Air Resistance and Falling Objects
aligned to I Can Conduct An Investigation To Evaluate The Role Of Air Resistance When An Object Is In Free Fall.
Learning Objective
I can design and conduct an experiment to determine the effect of air resistance on a falling object.
Lesson Flow
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1st place Egg Drop project ideas- using SCIENCE
Mark Rober
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Potential energy is the energy associated with height, while kinetic energy is the energy of speed.
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Adding a parachute to your egg drop contraption increases air resistance, which reduces the speed of the fall and the impact force on the egg.
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To protect an egg, you can either reduce the speed at impact or spread out the impact event over a longer period of time.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Design an experiment to test how the size of a parachute affects the speed of a falling object. Describe the materials you would use, the steps you would take, and what measurements you would record.”
Teacher Guide
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