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This document provides a list of physics-related websites for students to visit along with brief descriptions. The websites cover topics like bubbles, lightening, mirrors, slinkies, magic tricks, egg drop contests, roller coasters, swinging challenges, science experiments, and the television show Junkyard Wars. The document encourages students to check out these websites to learn more about physics in a fun way and provides contact information for the Illinois State University Physics Department for any other physics-related questions.

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Webs by Radovich Mar 103

This document provides a list of physics-related websites for students to visit along with brief descriptions. The websites cover topics like bubbles, lightening, mirrors, slinkies, magic tricks, egg drop contests, roller coasters, swinging challenges, science experiments, and the television show Junkyard Wars. The document encourages students to check out these websites to learn more about physics in a fun way and provides contact information for the Illinois State University Physics Department for any other physics-related questions.

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Cool Physics Websites to Visit by Sarah Radovich for the EYH Conference

Physics Major, Illinois State University, 3/1/03


Jefferson Lab: http://education.jlab.org
Students check out the games and puzzles and Student Zone!
Do you enjoy bubbles? http://bubbles.org
Hey its science!
The Science Explorer http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/
Check out these cool experiments and activities: bubbles, lightening, mirrors, and more with
nifty explanations to satisfy your curiosity.
Slinky! http://www.slinky.org
Get ready to take out your slinky and find the connection between science and toys. Check out
the slinky physics section!
How about a magic trick? http://www.kidwizard.com/Spells/dragoneggdrop.asp
Yeah, its a little cheesy, but it makes for an awesome parlor trick. Check out the section that
explains why.
Egg Drop Contest: http://www.havilandtelco.com/havilandschool/eggdrop.htm
This is just plain fun! See what some junior high students did to keep from cracking up.
Amusement Park Physics: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
Do you like roller coasters?
Tarzan Swing: http://www.yk.psu.edu/stem/tarzan.html
Check out this swinging physics challenge.
Science Experiments You Can Do: http://www.west.net/~science/expindx.htm
Cannons and lasers and slime! Oh my!
If youre really interested in physics, you need to check out Junkyard Wars on TLC. To learn more, see
their website http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/junkyard/junkyard.html. After watching a few shows, try
taking their Junkyard Science Quiz! Then get your teachers to check out the Junkyard in the Classroom
section to do cool projects in the classroom.
And, dont forget to visit the Physics Department web site:

http://www.phy.ilstu.edu

Or, contact us if you have a question or would like more information about careers in Physics:
Email: [email protected] or
Phone: (309) 438-8756
This is just a small sampling of whats out there. Enjoy! Best wishes, Sarah
Disclaimer: We make no claims to the value of these web sites or any web links that they may have on
their or other subsequent web pages. As a good rule, students should have their parents (and/or
teachers), check out a web site first before visiting it themselves.

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