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Lesson 82 of 84 ยท Forces

Experiment

Making a Catapult (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Gravity is the same force that keeps the moon going around the Earth!

Key Words

  • energy
  • push

Materials Needed

  • rubber bands
  • blocks
  • spring scale
  • stopwatch
  • pencils
  • toy cars

Safety First

  • Keep small objects away from young children.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Look at the new words. Can you say each one?

Step 2 โ€” Do

Make a ramp from a book. Roll a marble down from different heights. Measure how far it rolls.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Use your senses to describe what you notice.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

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