The Flying Pig
by Rebecca Booth
In this engaging lesson, students determine the period of rotation for the flying pig toy using formulas derived throughout the circular motion unit.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z7TTAG5ekNKrs-Hqiveu8j7tRIrFxrzm/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Mathematics Reasoning with Trigonometry (RT) Reasoning with Vectors (RV) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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