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The Diary of a Wimpy Antenna? In the last installment of a six-part series, your class constructs a model of a radio antenna and tests its torque. Pupils use the results to design a better model that resists bending and twisting forces.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the investigating questions as a homework assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires lots of materials; see materials list
- Prior preparation is necessary
Pros
- Includes reproducible worksheet with blank tables and graphs
Cons
- Much of the background information is a copy of the previous installment of the series