Start by playing one of the greatest games ever created, which is Super Mario Kart of course. Try out different characters and drive on different surfaces. What do you notice about the effect it has on your driving. Be sure to drive either Donkey Kong or Bowzer. How are they different than other characters?
Activity One
Open the link below and record your groups thinking and observations...
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Activity Two
Big idea:
- Friction is defined as the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. It is a force that opposes motion, or makes it hard for an object to move across a surface.
Open the simulation below and test out the effect different surfaces has on the movement of the sleigh. When you are done return to the recording sheet and respond to the questions.
Know watch this videos below that will explain some of the science behind your observations...
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Big Ideas:
- An applied force causes an object to be set in motion.
- A friction force causes an object to slow down and/or stop.
Activity Three
Now we are going to use the simulator below to explore friction in more detail. Select the friction simulation and make sure you you check off all of the boxes in the upper right hand corner so we can see as much information as possible. Go back to your recording sheet and follow the instructions...
Activity Four
Using a variety of objects, surfaces, and spring scales create a real life simulation of your own that demonstrates the effect of friction on the movement of objects. Show your simulation to another group and try their simulation out as well.
Go back and play the first two simulations again. Reread you answers on your recording sheet as well. Revise and update your initial responses to reflect your new understanding.
Go back and play the first two simulations again. Reread you answers on your recording sheet as well. Revise and update your initial responses to reflect your new understanding.