MASSES AND SPRINGS BASICS – PHYSICS
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Introduce spring physics through simplified simulation. Students explore basic concepts of how masses stretch springs and observe simple oscillations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand basic spring behavior
• Observe mass effects on springs
• Build oscillation intuition
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Science – Forces and motion
• NGSS – Forces and Interactions
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Spring Physics Basics, Scientific Observation, Motion Concepts, Physics Foundations
GRADE LEVELS: 6th-9th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation