Rainstick/Force and Motion
Students will learn the history of rainsticks. They will engineer and design their rainstick. Students have to figure out how much rice, beans and corn goes inside to make the sound of rain. Finally, understand the force and motion of the rainstick to make the rain sound.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BkB2X92yvUUxNlqeCYfcAc14jduiwKYb/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Technology 1. Empowered Learner 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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