How Fast Do Objects Accelerate To Earth?
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Description
In this activity, from the Aeronautics Internet Textbook, students will explore how fast objects fall to the earth using pennies, empty plastic container, and a window two to three stories above ground. This page contains step-by-step instructions for performing the experiment, as well as links to a summary of the activity and to assessment information.
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Grade: 6 to 8
Topics: Mathematics, Physics, Science, Addition & Subtraction
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Hands-on Learning; Discussions