Eggs at Rest

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 12:17

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  • New York Hall of Science

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  • TryScience

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Description

This is an activity about inertia, Newton's First Law of Motion. Learners will discover how an egg at rest, or any object at rest, stays that way. Materials are simple items you can find around the house, and the instructions include ideas for doing the same experiment with alternate supplies.

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: 5 to 10 minutes
  • Learning Time: 10 to 30 minutes
  • Estimated materials cost: $1 - $5 per group of students
  • Age Range: Ages 8 - 14
  • Resource Type: Activity
  • Language: English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • 1 broom
  • 1 glass
  • water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pie pan (disposable works well)
  • 1 empty toilet paper roll
Subjects

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Energy
      • Potential and Kinetic Energy
    • Motion and Forces
      • Newton's Laws
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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St. Louis Science Center

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