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How Far?
To learn how friction affects motion, learners build a measurement tool from a rubber band and other simple materials.
Action-Reaction Rocket!
Learners construct a rocket from a balloon propelled along a guide string.
Hanging Around
Learners investigate weight by building a spring scale. They observe and record how it responds to objects with different masses.
Leaning Tower of Pasta
Learners build structures from spaghetti and marshmallows to determine which structures are able to handle the greatest load.
Skateboard Disaster
Learners examine collisions between two skateboards carrying different masses. They learn about conservation of momentum in collisions.
Simple Submarine
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Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.
Super Spinners
Learners build at least two different spinners (tops) to investigate how mass distribution, size, and shape affect the length of time the spinner spins.