Abstract:
This is a lesson that can be fun… Get the kids out inio the playground and explore physics. At the end they should understand mass x moment arm and be able to measure the weight of the teacher.
Materials:
- Playground seasaw
- Tape measure
- Several students that know their own weight
- Teacher that’s willing to be embarrased
- Calculator
- Notepad and pen
Method:
- Step 1…
- Step 2…
- Step 3…