Vector Toy

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Walk a toy to the edge of its doom, maybe it'll fall off the edge of a table, but it will safely stop right before falling. You can use an off-the-shelf toy or any toy that can slide with some friction.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
Under 5 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 14
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Walking toy (also called
  • Approximately two feet of string
  • Rubber band
  • Several paper clips and/or binder clips (mini or micro)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Measurement
  • Physical Sciences
    • Motion and Forces
      • Gravity
      • Momentum and Velocity
      • Newton's Laws

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