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Choosing between a medicine ball and a basketball, which will hit the ground first when dropped? Learners watch as visitors at a festival demonstrate in an interview-style video. The narrator asks visitors to guess, then drops the balls. Their jaws drop when they see that both balls land at the same time.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Borrow some balls from the athletic department and try this one in class
- Class members with some experience can calculate the forces at work, draw force diagrams, and have their own fun demonstrating the concept at lunch (administrator permission suggested)
Classroom Considerations
- The resource is perfect for any age group, as the narrator provides clear explanations of the phenomena
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The demonstration is simple and impactful
- The video opens doors to a variety of lessons, demonstrations, and other concepts
Cons
- None