Stretch Your Potential
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Children's Museum Of Houston
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In this activity, learners create a toy that demonstrates the First Law of Thermodynamics or the Law of Conservation of Energy. By stretching the rubber band on the toy differently, learners explore the effects of potential energy on kinetic energy. The activity webpage includes a fun how-to video for learners and educators.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Bamboo skewer or 1/8″ wooden dowel cut to about 12 inches
- Pliers or scissors
- Duct tape
- Rubber band
- Drinking straw
Subjects
- Physical Sciences
- Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Energy and Power
- Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Energy
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, ©2010
