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Toys are great for learning about physics. Scholars use Slinky® toys to study Newton's laws of motion and types of energy. After a little play, they then model longitudinal and transverse waves with the Slinky® toys.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with an earth science teacher for a portion of the lesson on seismic waves
Classroom Considerations
- Requires Slinky® toys of different sizes
- Scholars should be familiar with Newton's laws of motion
Pros
- Incorporates different areas of science
- Provides information about engineering and science connections
Cons
- None