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In this activity learners compare the bounciness of warm and cold racquetballs to see if temperature makes a difference in how well they bounce. Use this activity to introduce polymers and characteristics of matter, specifically rubber.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- masking tape
- permanent marking pen
- 3 plastic containers big enough to hold a racquetball
- ice
- water
- hot tap water
- 3 racquetballs
- timer
- tongs
- measuring tape or yard stick
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Thermodynamics and Entropy
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Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Momentum and Velocity
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States of Matter
- Solids
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Sports and Exercise
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Department of Volunteer Support, American Chemical Society
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Chemical Society, 2011