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Forces and Graphing
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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| Author | Lyons, Jed Addison, Veronica Todorova, Ivanka Brader, John |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Use this activity to explore forces acting on objects, practice graphing experimental data, and introduce the algebra concepts of slope and intercept of a line. Students learn how to conduct an experiment by applying loads at different locations along the beam, recording the exact position of the applied load and the reaction forces measured by the scales at each end of the beam. Use this activity to explore forces acting on objects, practice graphing experimental data, and introduce the algebra concepts of slope and intercept of a line. A wooden 2 x 4 beam is set on top of two scales. Students learn how to conduct an experiment by applying loads at different locations along the beam, recording the exact position of the applied load and the reaction forces measured by the scales at each end of the beam. In addition, students analyze the experiment data with the use of a chart and a table, and model/graph linear equations to describe relationships between independent and dependent variables. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado University of South Carolina |
| Subject Keyword | Algebra Measurement Physical Science Science and Technology Mass Independent Variable Force of Gravity Dependent Variable Center of Mass Center of Gravity Force Equation of A Line Slope of A Line |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class VI Class VII Class VIII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Modern Physics Geometry Technical |
