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Forces Science Experiment: Pendulums

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Forces Science Experiment - pendulums
Experiment with different pendulum lengths to see how they affect the period of the swing in this fun science investigation. An experiment about forces – all about pendulums What you will need: String Weights—metal washers are ideal, but you can use anything you can tie onto the end of the...
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Forces Science Experiment: Inertia

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Forces Science Experiment: Inertia
Learn about Newton’s 1st law of motion – inertia. Monster Sciences Experiment:  All about inertia What you will need: •  A book •  Some string or wool •  An elastic band What you will do: 1.  Tie one end of the string around the middle of the book.  It will...
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Forces Science Experiment – Trick Ball

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Forces Science Experiment - Trick Ball
Make a trick ball by changing it’s center of gravity.  A forces science experiment – make a trick ball What you will need: • A ping pong ball • A flat headed pin • A marker • A pen and paper What you will do: Roll the ping pong ball...
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Forces Science Experiment: How fast does it fall?

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Forces Science Experiment: How fast does it fall?
Investigate and compare how quickly objects of different weights fall to the ground. Monster Sciences Forces Science Experiment:  How fast does it fall? What you will need: • A chair • A piece of paper • Something heavy, such as a ball of playdough, a roll of tape, or even...
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Forces Science Experiment: Center of Gravity

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Forces Science Experiment: Center of Gravity
A simple but effective investigation into the concept of the center of gravity which helps children understand how gravity works. What you will need: A yard stick or 1m ruler A school ruler What you will do: Put out your index fingers as if you are pointing to something with...
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Forces Science Experiment – Gravity, feel the force!

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Forces Science Experiment - Gravity, feel the force
Use your body to begin learning about gravity in this hands on forces science experiment from Monster Sciences. What you will need: A small, sturdy chair A clear place to land What you will do: Wait until your teacher has set up a safe area for this experiment. Two people...
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Forces Science Experiment F01: Gravity – Making parachutes

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Learn about the force of gravity by making and testing parachutes. Lots of fun! Forces Science Experiment: Parachutes and gravity   What you will need: Fine string or wool A clothes peg A cotton handkerchief or square of similar fabric .  What you will do: 1 Cut 2 pieces of string, each...
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