Activity

Everyday Engineering: Tennis, Anyone?

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Take a swing at a fun activity. Pupils first watch a video that introduces the concept of elasticity in association with tennis rackets. They then design their own rackets and build them out of available materials.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have several tennis rackets for students to reference
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires various household products
  • Prior experience with engineering design projects is a plus
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes an activity sheet
  • Perfect for a remote learning experience
Cons
  • None