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The Science of Swinging
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Students learn what a pendulum is and how it works in the context of amusement park rides. While exploring the physics of pendulums, they are also introduced to Newton's first law of motion about continuous motion and inertia.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Physical Science
Physics
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Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Provider:
TeachEngineering
Provider Set:
TeachEngineering
Author:
Ashleigh Bailey
Denise W. Carlson
Malinda S. Zarske
Megan Podlogar
Date Added:
09/18/2014
Swinging with Style
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Students experientially learn about the characteristics of a simple physics phenomenon the pendulum by riding on playground swings. They use pendulum terms and a timer to experiment with swing variables. They extend their knowledge by following the steps of the engineering design process to design timekeeping devices powered by human swinging.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Physical Science
Physics
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
TeachEngineering
Provider Set:
TeachEngineering
Author:
Ashleigh Bailey
Denise W. Carlson
Malinda S. Zarske
Megan Podlogar
Date Added:
10/14/2015