuterium-tritium fusion and the result of bombarding U-235 with a neutron. More Science Transparencies Related Resources Science Visuals (Grades 6-12) Help your students visualize science concepts with printable illustrations. Use these resources to deepen students' understanding of biology, physics, chemistry, and more. Popular Physics Resources Find fun physics lessons, printables, quizzes and activities. Use hands-on experiments to teach students about Newton's Laws, energy, inventions, acoustics, optics, molecular physics, and more! Science Teacher Resources Unlock the wonder and fun of science and technology by exploring these printables, lessons, and activities. You'll find great teaching ideas for earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and more!

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Use our Educators' Calendar to find activities and printables for every day in November, including Geography Awareness Week (Nov. 15–21) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 26). Plus celebrate American Indian Heritage Month and Aviation History Month all November long!

Continuity of Learning

Is the flu causing you or your students to miss class? Pearson introduces www.PearsonContinuity.com to help keep the doors of learning open. This new website offers print and online resources for students, parents, and teachers to continue education if the H1N1 virus or another crisis keeps children from attending school.

Teaching The Diary of Anne Frank

PBS MASTERPIECE is airing a new film in the spring based on The Diary of Anne Frank, and, in conjunction with Facing History and Ourselves, the MASTERPIECE team will be creating resources to help educators introduce this timeless story to students. You're invited to share your ideas about what activities and tools you'd like to use in your classroom at the PBS Teachers blog!

Bulletin Boards

Improve effectiveness and enjoyment of lessons with our bulletin board ideas and examples. They'll make your classroom visually appealing and stimulating for your students.

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