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Harness the power of rubber bands of all things. A hands-on activity has scholars design and build paddle boats. They learn how the elastic potential energy of rubber bands can be converted to the kinetic energy associated with motion.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the extension activity as an extra credit assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Requires some basic materials, such as cardboard, rubber bands, scissors, duct tape, and straws
- A sink or container with water is necessary for testing the boats
Pros
- Includes printable handouts with illustrated directions
- A video is available that shows each step of the process
Cons
- None