Falling Faster

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In this activity about gravity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will come to understand how all objects will fall at the same rate, but that air will slow things down. This is a simple activity (it uses only two pieces of paper) that provides an excellent "Wow!" moment.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 8
Resource Types:
Activity, Demonstration
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • 2 sheets of paper

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Motion and Forces
      • Gravity
      • Acceleration
      • Newton's Laws
    • Structure and Properties of Matter
      • Mass and Weight

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Field Trips & Group Visits

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009