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Learners observe projectile motion by launching wooden balls off of a table top. They set up a rubber-band launcher so that each ball experiences a consistent amount of force. Learners vary the amount of force to see if the speed the ball moves horizontally affects its falling rate. Learners can also use differently sized balls to test this variable in the experiment. This activity starts on p.37 of the manual. This manual contains 4 activities related to the Spectra's Force comic book published by the American Physical Society.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 4 rubber bands
- 2 pairs of chopsticks
- 4 different sized wooden balls
- Masking tape
- Marker
- Student's Guide (p.39-42 of PDF)
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Momentum and Velocity
- Projectile Motion
- Newton's Laws
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Literature
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Thompson, Rebecca ; Johnson, Kerry G. ; Ellis, David ; Bennett-Karasik, Nancy
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Physical Society, 2011