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That's the way the ball bounces ... if the bonds cooperate! Young scholars use a simulation experiment to explore the bonds between atoms in bouncing balls. They adjust the bond strength of two balls to compare the reactions after the balls bounce.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a guided document for pupils to follow as they manipulate the animation; focus on your curriculum objectives
Classroom Considerations
- Expects an understanding of bond strengths
- Requires laptops with Internet access
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Adaptable to different grade levels and objectives
- Provides questions and suggested simulations to run
Cons
- None