Complete instructions can be found on the student worksheet. You can also challenge the students to conduct experiment with different ramp heights while keeping the mass constant. Newton's 3rd Law Lab Students use straws and balloons to investigate Newton's 3rd Law. Complete instructions can be found on the student worksheet. 12.D.3a In this activity, students relate speed to some of the fastest machines on Earth.
Students solve problems related to fast cars, boats, trains, and airplanes.
They use the data to calculate speeds for each task and solve related problems. We also discuss the variable that would affect their experiment and determine if their results are accurate and reliable. My students love this experiment involving bubble gum, speed, and acceleration. Since gum is not allowed in our school, the kids love the opportunity to chew gum in class and learn at the same time. The data they collect is used to calculate their chomping speed and make predictions for different amounts of time, such as 5 minutes or 1 day.