Task 4: Marshmallow Motion
by Mandy Pollock
This is Task 4 (Lesson 4) of four tasks (lessons) of an overall project of “Escaping 7th Grade Science Room." Students will construct a marshmallow device to propel marshmallows at force and collect data.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RVfhEdARStpAbTrv2pPxsG44EH0qo7tX/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Reasoning with Functions and Relations (RFR) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing
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