How High Can a Super Ball Bounce?
Grade Range
Kindergarten-5th
Group Size
2
Total Time
30 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Key Concepts
bounce, motion, rebound height, elasticity, ratios, measurement
Credits
OverviewEngineering ConnectionMechanical engineers select materials that meet their design needs based on their properties, which might include coefficient of friction, restitution, elasticity, structural strength, melting point, etc. Scientists and engineers also need standardized ways to describe material properties and carry out repeatable experiments that take into account real-world variability that can come into play for specific measurement attempts. Scientists and engineers often need to extrapolate their measurements to estimate what would happen under more extreme conditions. They use known patterns to make predictions (not random guesses). NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
Kindergarten-5th
Group Size
2
Total Time
30 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Key Concepts
bounce, motion, rebound height, elasticity, ratios, measurement
Credits
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