Tried and True: Falling in Style

by: Anne Farley Schoeffler

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. In this month’s issue the author wanted her students to design a solution to a problem, test it, and innovate as necessary to improve the outcome. Additionally, she wanted students to explore the relationship between gravity and air resistance, which resulted in a rendition of the parachute/egg drop project that uses the 5E instructional model.

Topics

Analyzing data Asking questions CCC6: Structure and Function Classifying Collecting data Communicating Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science Disciplinary Core Ideas in Physical Science ENCdl ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions ETS1: Engineering Design Experimenting Forces and motion Hypothesizing Interpreting data Measuring Modeling Observing Physical Science Predicting PS2.A: Forces and Motion PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Science and Engineering Practices Science as Inquiry Science Focus Science process skills Scientific habits of mind SEP3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS Using mathematics Using scientific equipment Using technology

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2016Stock # ss16_039_09_62Volume 039Issue 09

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