You'll bounce off the walls with glee after finding a fun resource. Young engineers design trampolines for golf balls. They build and test out their design and make improvements based on the results.

9 Views 10 Downloads

Concepts

engineering design, elasticity, kinetic energy, potential energy, technology resources

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

Have a contest to see which group can make the best trampoline

Classroom Considerations

Activity requires golf balls, fabric, hair ties, badge clips, etc.
Requires prior preparation (making trampoline bases)

Pros

Lists some possible variations for the activity
Provides definitions for relevant terminology

Cons

None

View 48,091 other resources for 3rd - 8th Grade Science