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In this activity, challenge learners to make a pencil stand on its tip using only two pieces of wire and two clothespins. Use this activity to demonstrate the center of gravity. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- sharpened pencil
- 2 pieces of wire
- 2 clothespins
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Center of Gravity
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, WGBH Educational Foundation, 2002
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0229796
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
- PBS