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Physical science Common Core 6.RP.A.3b resources
Effects of Gravity STEM Challenge | Helicopter Drop | Math and Science Activity
Need a fun end of school year science activity that reinforces NGSS standard 5-PS2-1? Test the gravitational pull of the Earth with this Whirligig Drop STEM Challenge! Everything is included, just print, cut, and go! Use as a science activity to review steps in the scientific method and engineering design process, as a team building activity for back to school or anytime of the year.Students will explore how gravity and air pressure effect these whirligigs when they drop their models from differ
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, 5-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Kid Engineers Build Test Calculate and Share SIMPLE MACHINES - STEAM GATE
Build simple machines like engineers. Test them like scientists. Understand them like scholars. Present them like professionals. Even in our 21st Century technological world we still need designers, engineers, and craftspersons with a solid understanding of the basics to provide the tools to get the job done. How would you feel, after all, if your calculus teacher didn’t know the times tables? If you teach engineering, thrive in an active, hands-on environment, or guide gifted learners, Simple
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4th - 7th
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Measuring Speed Activity
This activity requires students to measure the "fastness" of Forrest Gump in two different scenes from the movie. They are to measure and calculate whether young Forrest or older Forrest is portrayed in the movie as running faster. Links to the two clips on You Tube are provided. The activity works best in groups during class but alternately can be given as a homework assignment. This lab is a great way to review the idea of speed being a ratio between distance and time without mentioning an
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