Physical Science 8 · Companion Site

Sim Library

Interactive simulations for the Physical Science 8 course — organized by the same units and topics as the course textbook. Pick a simulation below to open it.

31 simulations 4 units
Unit 1: Energy of Motion 17 sims

Speed and Distance/Time Graphs

Position Time Graphs Animal Motion Constant Velocity Car

Inertia and Net Forces

Net Forces Egg Drop Inertia

Energy Transfer via Friction

How Friction Affects Speed Does Friction Create Heat Determining How Mass Affects Friction Kinetic Energy and Stopping Distance

Mass and Acceleration

Acceleration Acceleration on a Ramp

Collisions and Newton's Third Law

Poker Chip Inertia Balloon Rocket Bouncing Ball Kinetic Energy and Mass Receiver Object Mass and Motion Inertia and Collisions
Unit 2: Gravity & Energy Related to Position 3 sims

Gravitational Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy

Hot Wheels Potential Energy Roller Coaster Physics Coaster Creator
Unit 5: Thermal Energy & Heat Flow 6 sims

Energy Transfer and Temperature

Heat Conduction Lab Heating Water

Changes in Energy at the Molecular Level

States of Matter

Phase Changes and Energy Transfer

Freezing Point of Stearic Acid Phase Changes Pressure and Phase Changes
Unit 6: Chemical Energy & Reactions 5 sims

Molecular Composition

Molecular Model Kit

Physical and Chemical Properties

Density Block Lab Flame Test Demo

Conservation of Matter

Rates of Chemical Reactions pH / Endo-Exo Reactions