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Yes, you can weigh your car by figuring out your wheel's tire pressure combined with the "tire's footprint." You'll need someone with a car, driver's license, and safety in mind.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per student
- Ages 11 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- A car
- Tire gauge that measures in psi (pounds per square inch)
- Ruler or measuring tape that measures in inches
- A clean, flat, dry piece of ground
- Thin cardboard or manila folders
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Measurement
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- States of Matter
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Gathering Data
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Other
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