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Is this activity concentrating on physical science, learners build their very own miniature hovercraft out of a paper cup. Using it, they can explore the concepts of friction and force. There is also a chance to take it a step further, modifying the shape of the hovercraft's base and seeing if that affects the craft's movement.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Paper cup
- Lightweight cardboard (such as a file folder)
- Glue
- Balloon
- Masking tape
- Thick marker or pen
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Energy and Power
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Newton's Laws
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Energy
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009