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Friction Flyers

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Students explore the principles of magnetism and friction. They complete an interactive puzzle on the Gizmos and Gadgets computer software, construct a vehicle, build and modify ramps and vehicles to produce various outcomes, and complete a data sheet that graphs the race outcomes.

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magnetism, magnets, friction

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friction, magnetism, science
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Ed Software

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