Racing Cars: How Mass Affects Speed and Distance
by Jennifer Coggins
This is a two- part lesson using pull back cars. Students will change the mass of their pull back cars to determine if the mass affects the distance they travel or their speed. This engaging lesson incorporates a variety of standards and gives students an opportunity to explore energy concepts and motion!
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17xFFBIDT8IZbKbJ2cKdhhQJ0INJGS5Up/edit?u…Related Content
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