Use the numbers of swings by the 2x pendulum as the x-axis value. Discuss activity results a. As a group, review the data collected during the activity. Record any specific comments or findings. Each object should begin with a different letter.
Students can make a pendulum with thread, ruler, paper clips, and tape.
Have the students experiment with a length of thread and a number of weights to see what affects speed of swing and what pulls the weight down. Think of a chore that you are responsible for doing at your house. We will take turns acting out the job. The rest of the class will try to guess your job. Everyone will get a turn.