In order to calculate our speed and acceleration, we timed how long it takes us to perform different types of "walks" in a given distance. All day long we were seen speed walking, walking backwards, and hopping. I'm happy to report that no injuries occurred during this activity! Although it was a pretty average lab, with not much "wow" factor, our students managed to turn it into quite an amusing activity. I compiled all of the photos and videos into an iMovie with a very appropriate song. Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Walkers
We are slowly winding down our force and motion unit and the kids have been having a blast completing all of the labs that come with this topic. We have calculated unbalanced forces, seen Newton's Laws come to life by launching marshmallows (more on than in another blog) and calculating speed, velocity, and acceleration.
In order to calculate our speed and acceleration, we timed how long it takes us to perform different types of "walks" in a given distance. All day long we were seen speed walking, walking backwards, and hopping. I'm happy to report that no injuries occurred during this activity! Although it was a pretty average lab, with not much "wow" factor, our students managed to turn it into quite an amusing activity. I compiled all of the photos and videos into an iMovie with a very appropriate song. Enjoy!
In order to calculate our speed and acceleration, we timed how long it takes us to perform different types of "walks" in a given distance. All day long we were seen speed walking, walking backwards, and hopping. I'm happy to report that no injuries occurred during this activity! Although it was a pretty average lab, with not much "wow" factor, our students managed to turn it into quite an amusing activity. I compiled all of the photos and videos into an iMovie with a very appropriate song. Enjoy!
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