Newton's Cradle Design Challenge: Part 2
In this hands-on lesson, students will work together to build a system where energy is transferred between objects for as long as possible (i.e. Newton’s Cradle). Students continue the work that began in Lesson 1 where they brainstormed and sketched out a design with a group. Students use the engineering design process as they construct their build. There is a lab sheet for students to record data included with this lesson.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Pp_tNkY6kWccZHQ_x2E3TQPbGeYjKh0f/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to EngineeringRelated Content
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