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In this activity, learners experiment with inertia by performing an easy and hands-on investigation with a playing card and a stack of coins. The activity includes an accompanying Mr. O video which explores Newton's First Law of Motion and inertia in greater detail. Suggestions for extra challenge: add more coins, try different cards.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- stack of 20 pennies
- playing card
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Newton's Laws
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Motion and Forces
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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