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Lesson Plan

Serc: Balloon Rockets in 1 D

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In this inquiry activity, young scholars solve a 1D motion challenge in groups. Students build their own balloon rocket from the materials provided with little guidance from the instructor. They collect data and use it to prepare a position vs. time graph. They determine the average velocity of their rocket.

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Concepts
average velocity, motion
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position vs. time, scientific investigation, balloon rockets in 1d, ohio p.m.1.a, serc, serc: balloon rockets in 1d, serc: balloon rockets in 1d/ohio p.m.1.a, science education resource center at carleton college
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice