Gravity and Motion: Marble Run
by Amanda Sibley
In this interactive lesson, students take three days to create a maze using Gravitrax kits and pieces. Students then use their maze to create a model and explain where they see Newton's Laws of Motion at work within their maze. There is a technology integration along with a variety of resources included.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QHNaujpm7WmJXH2oe66xirzj6PSz791p/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Technology 5. Computational Thinker Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering
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