In a spin-off to studying about angular momentum, students use basic methods of comparative mythology to consider why spinning and weaving are common motifs in creation myths and folktales. Note: The literacy activities for the Mechanics unit are based on physical themes that have broad application to our experience in the world - concepts of rhythm, balance, spin, gravity, levity, inertia, momentum, friction, stress and tension.

Concepts

angular momentum, engineering, mythology, spinning, stem

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Additional Tags

comparative analysis, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, motif, myth

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)