Have you ever pondered on how skis work? This is your chance to define, develop, and optimize one. What key factors should be considered to do this successfully? Try and discover the answer.

Category: STEAM

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

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 7

$3.99

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Description

The students will learn about the design processes related to friction and forces. They will work in groups to design a skier that can race to the bottom of a ramp the quickest.

Objectives
The students will visualize, think, and problem-solve in a three-dimensional perspective with a skier model.
Materials & Supplies
Stopwatch, Smooth Board (approx. 5" x 40"), Craft Sticks, Plastic Straws, Pipe Cleaners, Scissors, Scotch Tape, Bamboo Skewer, Aluminum Foil, Printer Paper, Video Player, Printed Copies of the Activity Sheet