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It is cowabunga time! Pupils read an article about the NASA LISA mission on gravitational waves and conduct additional research on them. The class participates in a science bowl type competition about gravitational waves. Panels of four determine the answer to a given question from a list of answers, and teams rotate through the panels until everyone has a chance to answer a series of questions.
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- Ask students whether they have ever seen a gravity well wishing well
- Create a gravity well demo
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes class members have a basic understanding of gravity
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- Provides the answers to the questions
- Includes a diagram on how to set up the game
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