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CIRCUS HIGH WIRE

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Students construct a tightrope setup, learn the basics of tightrope walking, and explain a little more about the physics behind balancing!

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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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