Have you ever thought about how things move in a cradle toy when one end hits another and the other end moves to? That's called momentum! How it works and what it does will be discovered in this activity.

Category: STEAM

Grade Level: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 6

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Description

In this lesson, the students will learn how momentum moves objects as a force. The students will create a Newton's Cradle in order to understand and demonstrate this idea.

Objectives
The students will use specific materials and design to prepare a Newton's Cradle to understand the concept of momentum.
Materials & Supplies
Jumbo Craft Sticks, Marbles, String, Safety Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Hot Glue Gun, Hot Glue Gun Glue Sticks, White Glue, Masking Tape