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In this activity (page 1 of PDF under SciGirls Activity: Pet Handedness), learners will construct a simple spinning top out of a circle of construction paper, a film canister lid, and a bamboo skewer. Then the real fun begins when learners experiment with the design and materials to see who can make the longest-spinning spinner. Relates to the linked video, DragonflyTV: Pet Handedness.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- a film canister lid
- construction paper
- a bamboo skewer
- tape
- scissors
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Circles
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Newton's Laws
- Rotation Motion
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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
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Culture, ethnicity, and gender
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Girls
- Explicity developed for this group
- Highlights STEM opportunities for this group
- Identifies role models or mentors in STEM fields from this group
- Uses inclusive images of people from this group
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- DragonflyTV
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 2005
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 436260