May the FORCES be with you! Getting There!

How Things Fly - From The Smithsonian Institute

The links below have some GREAT resources, interactive media, videos, and more to learn about FORCES, FLIGHT, and SPACE!  You should visit each of the subpages listed under the main site.

• Smithsonian Air & Space Museum - "How Things Fly" Website
  • ​​Forces of Flight
  • Gravity & Air
  • Aerodynamics
  • Propulsion
  • Structure & Materials
  • Flight Dynamics
• How Things Fly - Video Collection​

PhET Simulations

• Gravity & Orbits
• Forces & Motion
• Gravity Force Lab

CK-12 Simulations

CK-12 has numerous "Simulation" activities that can be found HERE.  You can use the "Filter" button to find specific activities by topic or key word.  Here are a few suggested activities:

• Astronaut Training (Mass vs. Weight)
• Space Station
• Journey to Mars (launch window)
• Dog Sledding 
• Elevator Physics
• Model Rocket​
• Newton's Cannon
• Hot Air Balloon
• Airplane

• Cliff Diver
• Bobsled
• Pirate Ship
• Everglades Air Ship
• Tether Ball (Centripetal Acceleration)
• Loop the Loop Roller Coaster
• Friction Simulation
• Sprinter (Friction)
• Horse & Cart

Complete List of All Simulations (USE "FILTER" to narrow down topics

MORE . . .  (check back for updates to this list)

• NASA Edge - Video:  Physics Day at the Amusement Park - MIcrogravity